{"id":29533,"date":"2018-01-09T19:16:58","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T23:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=29533"},"modified":"2018-01-09T19:16:58","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T23:16:58","slug":"making-move-freelancer-business-owner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2018\/making-move-freelancer-business-owner\/","title":{"rendered":"Making The Move From Freelancer To Business Owner"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a lot of advantages to working as a self-employed freelancer. For a start, there are no expectations from any third parties. If you choose not to work, there are no shareholders or stakeholders to upset. You don\u2019t have to push up your profits year on year. And you don\u2019t need to engage in endless forecasting and reporting. Taxes and declarations are simpler too. But you don\u2019t have the status, the security, or the protection a limited liability business structure might offer. <\/p>\n

\"Making<\/a>
\nTech Solutions for the Beginner Entrepreneur<\/em><\/p>\n

There comes a time, usually when your earnings reach six figures, that you need to consider registering a company for your work. Without this formal structure, you might find yourself liable to lawsuits personally. This could cost you your home and other assets. Limiting that liability means that only the business is at risk if you do something wrong. So how can you make a move toward a registered business structure?<\/p>\n

Addresses<\/h3>\n

\"Making<\/a>
\nTech Solutions for the Beginner Entrepreneur<\/em><\/p>\n

You will need a formal business address. To register the company, you will need a second party to act as a company secretary. Their involvement beyond this is up to you. But it might be their address you use on your headed paper, or perhaps your accountant\u2019s. Beyond this, you might also need an actual business address to meet with clients, suppliers, and other formal business partners. This is where something like a coworking<\/a> office space plan can help. There is no long-term commitment to the space. You can move around, and even increase your package as you require. This type of set-up helps you test the waters of your new company structure.<\/p>\n

\"Making<\/a>
\nNetworking Tips for Web Developers<\/em><\/p>\n

A formal business structure also opens up opportunities for you that might not have been there before. Many large corporations will only offer opportunities to tender to registered businesses. They are likely to perform credit checks too, but might not be in a position to credit-check you personally. Once you are registered<\/a>, you will need to update your business stationery. If you\u2019re not using a managed business address plan, you might also need a sign or plaque at your formal company address.<\/p>\n

Letting Customers and Clients Know<\/h3>\n

\"Making<\/a>
\nWant to Be a Great Business Leader? Make a Good First Impression<\/em><\/p>\n

You must inform your customers ahead of time that they will now be serviced by a formal company. You can explain the structure if you wish, providing assurances that their service is unlikely to alter. If you\u2019re still working remotely<\/a> from a registered office, make sure they know how to reach you. <\/p>\n

\"Making
\nImage Source<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Why not submit a press release to a local journalist? If you\u2019re hiring anyone locally, this could be a local interest story. You will also need to update your website. Perhaps you\u2019ve changed your trading name to the company name? A new domain might be in order. You can always redirect traffic from your old site to the new one, so you don\u2019t lose anybody. Does your new company have its own logo yet? This might also be a good idea. Perhaps it can be related to any old one you have been using. Are you ready to make a move to become a business owner?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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