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Chiefly these holes have been identified in the government’s provisions for the country’s five million self-employed and freelance workers. “They also aren’t using the latest trading data for self-employed people.” MORE
Jeff Foster is an American self-employed illustrator who has been making unique retro and vintage designs and packaging since the ’80s. His exemplary illustrations have won him awards in Graphis competitions, including Gold in the Poster Annual 2004. MORE
Mr. Johnston is a self-taught letterer and designer from Canada. Dima AbraKadabra is a self-employed graphic designer and lettering artist from Russia. In one of our previous articles published on MonsterPost this week, we were talking about vintage fonts for logo design. MORE
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I think being through a financial crisis and working from home before is helping with the current situation and self-isolating. Now I'm working (quite well) at accepting these lull moments and using them to work on self-initiated projects and trying new things. MORE
The need for self-promotion never ends. Self-promotion isn't something you need to do at the start of your freelance career but throughout it. Art director and designer Kirsten Murray adds that self-promotion not just about finding new clients. "It MORE
KeyboardKahuna is one of my older logo design projects, and one of the first I designed as a newly founded self-employed logo designer. MORE
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But we were all perfectly placed; most illustrators have been self-isolating for years. MORE
Within 2 years of quitting her in-house design job, teacher Anne Bollman was able to create a six-figure self-employed salary as an illustrator using this method. It’s always so exciting to see your illustrations on real 3-Dimensional products that you can actually use, hold in your hands or even sell! That’s why we couldn’t resist sharing this great new online class to help you do just that. MORE
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With the government forming new protections for freelancers like the right to collect unemployment benefits, people are looking toward self-employment as a means to cut their ties to traditional corporate work more than ever. This article has been contributed by John Ross. MORE
Earlier this week , the London School of Economics’ Centre for Economic Performance revealed that a million people may quit self-employment in the UK because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. MORE
However, as pointed out by a number of industry bodies and advocacy groups, they once again fail to give peace of mind to the country’s freelance and self-employed workers. The government says it is still working on a strategy for the self-employed. MORE
Resources Self-employmentA quick look at some of the kit I use and recommend. I’ve worked from home since 2005. The home’s changed six or seven times — one reason why a minimal approach is helpful — but there’s some standard gear that sticks around, and I definitely find it easier to focus when the desk isn’t cluttered. BenQ PD3200u. MORE
When American photographer Jamie Johnson visited Ireland for the first time in 2014; she immediately felt connected to the Irish travellers living there. She spent the next five years going back to Galway, Limerick, Cork and Tipperary, taking portraits of the communities, particularly the children. MORE
It also aims to create living-wage jobs for people in the local community, who have been financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic including the self-employed and those working in hospitality. IYA studio has created the identity for a new hand sanitiser brand, Hande. MORE
It’s not rocket science to conclude that unless you can complete a number of projects in one day this is not a sustainable income for a self employed worker. What does £150/day work out at as a yearly self-employed income? However, as we all know the self-employed don’t get paid holiday so we need to deduct this time. less time may be spent on self promotion and more on communication once you have a reputation and more enquiries). MORE
After graduating with a degree in media communications and journalism back in 2014, I stumbled into becoming self-employed, at this time, primarily as a social media manager. I think being a self-taught designer comes with a lot of challenges of its own along the way. MORE
That said, becoming an independent practitioner can be a scary prospect for anyone used to having an employer take care of you. So how could I self-organise and structure my days around pitching for new work, doing the work, and then the admin and invoicing? MORE
Self-promotion not only needs to be done loudly and confidently, but it also needs to be done regularly. Specifically, HMRC has launched a helpline for freelancers and the self-employed suffering during the crisis at 0800 0159 559. Image licensed via Adobe Stock. MORE
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This one's extra special as I was commissioned to create an illustrated self-portrait (always tricky!) artist be free to create cover emmeline pidgen freelancer freelancer of the year illustration illustrator ipse ipse awards jim cassidy magazine national freelancers day news process self-employedHeyo! I made the cover of IPSE magazine! to celebrate my Freelancer of the Year award in June. Exciting. MORE
I studied graphic design from 2017-2020 and made myself self-employed in January 2020 and now working with clients around the world.” “Hey, I am Moses aka MOCAGE from Germany. MORE
