How to Set Your Freelance RateWork out a freelance rate that covers tax, unpaid admin time and business costs, using a target income and a realistic count of billable days.
Self-Employed Tax BasicsThe working shape of self-employed tax: registration, records, allowable costs, payment timing and the questions worth asking a local accountant.
What to Put in a Freelance ContractThe clauses a freelance contract needs: scope, deliverables, revision limits, payment terms, late payment interest, intellectual property and termination.
How to Find Your First ClientsPractical ways new freelancers land a first paying client, including warm contacts, local businesses, agencies and how to survive the slow patch.
Freelance Invoice ChecklistEverything a freelance invoice needs to get paid without a delay, from identification numbers and payment terms to references and a numbering system.
Sole Trader vs Limited CompanyHow to choose between trading as a sole trader and running a limited company, comparing liability, admin, tax timing, privacy and credibility.
How to Handle Late PaymentsA step-by-step approach to chasing overdue invoices without damaging the client relationship, from reminders and escalation to credit control.
Pricing Per Project vs Per HourHow fixed project pricing and hourly billing differ in risk, cash flow and client behaviour, and how to choose the right model per job.