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Why you should include milestone payments in your freelance contracts
Posted on 14th September 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
Anyone who has ever freelanced will have either heard the story below or been a victim of it at some point. The freelancer engages in work for a client for which payment has been promised, but paym...
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Planning for your future as a freelancer
Posted on 26th July 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
As a freelancer you’re fully responsible for planning your future and ensuring you don’t run into any financial difficulties – over the next coming years and further into the future, when you’...
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Life as a self-employed Project Manager with APM board member Yetunde Adeshile
Posted on 20th July 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
As part of our Meet the Freelancer series of blogs, we interview many freelance professionals from a range of industries. This month, we meet London based Project Manager, Yetunde Adeshile. Yetu...
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15 freelance professions you can do working from home
Posted on 9th July 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
Working from home during the Coronavirus pandemic will have given many professionals a taste of what it’s like to work as a freelancer. The flexible schedule and working in your casual clothes (some...
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Roadmap stages for dealing with late payments
Posted on 11th June 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
Late payments are a big headache for freelancers and small businesses, disrupting cash flows, restricting growth, and even causing some businesses to close. But what can you do to ensure you ...
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Freelancer numbers rise for first time in 12-months
Posted on 4th June 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
According to recent figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS.gov.uk) there was a welcome rise in the number of freelancers in the UK, up from 4,313,000 in January to 4,331,000 in F...
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What are the pros and cons of working as a self-employed contractor?
Posted on 25th May 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
If you are adventurous and entrepreneurial, working as an independent contractor could be a great way to take control of your career. More industries are waking up to the benefits that hiring self-...
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The most popular industries and cities to be self-employed in
Posted on 9th April 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
Nearly 4.4 million people in the UK are currently self-employed, representing 15.3% of employment, a steady increase of 1.2 million since the end of 2000 [1]. Self-employment in the UK was at its h...
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When and how to add late payment interest to your invoices
Posted on 22nd March 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
Since the economic crash of 2008/9, late payment of freelancer invoices by businesses has become a scourge of the freelance sector. The best way to ensure you are paid on time is to set your terms an...
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How to take time off from freelancing post birth
Posted on 12th March 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
Manchester based freelance PR consultant Sara Teiger, of STPR, has had two children while maintaining a successful freelance business. Sara is in fact one of many freelance mums juggling motherhood...
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Steps freelancers can take to deal with late payments
Posted on 10th March 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
Dealing with debts and disputes is unavoidable for most businesses, regardless of size, and since the economic crash of 2008/9, late payment of freelance invoices has become a scourge of the freelance...
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How does the 2021 Budget affect freelancers, contractors and small businesses?
Posted on 5th March 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
As we reach the 12-month milestone for the Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown disruption it has caused to the economy and our social lives, today’s 50-minute Budget announcement is that there wil...
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Important tax dates for your freelance calendar
Posted on 18th January 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
As a self-employed professional, one thing that will always need to be prioritised is your Self Assessment tax return, which is due by 31 January each year. There is an automatic penalty of £100 if y...
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6 ways to avoid the January blues in 2021
Posted on 13th January 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
Going back to work after a few weeks of relaxation, indulgence and festive celebrations can be daunting. By January many of us are spent up, the weather is gloomy and after the highs of Christmas, ...
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10 New Year’s Resolution ideas for Freelancers and Contractors
Posted on 28th December 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
For freelancers, contractors and the self-employed, the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to assess your business goals and work routine. Getting caught up in a raft of day-to-day tasks, ...
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