Many people enjoy what a freelance life can offer. Choice and flexibility. But with these comes the need to be organised and on top of your finances. Already working in a rapidly changing media environment, with no guarantee of ‘a job’ in the industry, now more than ever freelance journalists find themselves in a precarious
READ MORE >Posted on 14 April 2020
The loan schemes are aimed at people who run businesses, where there is a problem with cashflow because of the pandemic. This technically includes freelancers who are sole traders, in partnerships or run their own limited companies. All are types of business in the UK. There are two main loan schemes: The Coronavirus Business Interruption
READ MORE >Posted on 13 April 2020
If you have been receiving income through payroll systems, under PAYE, the new Job Retention Scheme might help you. This scheme is being wound down through July – September 2021. This page refers to the scheme is it worked through 2020. This is the scheme that’s often referred to as ‘furloughing’. But there are a
READ MORE >Posted on 13 April 2020
With ongoing uncertainty over the government attempts to support jobs and income, this webinar will help you understand what help is available for freelancers and answer your questions. Updated with the latest government guidance, it will look at the different types of freelancing – PAYE, sole trader and Personal Services Company – and clarify what
READ MORE >Posted on 07 April 2020
We’ll be touching on the following, including any specific advice from government for freelancers. Money management – Splitting personal and business finance Types of freelancer: PAYE vs self-employed Planning finances Support for freelancers from the government This is part of a programme of webinars and online support arranged by ScreenSkills/ITF for freelancers. Check out the
READ MORE >Posted on 02 April 2020
In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd Do you need help managing your finances during these unprecedented times? Not sure what is out there to help you financially get through all this? Are you thinking you’d like to use this time to plan your career and need help to know where to take
READ MORE >Posted on 01 April 2020
In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd Do you need help managing your finances during these unprecedented times? Not sure what is out there to help you financially get through all this? Are you thinking you’d like to use this time to plan your career and need help to know where to take
READ MORE >Posted on 01 April 2020
In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd Do you need help managing your finances during these unprecedented times? Not sure what is out there to help you financially get through all this? Are you thinking you’d like to use this time to plan your career and need help to know where to take
READ MORE >Posted on 01 April 2020
If you’re running a VAT registered business of any type, you’ll be aware that the government is allowing you to defer paying any VAT payment that was due between 20 March and 30 June 2020. Here is a link to the scheme description on gov.uk: Coronavirus VAT deferral scheme > I have a couple of
READ MORE >Posted on 28 March 2020
In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd Do you need help managing your finances during these unprecedented times? Not sure what is out there to help you financially get through all this? Are you thinking you’d like to use this time to plan your career and need help to know where to take
READ MORE >Posted on 27 March 2020
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