Blog & Education

Updates weekly on the UK freelance marketplace

May 25, 2020 by Sara Akar
5 Top Tips For Hiring A Freelancer In The UK [Outsourcing Guide]
Finding freelancers with the right skills is never easy. Freelancers can be cost savers for your business but can quickly become a liability if they're not hired correctly. Read on to find out more on hiring a freelancer in the UK.
May 16, 2020 by Skillbox
Working Remotely From Home & The Technology You Require [Freelance Guide]
Find out neat tips and tricks on how to work remotely from home and discover the best practices to get the most out of your day.
May 15, 2020 by Skillbox
Skillbox: How To Create Your Freelance Portfolio & Look Professional [Freelance Guide]
Few freelance platforms are as unique as Skillbox and even though they may offer free portfolios like we do they may not have the capacity to offer in-person and online courses! Read on to find out how to create a freelance portfolio.
May 13, 2020 by Skillbox
You Deserve To Be Seen: How To Create A Portfolio Or CV [Freelance Guide]
New freelancers are facing a problem: how do you draw customers when there is no portfolio to show? Or, if you're not in a creative field, how can you, as a contractor, make your CV stand out from the crowd?
May 12, 2020 by Skillbox
Freelance Side Gigs: Tax & Payment Advice For The Self Employed [Freelance Guide]
It is imperative to get your tax straight with the HMRC, and that is why we have written this article to give you a basic understanding of how the tax system when trading as a freelancer works.