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Starting up a freelance business
PCG offers a wealth of helpful advice for anyone running or considering setting up a successful freelance business.
Starting up your own business is both exciting and challenging and it's
important you get all the information you need to help get yourself off
the ground successfully.
There
are certain procedures you will have to go through to set up and you will need to know how to go about
obtaining work and how to maintain a viable business.
Once
you set up a business you enter a whole new realm of laws and
regulations. It is essential that you begin to think and act in terms
of the business, not just as a worker who is operating through a business set up for convenience.
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What are the first steps to starting my freelance business?
It is best to start with some research to understand to find out
how many freelancers already work in your area, who’s the competition,
how much do they charge? You can then position yourself accordingly and
decide what you can offer in terms of price, customer service and terms
of business.
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First steps to starting my freelance business
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What is a sole trader?
We explain what the upsides and what the downsides are of working as a Sole trader.
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Working as a sole trader
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What is a limited company?
We explain what the upsides and what the downsides are of working through a Limited company.
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Working through a Limited company
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What is a PAYE Umbrella company?
We explain what the upsides and what the downsides are of working through an Umbrella company.
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Working through an umbrella company
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What is a partnership or Limited Liability Partnership?
We explain what the upsides and what the downsides are of working through a partnership or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
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Working through a partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
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What are my liabilities?
The concept of liability is one that every
business owner needs to understand. For a start, when you are setting
up and choosing the most appropriate form of business, you need to
consider the liability implications.
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Liability implications of different business structures
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Choosing an Accountant and keeping accounting records
An accountant can take care of most of the additional work and
responsibility associated with running a limited company and should
also be able to advise you on tax and legal matters and help you manage
your personal and company tax liabilities.
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Finding an Accountant
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PCG's Guide to Freelancing
PCG has published a Guide to Freelancing covering step by step useful information for both new and established freelancers.
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Download PCG's Guide to freelancing
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