Brexit Not all Bad News for Freelancers

Brexit: Not all Bad News for Freelancers?

Since the Referendum, several surveys and indexes have found that freelancers have significant concerns about how Brexit will affect their earnings and ability to find work. Yet a new report by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) and freelance marketplace People Per Hour reveals that the freelance sector enjoyed an earnings boost…

Seven Tips for Getting the Best Out of Your Freelancers

Seven Tips for Getting the Best Out of Your Freelancers

Hiring freelancers can be an ideal way to bring expertise and different skills into your small business when they’re required. Freelancers save you the worry and expense of trying to create a regular-hours job, recruiting a suitable employee and setting up a workstation. But once you’ve hired your freelancers, what can you do to make…

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Eight Things a Freelancer’s Contract Should Cover

You might think money and a deadline for project completion are the only things really necessary in a freelance contract. But while both of these things are important, you would be wrong. To protect yourself, your work and your earnings, there are several other vital items that should be in every freelance contract you sign….

Can Freelancers Claim Rent On Their Taxes?

As a freelancer, it can be difficult to know what you can claim as a business expense and what is considered a private cost. When it comes to working from home, this can be especially tricky and hard to navigate….

5 Freelancer-Friendly Coworking Spaces in Birmingham

5 Freelancer-Friendly Coworking Spaces in Birmingham

Continuing our series of freelancer-friendly coworking spaces takes us to Birmingham, the city that attracts more than 34 million visitors a year and boasts more canals than Venice. Considering its numerous attractions for professionals – including five universities – it makes sense that there are plenty of good coworking spaces you’re able to indulge in….