Author name: Tom Cashman

Most freelance photographers set their rates by looking at what other photographers charge. That gets you a market rate — […]

Most guides on social media manager rates will tell you what other people charge. That’s useful context, but it answers

Most guides about freelance video editor rates will give you a range. Entry-level: $25–$45/hr. Mid-level: $45–$85/hr. Senior: $85–$150+/hr. Maybe a

Most articles about freelance copywriter rates will tell you what other writers charge. Junior copywriters: $50–$85/hr. Mid-level: $85–$160/hr. Senior specialists:

Nobody tells you about the January bill. Not when you hand in your notice, not when you register as self-employed,

Most UK freelancers undercharge — not by a little, but by enough to make a real difference to their take-home

This article is for informational purposes only and is not tax advice. Tax rules change annually and individual situations vary

Most freelancers know self-employment tax exists. Fewer know what it actually costs them, and almost none built it into their

Nobody withholds taxes for you when you’re freelancing. Nobody reminds you to pay. And the penalties for getting it wrong

Most freelancers underprice. It’s not because they’re bad at math, but because they’re using a formula that was never designed