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A lot of people have asked what I'm going do with the £5000 prize money, and my main plan is to allow it to give me the self-permission and mental space to dedicate my time to working on projects I feel truly passionate about. As with all self-employed people there’s that constant pressure to push your business, pay the bills and grow, grow, grow whilst maintaining every role of a company as one person - and it can be exhausting. news self-employed tom rosenthal winner MORE
The UK’s self-employed and freelance workers are to have 80% of their average monthly earnings paid for by the government during the coronavirus pandemic , chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on Thursday. Sunak says 95 per cent of self-employed workers will be covered by the scheme. MORE
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I've been selected as one of the finalists in the 15 for 15 award for self-employed businesses. I find that often freelancers and self-employed people are overlooked in business. I'm so impressed that the 15 for 15 award (supported by ipse ) is recognising that, and I'm so humbled to have been chosen to represent one of the 15 ' brightest and best self-employed people' working in the UK now. ipse news self employed self employment MORE
The UK’s Creative Industries Federation has collated advice and guidance for self-employed practitioners, business owners and others, from official bodies, to help during the emergency. MORE
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In terms of making things official, you'll have to register as self-employed with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you're a sole trader and you'll have to pay income tax and National Insurance contributions. There are many reasons why you might want to go freelance. MORE
The emotions I place leading to or at the conclusion of an event are often the strongest because they’re idealized…it was important for me to take my perfected ideas of being self-employed and juxtapose it with reality. I got to thinking about a few things I wish I knew before starting my business. Yes, I wish I knew more about the technicality of photography ( wait, so you’re telling me f-stop and aperture ARE THE SAME THINGS?!? MORE
I struggled with transitioning from full-time to self-employment. When I first started out, I was crippled with self-doubt and anxiety and I always felt like a fraud. The self-employed and the arts have been left behind during the pandemic. MORE
This is for a combination of reasons, including not being in employment at the designated cut-off and not having made more than half their income from self-employment. MORE
This week, the Government is considering ways to extend its new wage support scheme to the self-employed despite the significant technical challenges. In the meantime, HMRC has set up a helpline for businesses and self-employed people who are concerned about paying their tax due to Covid-19. There are two million freelancers in the UK, and it's estimated that they contribute £125 billion to the nation's economy. MORE
There are many of you venturing into self-employment for the first time, too – having returned to work, only to find that you've been made redundant. The life of a freelance designer is a great one in many respects. MORE
Since 2009, he starting out as a self-employed creative in the fields of print and interactive and motion media. Sebastian Onufszak is an award-winning illustrator, designer and art director based in Augsburg, Germany. MORE
I am by no means a self-help guru," Pete continues, "but I have a passion for visual storytelling and like to dispense advice from my point of view and if it can help other people along the way then that would be the main goal.". MORE
With a self-invested personal pension (aka SIPP), you're given the choice of where to invest your funds, from shares to commercial property. Pete Hykin is the co-founder at Penfold , which is the FCA-regulated pension provider created solely for the self-employed. MORE
It may not be the most glamourous part of being a self-employed or freelance designer, but tax is an ever-present part of the job. Changes to the tax system can feel daunting, especially for those who have just started out as self-employed. MORE
That being said, reaching full-time self-employment is not always a simple feat. Unlike the leap from one regular job to another, the transition to full-time freelance employment doesn’t have to be an immediate one. This article has been contributed by Patrick Chism. MORE
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I've been selected as one of the finalists in the 15 for 15 award for self-employed businesses. I find that often freelancers and self-employed people are overlooked in business. I'm so impressed that the 15 for 15 award (supported by ipse ) is recognising that, and I'm so humbled to have been chosen to represent one of the 15 ' brightest and best self-employed people' working in the UK now. ipse news self employed self employment
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This one's extra special as I was commissioned to create an illustrated self-portrait (always tricky!) artist be free to create cover emmeline pidgen freelancer freelancer of the year illustration illustrator ipse ipse awards jim cassidy magazine national freelancers day news process self-employedHeyo! I made the cover of IPSE magazine! to celebrate my Freelancer of the Year award in June. Exciting.
