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Contracts are ideal for outlining the duties of what’s to be expected between both parties, but a slip up can leave you in breach of contract. Let’s look at what breach of contract is, real examples where freelancers have breached their contract and the consequences of it, as well as how to remedy a breach.

Cracking on with the creative bits means having systems in place to handle the admin side of running a freelance business, like getting paid. Here are the best invoicing tools for small businesses and freelancers.

Raising your freelance rates can feel daunting because of the fear of losing clients. But as you get more experienced at your craft, your pricing should reflect this. Inflation rises, your skills improve and your overheads increase. Raising your rates shouldn’t be viewed as risky. It’s a natural part of building a sustainable freelance career.

Since 2019 Leapers have been asking the self-employed community about the relationship between their work and their mental health to provide support and policy for the self-employed community. The 2025 mental health and self-employment study is now open and you can make your voice heard.

If your client cites cashflow as a reason they’re stalling on payment, consider agreeing on a payment plan. This ensures you’re receiving part payment for your services immediately while accommodating your client’s cashflow issues.

If you’re not yet charging much per project you may be asking why you need the additional expense of insurance. However, the value of a claim is rarely capped at the fees you’ve received so it’s important to be aware of this when deciding whether to get insured.

Here’s a quick recap of the last month at With Jack, taking a look at some of our claims and what we’ve been up to.

Multi-factor authentication is a quick security win and a straightforward way to instantly enhance your cyber security. While it isn’t 100% foolproof, even if someone gets access to your password they still need the second factor to log in. That’s why MFA is one of the most effective tools to protect your business.

In 8 years of freelancing I had two experiences that drove home the importance of being insured. This is one of them. It’s a story of my flat being burgled and my kit bag being stolen days after shooting my last wedding of the year. It was a lesson that being careful isn’t always enough.

Don’t panic if your client has asked you to sign an agreement that includes an indemnification clause. This is perfectly normal. We’ll look at what it means and what terms to introduce to minimise your liability.

Not all projects or client relationships go to plan, and if it’s a fixed term contract without any termination rights then you can find yourself stuck. This can be a stressful situation for freelancers. How do you politely and correctly terminate a contract?

Did you know there’s a formal process to follow when chasing late payments? Despite there being a system to help you get paid, some freelancers veer a little off path. This can be detrimental to your pursuit of payment. Let’s talk about 3 things to avoid when chasing overdue invoices.