Self Employed

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What do people like most about being self-employed, and what are their biggest challenges?

In a OnePoll survey that we conducted in February 2023, ...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 15, 2023
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Do private music tutors need business insurance?

If you’ve got musical talent and a drive to teach, becomin...

Written by Katherine Ducie
January 27, 2023
A side hustler working in a pottery workshop. a side hustler working in a pottery workshop.
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How to find a good side hustle

If you have the time to spare and the motivation to util...

Written by Katherine Ducie
January 4, 2023
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How to turn a side hustle into a business

Did you know some of the world’s largest brands began ...

Written by Katherine Ducie
December 28, 2022
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Top tips to reduce construction site theft

As a trades professional, especially if you work as a builde...

Written by Phil Ainley
July 15, 2022
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State of the self-employed sector in 2022, self-employed statistics in the UK

In 2018 we wrote an article covering the astounding growth o...

Written by Phil Ainley
June 21, 2022
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Self-employed to benefit from Self Assessment deadline changes for 2020/21

The Self Assessment tax return deadline is approaching, and ...

Written by Phil Ainley
January 18, 2022
Guide to insurance for management consultants
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Guide to insurance for management consultants

For many management consultants, consulting is a natural pro...

Written by Katherine Ducie
August 11, 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
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
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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
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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
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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
How to grow your counselling business online
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How do I grow my counselling business online? Find out from someone who has

As part of our Meet The Freelancer series of blogs we interv...

Written by Caunce O'Hara
August 27, 2020
Why the need for business management consultants has never been greater
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The need for business management consultants has never been greater

Over recent weeks, businesses across the UK have found thems...

Written by Katherine Ducie
April 9, 2020
How to keep your PT business going through the Covid pandemic
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How to keep your personal training business going through COVID-19

Despite gyms across the country temporarily closing, it does...

Written by Katherine Ducie
April 6, 2020
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How to manage several freelance clients at once

As a freelancer, you have the freedom to take on as many or ...

Written by Katherine Ducie
March 26, 2020
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Personal accident insurance for energy contractors

Accidents happen when you’re least expecting them and can ...

Written by Katherine Ducie
February 28, 2020
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Building a freelance copywriting business

You might be stuck in a 9 to 5 job doing something that is n...

Written by Katherine Ducie
February 25, 2020
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Building a digital marketing agency with Carol Mann

As part of our Meet The Freelancer series of blogs we interv...

Written by Katherine Ducie
February 3, 2020
Steps to ensure the success of your personal training business
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Steps to ensure the success of your personal training business

For many personal trainers, running your own business can be...

Written by Katherine Ducie
January 13, 2020
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The best co-working spaces in Manchester

Co-working spaces can be a wonderful option for freelancers ...

Written by Katherine Ducie
December 20, 2019
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Starting a Personal Training business and becoming a BBC expert speaker with Simon Long

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

Written by Katherine Ducie
December 9, 2019
Key things you should know to be a successful freelancer - part two
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Key points you should know to be a successful freelancer – part two

In part one of key points you should know to be a successful...

Written by Katherine Ducie
November 29, 2019
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