Everything you need to know about going freelance

Published 14th Oct 2019 by akesha
Everything you need to know about going freelance Going freelance can be a daunting decision when you are used to full time employment, but it's a choice that many stylists are making. According to research conducted by the NHF/NBF 58% of hairdressers and barbers are self-employed so with HJ's Freelance Week we are celebrating the sector and providing key information for those of you who have recently gone freelance or are thinking about making the change... Hairdressers Journal International's editor Laura Husband says: "Following the success of our first Freelance Week last October, we're thrilled to be bringing back HJ's Freelance Week, sponsored by Wella Professionals with even more dedicated content for the growing self-employed and freelance sector. The UK freelance sector is growing year on year. Recent data from the Association of Independent Professionals has found there are 4.8 million people self-employed in the UK who are adding £275 billion to the UK economy. Ryan Barnett, IPSE’s Economic Policy Advisor said the statistics show just how attractive the opportunities, freedom and flexibility of freelancing are. Despite political turbulence and uncertainty due to Brexit, he believes freelancers are creating businesses and driving innovation with their dynamism and get-up-and-go spirit. The statistics have also revealed there has been a 31% surge in the number of people looking to go freelance in the UK. Hairdressing and barbering are lifetime skills that can be pursued anywhere and at any time so it's not surprising that so many of you are choosing to adopt a self-employed or freelance lifestyle. In fact, the research found that in the Midlands hairdressing already makes up the biggest freelance trade. If you're considering going freelance or if you have recently taken the leap and would like some business advice, reassurance or some insight into the different career paths available to you as a freelance and self-employed hairdresser or barber, we have plenty of articles for you." Business Panel Freelance How do you Know When it's the Right Time to go Freelance?  In this article, HJ speaks to a selection of  freelance and self-employed hairdressers to find out how they knew it was the right time to go freelance and asked them to share their hints and tips for kickstarting a freelance career.        How to Run a Successful Freelance Hairdressing BusinessSuccessful Freelance Hairdressing Business HJ speaks to two freelancers about running a successful freelance hairdressing business. Laura Chadwick and Nella Pastore discuss the art of ordering and managing stock levels and how to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques while working solo.       freelance hairdresser questions Freelance Hairdressers – Your FAQs Have Been Answered If you're a freelance hairdresser or thinking about going freelance you'll likely have many questions. But it's not always easy to get the right answers.         The Pros and Cons of Self-Employment in the Hairdressing Sector Self-employment in hairdressing and barbering is on the rise but do you know the ins and outs of the sector?     Everything You Need to Know about Freelance Chair Rental As the freelance hair and beauty industry grows, the murky rules regarding chair renting become more important to clear up. Here is a handy guide for chair renters and salon owners.         freelance salon chop chop london How your Business could Benefit from Freelance Stylists The employed and self-employed markets are so often at odds but as a salon owner your business actually benefit from the work of self-employed workers. Here's how Chop Chop London makes it work.
akesha

akesha

Published 14th Oct 2019

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