
- 208 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Many of us dream of the freedom afforded by working freelance, however, the daunting task of organising your own finances can be enough to put most people off.
This book explains in an accessible and down-to-earth style what you need to consider before taking the plunge and how to keep on top of your financial situation as a freelancer. It will cover key issues such as: building a budget; choosing your company's structure; costs, income and tax issues; pricing your work; establishing a portfolio and finding new work; and maintaining the freelance lifestyle.
The Financial Intelligence series offers down-to-earth, practical guides to personal finance, aimed at anyone who wants to increase their financial IQ. These guides will help readers to feel confident about making the right decisions when it comes to spending, saving and investing their money.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- About the author
- Introduction: The rise of the freelancer
- 1 Taking the plunge
- 2 First things first: choosing your company’s structure
- 3 Finance 101: getting the basics right
- 4 Maximising your income
- 5 Sourcing your work
- 6 Getting paid . . . on time
- 7 Avoiding the cliff and other hazards
- 8 The joy of tax
- 9 The rainy day and other personal finance issues
- 10 A path to growth
- Useful links and information sources