self employment

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

The inflexible workplace: too much lost talent

Inflexible working isn't working

Remote-working, the gig economy, coworking spaces ... how we work continues to rapidly... read more

How to win work from the comfort of your own home

Working as a contractor is a popular method to earn a living. It gives you complete... read more

Home workers can claim expenses too

Every freelance dad knows it’s a drag filling in your tax return. But it’s worth... read more

‘Flexible working makes everyone happier’

They say millennials want more flexibility from work. James Cornwell is an extreme example... 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

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

‘Freelancing is like parenting: it takes a while to get the hang of it’

“Everyone’s happy.” For Gary Paterson that sums up his decision to go freelance.... 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