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Managing Cash Flow for Freelancers – Top Tips

by Shoaib Aslam | Oct 6, 2017 | Freelance Advice

Managing your cash flow as a Freelancer can be tricky especially if you are just starting out. Here are a few top tips to help you keep your cash flow under control. Tip 1- Save, Save, Save It is important that you are aware from day one that you will have to manage...

Working Remotely as a Freelancer

by Shoaib Aslam | Jul 21, 2017 | Freelance Advice

When you decide to work as a freelancer, you will often be faced with working remotely. Here are some top tips to ensure that you remain productive and professional even when you work offsite. Tip 1 Always ensure that you establish a good relationship with your client...

Leading Top 8 Freelance Jobsites

by Shoaib Aslam | Apr 21, 2017 | Freelance Advice

Being a freelancer means that you can do what you love the most and still have a great work-life balance. However, when you first start out you may find that securing a steady flow of work the most challenging hurdle to overcome. There are a lot of job sites but it is...

Sole Trader vs Limited Company – Freelancers Guide

by Shoaib Aslam | Mar 10, 2017 | Freelance Advice

Freelancers should choose which business structure that would like to follow depending on the type of business they run. Each business structure has their own legal, tax and liability issues which need to be taken into consideration when making your choice between a...

Informing HMRC that you are Self-Employed

by Shoaib Aslam | Mar 3, 2017 | Freelance Advice

Registering with HMRC When you decide to become a freelancer, you need to inform HMRC that you are now self-employed. This means that you are working for yourself and you are now responsible for paying all Income tax and National insurance contributions. It is best to...

Things Freelancers should avoid saying to clients

by Shoaib Aslam | Jan 23, 2017 | Freelance Advice

As a freelancer your success depends on your reputation and your professionalism. To maintain these there are some things that you should never say to clients. Tip 1 Don’t let on that you are not busy When a Freelancer faces a quiet period of work, they should never...