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A lot of people have asked what I'm going do with the £5000 prize money, and my main plan is to allow it to give me the self-permission and mental space to dedicate my time to working on projects I feel truly passionate about. As with all self-employed people there’s that constant pressure to push your business, pay the bills and grow, grow, grow whilst maintaining every role of a company as one person - and it can be exhausting. news self-employed tom rosenthal winner
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I studied graphic design from 2017-2020 and made myself self-employed in January 2020 and now working with clients around the world.” “Hey, I am Moses aka MOCAGE from Germany.
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Resources Self-employmentA quick look at some of the kit I use and recommend. I’ve worked from home since 2005. The home’s changed six or seven times — one reason why a minimal approach is helpful — but there’s some standard gear that sticks around, and I definitely find it easier to focus when the desk isn’t cluttered. BenQ PD3200u.
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Self-promotion not only needs to be done loudly and confidently, but it also needs to be done regularly. Specifically, HMRC has launched a helpline for freelancers and the self-employed suffering during the crisis at 0800 0159 559. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.
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JUNE 5, 2017
freelancing going freelance ipse national freelancers day news NFD NFD17 self-employedSo you might have noticed I've been taking some huge leaps in terms of my on-screen presence since my Freelancer of the Year win with IPSE last year. Seriously, if you'd asked me a few years ago how comfortable I'd be with half of the promos and panels I've been doing over the past few months I would've had a reaction-gif-worthy look of horror on my face.
Design You Trust
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Since 2009, he starting out as a self-employed creative in the fields of print and interactive and motion media. Sebastian Onufszak is an award-winning illustrator, designer and art director based in Augsburg, Germany.
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Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
The need for self-promotion never ends. Self-promotion isn't something you need to do at the start of your freelance career but throughout it. Art director and designer Kirsten Murray adds that self-promotion not just about finding new clients. "It
Design Week
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Earlier this week , the London School of Economics’ Centre for Economic Performance revealed that a million people may quit self-employment in the UK because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Creative Boom
OCTOBER 16, 2020
I struggled with transitioning from full-time to self-employment. When I first started out, I was crippled with self-doubt and anxiety and I always felt like a fraud. The self-employed and the arts have been left behind during the pandemic.
Graphis
APRIL 1, 2020
Jeff Foster is an American self-employed illustrator who has been making unique retro and vintage designs and packaging since the ’80s. His exemplary illustrations have won him awards in Graphis competitions, including Gold in the Poster Annual 2004.
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There are many of you venturing into self-employment for the first time, too – having returned to work, only to find that you've been made redundant. The life of a freelance designer is a great one in many respects.
Creative Boom
APRIL 2, 2020
When American photographer Jamie Johnson visited Ireland for the first time in 2014; she immediately felt connected to the Irish travellers living there. She spent the next five years going back to Galway, Limerick, Cork and Tipperary, taking portraits of the communities, particularly the children.
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But we were all perfectly placed; most illustrators have been self-isolating for years.
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
KeyboardKahuna is one of my older logo design projects, and one of the first I designed as a newly founded self-employed logo designer.
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After graduating with a degree in media communications and journalism back in 2014, I stumbled into becoming self-employed, at this time, primarily as a social media manager. I think being a self-taught designer comes with a lot of challenges of its own along the way.
Creative Boom
DECEMBER 7, 2020
That said, becoming an independent practitioner can be a scary prospect for anyone used to having an employer take care of you. So how could I self-organise and structure my days around pitching for new work, doing the work, and then the admin and invoicing?
