
5 ways financial planning can help if you’re self-employed
Millions of people throughout the UK are now self-employed. Whether you work for yourself or are part of an industry where contracting is commonplace, it can place pressure on your finances. You need to fully manage your financial situation and potentially plan for periods where you’re not earning an income. Working with a financial planner can give you confidence in your career and future security.
There’s been huge growth in self-employment in the UK in recent years. According to official statistics:3.3 million people (12% of the labour force) were self-employed in 2001
By 2017, this had increased to 4.8 million people (15.1% of the workforce)There are many benefits to being self-employed, but it often means you need to take greater control of finances in order to ensure ...








