self employment

Turning your skills into a side hustle

There’s no doubt that the pandemic has impacted the livelihoods of many, with parents... read more

How to succeed at freelancing if you’re an introvert

If you’re thinking about starting a new life as a freelance in the new year being an... read more

Portfolio careers could be set to boom

Ben Legg’s had a side hustle all his adult life. So he was practicing a portfolio career... read more

‘My daughter sees me doing something I love’

I’ve never really liked the term ‘freelance’ for my job situation. The etymology... read more

Dads need support to do what they love

If you own a phone, tablet or device of any kind you can’t have missed the recent media... read more

Working dads and lockdown: Dads in Business

Rob Taylor runs his own business, has three children and set up Dads In Business for men... read more

Lockdown made Nick a better working dad

Lockdown was hard for Nick Donnelly just like the rest of us. But it’s had its upsides. ... read more

Tips for successful self employment

Working dads at all levels and stages in their career are thinking about going freelance... read more

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

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

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

From the editor: How can we help you achieve change in 2020?

Happy New Year. Two things are nailed on at this time of year. Firstly folk aren’t... 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

How to stand out and win a part time role

Finding the perfect part-time role should provide a regular income with holiday pay and... 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

Flexible and freelance work is the future

New research has cast light on the complexities of freelance life. Nearly half of... read more