Getting some good advice can be hard when making the career decision to become a freelancer.
If you know some experienced freelancers you may be able to ask them questions, or if you are in touch with a recruitment agent they may give you some advice too. However, it’s hard to find any useful advice anywhere online and what there is can be hard to track down.
One of the reasons I started this website was to make it easier to get information about freelancing, so I’ve put together this little collection of advice articles I’ve found on freelancing or contracting at creative agencies:
(Note: Although these are UK websites most of the advice is relevant wherever you are in the world. However, some specifics like tax set-ups may be different in other countries).
Xchangeteam
Why freelance? The benefits of freelancing.
Lifestyle Freelancing as a lifestyle choice.
Work Choosing who to work for and what kind of work you want to do.
Financials Determining your tax status.
Brand Republic
Freelance jobs Tips to make freelancing work for you.
Creative Pool
Becoming a freelancer Comparing freelancing at agencies with freelancing directly for clients.
If you know of any other good advice articles please share them by adding them to the comments below.
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