Freelancing

Article archive on Small Business UK about becoming a freelancer and freelancing advice. Topics covered include how to start freelancing, getting paid, securing work, networking, contracts and related subjects.

News

Freelancers continue to struggle with bad debt

UK freelancers are owed an average of £5431.03 in late payments, with 36 per cent borrowing from a payday loan firm to cover a shortfall.

News

Freelancers integral to UK economy, finds study

Freelancers' contribution to the UK economy soared to £109 billion in 2015, according to research.

Advice

How to get a mortgage as a freelancer

If you're looking to make a purchase on your first property and you're self-employed, how can you maximise your chances? Darren Fell looks into the matter.

Work life balance

More women embracing freelancing in search of greater life balance

The number of women starting their own business has grown by two fifths since 2010, finds research.

News

Freelancers and smallest companies getting hit in the pocket

The UK's freelancers and micro-businesses only get paid for two-thirds (69 per cent) of the work they should be paid for.

News

Freelancers lack confidence in business outlook and economy

A study from self-employment support body IPSE shows freelancers' confidence is at its lowest level since the organisation began surveying.

News

Freelancers could account for half of working population in five years

Half of people in work will be operating in a freelance capacity by 2020, research predicts.

Sole trader

Sole trader: Freelance consultant

Jo Turnbull is a freelance SEO consultant, providing online marketing advice to small and medium-sized businesses. She talks about starting up on her own after being put out of a job.

Employing & managing staff

Are freelancers entitled to holiday pay?

If I use a self-employed freelancer, but have paid them for regular hours each week for more than a year, are they entitled to holiday pay?

Employing & managing staff

The benefits of a virtual workforce

If things start to get on top of you while running a successful small business, it may become necessary to enlist further help. Yet employing additional, permanent staff brings with it extra headaches. SmallBusiness.co.uk spoke to Xenios Thrasyvoulou, founder and chief executive of online skills marketplace Peopleperhour.com about the benefits of using a virtual workforce.