Creative Boom
MARCH 25, 2020
This week, the Government is considering ways to extend its new wage support scheme to the self-employed despite the significant technical challenges. In the meantime, HMRC has set up a helpline for businesses and self-employed people who are concerned about paying their tax due to Covid-19. There are two million freelancers in the UK, and it's estimated that they contribute £125 billion to the nation's economy.
Illustration Age
JULY 9, 2019
Within 2 years of quitting her in-house design job, teacher Anne Bollman was able to create a six-figure self-employed salary as an illustrator using this method. It’s always so exciting to see your illustrations on real 3-Dimensional products that you can actually use, hold in your hands or even sell! That’s why we couldn’t resist sharing this great new online class to help you do just that.
Template Monster
MAY 5, 2021
Mr. Johnston is a self-taught letterer and designer from Canada. Dima AbraKadabra is a self-employed graphic designer and lettering artist from Russia. In one of our previous articles published on MonsterPost this week, we were talking about vintage fonts for logo design.
Design Week
MARCH 27, 2020
The UK’s self-employed and freelance workers are to have 80% of their average monthly earnings paid for by the government during the coronavirus pandemic , chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on Thursday. Sunak says 95 per cent of self-employed workers will be covered by the scheme.
Creative Boom
MARCH 19, 2020
I think being through a financial crisis and working from home before is helping with the current situation and self-isolating. Now I'm working (quite well) at accepting these lull moments and using them to work on self-initiated projects and trying new things.
Design Week
MARCH 17, 2020
The UK’s freelance and self-employed workers have not been given nearly as much financial reassurance, and what has been promised hasn’t been said in the clearest of terms. What sick pay rights do freelance and self-employed designers have?
Just Creative
AUGUST 31, 2020
That being said, reaching full-time self-employment is not always a simple feat. Unlike the leap from one regular job to another, the transition to full-time freelance employment doesn’t have to be an immediate one. This article has been contributed by Patrick Chism.
Creative Boom
MARCH 1, 2021
With a self-invested personal pension (aka SIPP), you're given the choice of where to invest your funds, from shares to commercial property. Pete Hykin is the co-founder at Penfold , which is the FCA-regulated pension provider created solely for the self-employed.
Creative Boom
JUNE 18, 2020
In terms of making things official, you'll have to register as self-employed with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you're a sole trader and you'll have to pay income tax and National Insurance contributions. There are many reasons why you might want to go freelance.
Design Week
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However, as pointed out by a number of industry bodies and advocacy groups, they once again fail to give peace of mind to the country’s freelance and self-employed workers. The government says it is still working on a strategy for the self-employed.
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Chiefly these holes have been identified in the government’s provisions for the country’s five million self-employed and freelance workers. “They also aren’t using the latest trading data for self-employed people.”
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But for freelancers and the self-employed, it’s been an even more complicated journey. Dyson creates engineering challenges for kids in lockdown.
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This is for a combination of reasons, including not being in employment at the designated cut-off and not having made more than half their income from self-employment.
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It also aims to create living-wage jobs for people in the local community, who have been financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic including the self-employed and those working in hospitality. IYA studio has created the identity for a new hand sanitiser brand, Hande.
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It’s not rocket science to conclude that unless you can complete a number of projects in one day this is not a sustainable income for a self employed worker. What does £150/day work out at as a yearly self-employed income? However, as we all know the self-employed don’t get paid holiday so we need to deduct this time. less time may be spent on self promotion and more on communication once you have a reputation and more enquiries).
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The emotions I place leading to or at the conclusion of an event are often the strongest because they’re idealized…it was important for me to take my perfected ideas of being self-employed and juxtapose it with reality. I got to thinking about a few things I wish I knew before starting my business. Yes, I wish I knew more about the technicality of photography ( wait, so you’re telling me f-stop and aperture ARE THE SAME THINGS?!?
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