Hey! I'm Ryan. I used to run subscription businesses within the educational space generating over 12 million organic visits a year. Having recently sold the company (May 2021) I'm now writing content about my life, running business, where I live and spending time with my family. Browse by interest point below or by date published.
Life Freelance Yorkshire Family Activities Health & FitnessTable of Contents
One of the most challenging aspects of being a freelancer is the financial responsibility. If you have moved from ‘normal’ employment to a freelance position, you will likely have suffered through the struggle yourself. Gone are the days of a monthly or weekly income that arrived promptly into your bank account on a routine basis. Now you are faced with tackling everything from invoices and contracts to leads, taxes and self-assessment forms; and it can be pretty overwhelming!
Table of Contents
Having lived in Leeds for close to 8 years my wife and I decided on Sandal, Wakefield as the place we wanted to live and bring up our family. With a daughter on the way (Now here) we moved to Sandal in November of 2015. There were a number of reasons for the move including my wife’s parents in Nottingham (2 junctions closer), a nice suburban environment, good schools and of course the surrounding walking pleasures the area had to offer.
Reading Time: 6 minutes Every now and then there is nothing better than getting out with family and friends for a good meal. I am of the mindset that …
Table of Contents
One of the perks of being a freelancer is the freedom to work from anywhere! At times I can find myself developing cabin fever from long hours in my office, on these occasions, there is nothing I love more than venturing out for a coffee or some lunch! Whether it is a break from the screen or a remote working session, a change of scenery can work wonders!
Reading Time: 7 minutes There are many ways to reduce your tax bill if you are self-employed and be efficient with your finances. For those who are new to …
Table of Contents
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you have been freelancing for any length of time, then I am certain you will have come across clients who work to a 30-day invoice period. Over the years that I have been working for myself, I have experienced this type of invoicing and whilst my experiences haven’t been all bad, there have been occasions where clients haven’t paid within the set time frame. Not only is this off-putting for me as a freelancer, but it can often be detrimental to be business!
If you are new to the industry, or perhaps you have simply been lucky so far with your clients, then you may not have come across the 30-day invoice or understand why it can be such a bad thing for those trying to build their own business!