self employed

Looking for work and managing a toddler

I know everyone started running during the lockdown, but I’ve decided to wait until it... read more

Help for the self employed

Campaigners have welcomed government steps to support self employed people affected by the... read more

‘Don’t worry about what others think when going part time’

James Lloyd knows a thing or two about changing your work pattern. He’s a Portfolio... read more

The unexpected health benefits of flexible working

Darren Kirby was eating his usual desk lunch when a colleague encouraged him to enter an... read more

What’s in the Budget for working dads?

There were plenty of measures in the Budget for business in general, but little for... read more

Here’s what the Chancellor should do for freelancers

As the cases of coronavirus rise, there has been a lot of focus on what happens when... read more

‘Flexible working means I can just be dad’

Rich Bates quit the nine to five to strike out on his own over a year ago. Now he’s a... read more

‘I’ve become a different father now I’m self employed’

'I've become a different father'

When working dad Guillaume Thevenot took the plunge and went self employed he wanted to be... read more

Dads in business find support from Dads in Business!

Ten men in a pub in Sheffield isn’t an unusual sight. But 10 men discussing integrity?... read more

Five freelance expenses to keep your tax bill down

Unfortunately, for freelancers, the New Year brings with it the dread prospect of the... read more

Thinking of going self employed? Read this

The juggling act The volatile, yet rewarding nature of working as a self-employed... read more

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