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How to survive school holidays on a budget
Are your school holidays more about surviving grumpy kids than endless days of sunshine and freedom? Here are some low-cost activities to help you survive. Go on. You might even have fun.
Do freelancers need insurance?
If you’re a freelancer on a tight budget, is it worth shelling out for insurance? And, if so, what insurance do you really need?
What is a UTR?
Has HMRC asked you for your UTR? If you’re wondering what they’re talking about, read on.
Simple craft activities for kids
Four fabulous craft activities for kids that don’t need tons of preparation or organisation. Perfect!
Sole trader or limited company - which is best for you?
What’s the difference between a sole trader and a limited company - and which is right for your freelancing business?
7 Finance questions new freelancers ask
Are you worried about finance and tax? Here are answers to seven of the top finance questions new freelancers ask.
The pitta pizza secret for super-busy mums (& dads)
If you’re looking for food that’s fun, super simple and has a vague pretence at home cooking, I’ll let you into a secret: pizza pittas.
What is a purchase order?
A purchase order can make the difference between your invoice being paid on time or lying forgotten in a finance department’s pending pile. But what actually is a purchase order?
What expenses can I claim as a freelancer?
Recording eligible business costs can help reduce your tax bill. But do you know what expenses freelancers can claim?
How to create and send an invoice
You’ve delivered an amazing piece of work for your client and would like to get paid. It’s time to send an invoice.
12 Tax questions freelancers ask
Are you worried about tax? It doesn’t need to be scary. Read on for answers to 12 top questions on tax that freelancers ask.
How to find your first freelance clients
Are you wondering how to hunt out those all important first clients? Try out these three approaches – and get ready for contracts to start tumbling in.
10 Fabulous books for 5-8 year olds
If you’re hunting for that perfect book for your 5 to 8 year old, here are 10 fabulous options that my kids adore.
6 Brilliant jobs for freelancing mums
Being a working parent doesn’t have to mean putting the kids into full-time childcare. Here are six freelance jobs that you can flex around your life.
What are backlinks and why do they matter for freelancers?
Are backlinks part of your marketing mix? In fact, do you even know what backlinks are? If your answers are, ‘Uhm…’ read on.
10 top tips for pitching to new clients
You’ve identified a hot list of potential clients. Now it’s time to make that pitch count. Here’s my 10 top tips for pitching to new clients.
40 things I wish I’d known when I started freelancing
For every new freelancer - here are 40 things that I wish I’d known when I started freelancing.
What is a freelancer?
When you’re desperately hunting for a way to fit paid work around your kids, going freelance sounds ever so appealing. But what actually is a freelancer?
Should you be a freelancing mum?
Freelancing plus parenting can be amazing but it’s definitely not an easy option. Check out these questions if you’re wondering whether to take the plunge.
What is registered or approved childcare?
If you want help paying for your childcare in the UK, you’ll normally need to find a provider who is registered or approved. But what do these terms actually mean?