Start up tips

  • A private tutor teaching a teenage student.

    How to start a tutoring business

    Starting your own tutoring business can be a great way to make use of your teaching expertise outside of a formal school environment, while also enabling you to make a good living as your own boss.

  • Tips for protecting your photography business

    Protecting your photography business

    The creative industry is estimated to be worth £13 million every hour to the UK economy. That’s testament to the hard work of the industry’s professionals. As a professional photographer, you will value your business as much as your clients do. That’s why it’s important to safeguard the future of your career by taking the right steps to protect every element of your business.

  • Setting up your business as a freelancer

    Setting up as a freelancer

    Taking the leap and becoming a freelancer can be an exciting time. You’re able to pick and choose your own projects, set your workload and don’t have to report to the boss. But it also means you’re in charge of paying taxes, staying insured and bringing in new work.

  • Should I become a contractor?

    Should I become a contractor?

    If you have a skill or expertise it’s important to put it to good use. While you might well lead a long and fulfilling career in employment, you may also benefit from the rewards to be had by becoming a contractor.

  • What's the difference between a freelancer, consultant and contractor?

    What's the difference between a freelancer, consultant and contractor?

    More than 4.8 million people in the UK are now enjoying the self-employed life. Many love the freedom of being able to make work revolve around their personal life. Others relish the opportunity to break free from the constraints of traditional office working.

  • How to start a photography business

    How to start a photography business

    Turning your hobby into a profitable business venture is a dream for many. Luckily, for those with a passion for photography, there’s an industry out there that provides a fantastic opportunity to go it alone and set up their own company.

  • How to become a private tutor

    How to become a private tutor

    Registering as a private tutor can open the doors to new paid opportunities and help young learners develop new skills. Find out what you need to do to become a private tutor, including what insurance to take out, with this guide.

  • The Rise of the Self-Employed

    The Rise of the Self-Employed - our survey's findings

    In an age of hot-desking, freelancing and contracting, we wanted to explore the differences between the lifestyles of the self-employed and those traditionally employed.

  • The Rise of the Self-Employed Infographic

    We surveyed 250 self-employed professionals to get an insight into their lifestyle and work habits. Here are the key findings from the survey!

  • 5 online accountants for contractors and freelancers

    5 online accountants for contractors and freelancers

    In recent years, there has been a surge of new generation web and desktop-based accounting software which has revolutionised the way contractors and freelancers manage their finances.