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the rise of the side hustler
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The Rise (and hidden downfalls) of Side Hustlers

The phenomenon of the ‘side hustle’ has experienced a mo...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 24, 2022
Female creative professional at her desk
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What business risks do I need to be aware of if I am self-employed?

To many, the lure of working for yourself is too great to ig...

Written by Phil Ainley
September 30, 2021
4 step payment process for freelancers
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Why you should include milestone payments in your freelance contracts

Anyone who has ever freelanced will have either heard the st...

Written by Phil Ainley
September 14, 2021
Planning for your future as a freelancer
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Planning for your future as a freelancer

As a freelancer you’re fully responsible for planning your...

Written by Katherine Ducie
July 26, 2021
Life as a self-employed Project Manager with APM board member Yetunde Adeshile - close up shot of Yetunde
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Life as a self-employed Project Manager with APM board member Yetunde Adeshile

As part of our Meet the Freelancer series of blogs, we inter...

Written by Katherine Ducie
July 20, 2021
freelance work from home jobs
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15 freelance professions you can do working from home

Working from home during the Coronavirus pandemic will have ...

Written by Phil Ainley
July 9, 2021
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Roadmap stages for dealing with late payments

Late payments are a big headache for freelancers and small b...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 11, 2021
Female creative professional at her desk
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Freelancer numbers rise for first time in 12-months

According to recent figures published by the Office for Nati...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 4, 2021
How will IR35 affect freelance contractors
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What are the pros and cons of working as a self-employed contractor?

If you are adventurous and entrepreneurial, working as an in...

Written by COH Editor
May 25, 2021
Most popular industries to be self-employed
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The most popular industries and cities to be self-employed in

Nearly 4.4 million people in the UK are currently self-emplo...

Written by Katherine Ducie
April 9, 2021
When and how to add late payment interest to your invoices
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When and how to add late payment interest to your invoices

Since the economic crash of 2008/9, late payment of freelanc...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 22, 2021
How to take time off from freelancing post birth - mother and smiling baby laying down
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How to take time off from freelancing post birth

Manchester based freelance PR consultant Sara Teiger, of STP...

Written by Katherine Ducie
March 12, 2021
freelancer chasing late payment of invoice
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Steps freelancers can take to deal with late payments

Dealing with debts and disputes is unavoidable for most busi...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 10, 2021
March 2021 Budget
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How does the 2021 Budget affect freelancers, contractors and small businesses?

As we reach the 12-month milestone for the Coronavirus pande...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 5, 2021
freelance contractor tax deadlines
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Important tax dates for your freelance calendar

As a self-employed professional, one thing that will always ...

Written by Phil Ainley
January 18, 2021
Ways to beat the January blues - Freelancer sat a home work desk, holding head in despair.
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6 ways to avoid the January blues in 2021

Going back to work after a few weeks of relaxation, indulgen...

Written by Katherine Ducie
January 13, 2021
New-Year's-Resolution-Ideas-2021
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10 New Year’s Resolution ideas for Freelancers and Contractors

For freelancers, contractors and the self-employed, the begi...

Written by Katherine Ducie
December 28, 2020
How to successfully freelance for agencies and create award-winning designs with Kate Henderson - Illustration of Kate by Leigh West
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How to successfully freelance for agencies and create award-winning designs with Kate Henderson

Illustration by Leigh West. As part of our Meet The Freel...

Written by Katherine Ducie
December 4, 2020
Why employing freelancers boosts business productivity - Freelancer busy working, sat in front of desk and laptop.
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Why employing freelancers boosts business productivity, profit and employment growth

When at least 11% of freelancers make up a business’s work...

Written by Katherine Ducie
November 3, 2020
Dietitian and author, Chris Cheyette, with Carbs & Cals business partner Yello Balolia.
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How to become a published health author with dietitian Chris Cheyette 

As part of our Meet The Freelancer series of blogs, we inter...

Written by Katherine Ducie
October 19, 2020
What is the impact of COVID-19 on freelancers and contractors? - Freelancer working on laptop
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What is the impact of COVID-19 on freelancers and contractors?

Whether you’re an engineering contractor, management consu...

Written by Katherine Ducie
October 8, 2020
Winter Work Plan - UK parliament and the River Thames in winter
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Winter Work Plan, how will it support the self-employed?

After cancelling this year’s Autumn Budget, the chancellor...

Written by Katherine Ducie
October 5, 2020
man holding iPad with with conceptual tax sign hovering above the screen
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What are the changes to self-employed tax and how will they affect you?

The government has recently announced that a number of chang...

Written by Katherine Ducie
September 24, 2020
Freelancer professional indemnity
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Why freelancers need professional indemnity insurance

Errors in a completed project that cost your client money, c...

Written by Phil Ainley
September 17, 2020
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