self employed

More rights for dads at heart of freelancers manifesto

Paternity leave and Shared Parental Leave are at the centre of a new manifesto for self... read more

What to expect from your first year self-employed

Twelve weeks after starting my own business, my wife said to me “If this is what it’s... read more

Taking a break is good for freelancers’ work and life

Holidays are good for freelancers

The business case for extending Shared Parental Leave (SPL) to freelancers has been... read more

Be aware of data risks when working from home

Whether you work from home as a freelance or as part of a flexible working arrangement... read more

Freelancers must make sure they’ve got it covered

There’s lots to think about when making the leap into self-employment. Insurance isn’t... read more

How much of a drag is doing your taxes if you’re freelance?

One of the big concerns about going freelance is sorting out your tax. As an employee the... read more

From the editor: the funny side of freelancing

I didn’t go to National Freelance Day expecting to hear a story about a man whose winkie... read more

Being a dad and being self employed is a funny business

One of the many, many misconceptions I had about parenthood before my daughter was born... read more

Brexit blamed for collapse in freelance confidence, and cashflow

Freelancers could be out of pocket to the tune of £16,000 a year due to Brexit. The... read more

A decade of dads embracing freelance life

Freelancers are now so vital to the economy they could pay for the NHS twice over.... read more