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Freelance – Solo working or self-employment continues to grow across the UK, particularly within specialist sectors such as ecology, environmental consultancy, and professional services. While much of the conversation around working independently focuses on risk and uncertainty, far less attention…
Solo doesn’t mean working alone. It means running your business with the right essential tools behind you. As a freelancer in the UK, you are more than just a service provider. You’re managing projects, staying on top of client communication,…
Solo doesn’t mean working alone. It means making decisions that reflect your value, protect your livelihood, and strengthen your freelance career. For many UK freelancers, attempting to raise your rates feels awkward. You might worry about coming across as greedy,…
Solo doesn’t mean working alone. It means working smart, protected, and with professional boundaries. One of the most frustrating challenges UK freelancers face, is a late payment. Whether it’s unpaid invoices, fuzzy deadlines, or clients dragging their feet, late payments…
Solo doesn’t mean working alone. It means showing up with clarity, confidence, and strategy. Your freelancer profile is often your first impression. It is your digital business card, your online pitch, and your handshake with potential clients – which is…
Best freelance platforms – these are widely used and trusted by UK freelancers across a range of sectors. They’re not perfect, but when used wisely, they can be a solid part of your client pipeline. Upwork – A global freelance…
You are not “just” anything
Let’s get one thing clear: being busy is not the same as being effective.
Solo – In 2025, freelancing in the UK has firmly taken root as a mainstream career choice. A growing number of people are turning to self-employment, drawn by the promise of freedom, flexibility, and greater purpose in their working lives.…
DEI at Solo, we believe that self-employment should be fair, inclusive and genuinely empowering. DEI – Too often, the world of freelancing mirrors the same systemic barriers found in traditional employment. At Solo, we are building a platform where self-employed…
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