Whether you’re a full-time freelancer or picking up projects as part of your side hustle, you don’t have to go it alone. Make more time for what you’re passionate about with guides, resources and advice from industry experts at the Federation of Small Businesses, including writing contracts and chasing invoices.

Handle your paperwork like a pro

Brush up on your business skills before signing on the dotted line with our resources on contracts, intellectual property, and insurance.

How to write a freelance contract
Article Fri, 18 November 2022

How to write a freelance contract

Getting all the details in black and white is crucial. We share our top tips for writing your next freelance contract and explain why they’re so important.

How to protect your intellectual property as a small business
Article Fri, 21 October 2022

How to protect your intellectual property as a small business

Whether you're starting a business or launching a new product, learn the fundamentals of intellectual property and what you can do to protect against IP infringement.

Business Basics: Insurance for contractors and freelancers
Document Mon, 17 May 2021

Business Basics: Insurance for contractors and freelancers

Being your own boss can be freeing, but it also means all the paperwork falls onto your shoulders. Our free interactive guide will help you decide what insurance you need to keep you covered.

Taxing questions?

HMRC enquiries: Complete guide for small businesses
Article Tue, 20 December 2022

HMRC enquiries: Complete guide for small businesses

Our guide to HMRC enquiries takes you through the whole process, including how long they take, what you need to do and how you can protect your business.

Business Basics: Tax and VAT
Document Wed, 14 October 2020

Business Basics: Tax and VAT

Whether you’re new to the world of working for yourself, or you just want a tax refresher, you’ll find everything you need to know about small business taxes.

What do new IR35 rules mean for freelancers?
Article Fri, 25 September 2020

What do new IR35 rules mean for freelancers?

Confused by IR35 rules? Our tax specialists from FSB Tax Investigation Protection explain what the new rules mean for freelancers working in the private sector.

On-demand: Watch our IR35 webinar

In this 90 minute webinar, Rebecca Seeley-Harris, the leading expert on employment status, talks through the reforms to off-payroll working (IR35) and how it will affect you. 

Paul Mason from Markel also covers the support and benefits available to support FSB members, and FSB Policy Advisor Daryn Park covers how FSB are working to lobby Government on IR35 and small businesses.  

 

Keeping on top of your cash flow

Are your invoices being ignored? Don’t panic – we’ve got tips to help you manage your cash flow and get paid.

How to check your business credit score
Article Thu, 28 December 2023

How to check your business credit score

Get up to speed with your small business' financial health with FSB Funding Platform's handy guide to checking your business credit score.

What is the process for debt recovery?
Article Wed, 23 August 2023

What is the process for debt recovery?

Client not paying? Learn about the debt recovery process and the steps you can take to recover money owed to your small business.

What legal action can I take to recover debt?
Article Tue, 19 July 2022

What legal action can I take to recover debt?

If you’ve lost count of how many reminder letters you’ve sent and phone calls you’ve made to chase late payments, learn more about the legal action you can take to recover debts.

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