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Freelance Advice

It can be daunting flying solo. So, it's a good job we're here with plenty of useful advice plus stories straight from the horse's mouth.

You'll find helpful info on what insurance freelancers need, the pros and cons of being your own boss, and self-employed rules and regs.

Most in-demand freelance skills 2020
Data shows the freelance market holding up well and even growing despite the pandemic. Here are the most in-demand freelance skills for 2020.
22/01/2021

Is short-term professional indemnity insurance worth it?
Can you get away with short-term professional indemnity insurance? Not if you want to sleep easy. It's cheaper but it's much riskier. Here's the low-down.
02/09/2020

How digital consent forms can help your aesthetics business
Digital consent forms mean paper-filled filing cabinets could soon be a thing of the past. Here's how they can save aestheticians time and money.
29/06/2020

Do I need terms and conditions?
It's good practice to have terms and conditions, no matter the size of your business. Why? Because they protect you and make you look good. Here's how.
16/06/2020

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Photography equipment insurance in focus
Having the right photography equipment insurance can stop the shutters coming down on your photography business unexpectedly. Here's all you need to know.
16/03/2020

Do photographers need insurance?
Our snappy guide to photographers' insurance explains what insurance photographers need and why, from covering your kit to working on location.
12/03/2020

What to do when clients don’t pay on time: how to get your invoices paid
When clients don't pay on time, cash flow problems can be the inevitable outcome. Here's how to make sure your invoices get paid.
10/02/2020

How to keep clients happy
Disgruntled clients won't just sulk. There's every possibility they'll take legal action against you. That's why it's important to keep clients happy.
02/01/2020

Why use an insurance broker?
Don’t pick up the phone to that do-it-all, household-name insurer just yet. There are compelling reasons to use an insurance broker instead.
04/12/2019

Insurance for copywriters explained
The pen is mightier than the sword, right? Sure is. Until things go wrong. If that happens, insurance for copywriters is a much better bet.
29/11/2019

Management consultants’ insurance explained
We all know what can happen to best-laid plans. Here's how management consultants' insurance can help if a client doesn't see the cunning in yours.
26/11/2019

The difference between freelancers and subcontractors
Freelancer or subcontractor? What's the difference? Does it matter? It does if you use either and want to call on your professional indemnity insurance.
08/11/2019