5 excellent reasons to become a freelancer in 2021

To celebrate National Freelancers Day, here are five reasons to become a freelancer in 2021

Do we really want to go back to the office?

The Government may be keen for us all to return to the workplace, but do we REALLY want to go back to the office? Let’s look at the pros and cons…

Why should I consider freelancing in 2020?

Choosing a freelance career has a huge number of benefits for many self-employed people. The number of UK freelancers has grown 14% in the past decade, with approximately 1.4 million freelancers working across all UK sectors – so there’s clearly an allure to treading the freelance path and achieving a more flexible career. But with […]

How to start a freelance side hustle during the lockdown

We’re living through extraordinary and incredibly challenging times at the moment. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been wider, more intense and more harmful than anyone truly expected. And, for some people in our communities, there’s also been a significant economic impact. Many people in the most affected industry sectors are now either […]

Talking about Going Freelance on North Herts Radio

I had the pleasure of talking to the #HertHour Companion team from North Herts Radio today – chatting about freelancing, changes in the workplace and my new book, ‘Going Freelance: Building Work Around Your Life’. Have a listen as we talk about the benefits of freelancing, the control you get over your own time, and […]

My Xero guest blog post – Going Freelance

I’ve been guest blogging with the guys at Xero online accounting, talking about how becoming a freelancer has put me in control of my life and my numbers. I’ve been working as a freelancer for nearly six years now – and it’s a career move that’s changed the way I balance work against the rest […]

Should I go freelance? The benefits (and challenges) of being self-employed

Should you go freelance? And what are the pros and cons of becoming self-employed?