Knowledgebase Articles for Freelancers

Whilst many freelancers might prefer to work from home, having the flexibility to work wherever you please has great advantages. From the change of scenery to the pastries and artisanal coffees, cafés can provide you with a few more productive hours of work when your cabin fever might start to kick in. In addition to this, research* has proven that …

The future is freelance. Or so they say. There has been an inexorable rise of self-employment since the turn of the Millenium with those who are solo self-employed, or freelance, representing the lions share of this growth. Here we take a look at freelancers and what this important group for the UK economy will look like as we head into …

We guide you through choosing the best camera of 2019, and the best camera insurance to protect the best camera for your needs. As a photographer, it goes without saying that your camera is probably one of the most valuable things you own. And we’re not just talking cold, hard cash. Your camera is your job and vice versa. For …

Insurance: it’s not exactly the most glamorous purchase you’ll ever make. No one really looks forward to the day when they have to get their cover in place. But, like putting petrol in your car or paying the heating bill, it’s essential (especially if you’re freelancing.) And here at Dinghy HQ, we like to make that process as painless and …

When is the end of the tax year? In the UK, the tax year runs from the 6th April to the 5th April the following year. These dates are the same each year. The dates for upcoming tax years are: Tax year 2019/2020 Saturday 6th April 2019 – Sunday 5th April 2020 Tax year 2020/2021 Monday 6th April 2020 – …

Update: as new cafes open up, old ones close down, and existing ones change their rules, we have accordingly updated this post to reflect the state of working cafes in London in 2019 since its original publication last year. Being a freelancer affords a lot of flexibility. Unlike the average desk worker, you aren’t necessarily tied to one location. Instead, …

Being a freelancer is great. You get to set your hours, work wherever you like, choose who you work with and charge whatever you want for your services. No boss, no horrible clients to deal with and no incompetent colleagues making life more complicated than it needs to be. Perfect. Unfortunately, a lot of the best parts of being a …

Finding work as a freelancer can be tough, but fortunately, there are plenty of websites and apps that are designed to make things easier. In this article, we take a look at some of the most popular sites and then weigh up the pros and cons of the different types. Most popular freelancer websites Fiverr Fiverr is straightforward to use, …

It’s hard to imagine a world without social media, but it wasn’t that long ago that the internet was a new and scary place. Most families shared a PC (if they were lucky) and had to dial into the internet using their phone line. Now we can access a whole host of social media platforms from anywhere in the world …