Video – what freelancers wish they’d known from the start

Today, 4.6 million people in Britain are self-employed, and a healthy percentage of them are mums. But what’s it like to go freelance? And what pitfalls should you avoid?

To find out, online accountancy experts Crunch have put together a video called What successful freelancers wish they’d known from the start.

In the video they interview researchers, lobbyists, a variety of freelancers (and us!) to find out why freelance works for some people, and what they’ve learned along the way.

If you’re considering going freelance, or have already made the leap, watch the video and find out what other freelancers and experts think. Work out whether it may be the right choice for you, and get some tips on how to make it work.

Watch now: What successful freelancers wish they’d known from the start