#39 - The Legal Side of Freelancing

Do all freelancers really need a client contract? If so, what should it contain and is an email sufficient? What is IR35, how does it affect me and what do I need to do? What is the best way to get clients to pay me on time? What does GDPR mean for Brexit? How important are privacy policies and what do they cover? Do freelancers need to register a trademark?  In this latest Freelance Heroes podcast, we address all these questions are more and uncover the legal responsibilities of freelancers, as well as deal with any myths. Some of the questions asked have been submitted by the Freelance Heroes community. For this, we need to point out that this podcast is for information only and cannot be considered as advice. For that, speak to Babs via the links below. About Barbara Jamieson Babs advises on UK and US law, mainly on a wide range of corporate and commercial law matters. After she saw the issues with the legal sector, Babs was on a one-woman mission to shake things up! She has worked in big law firms, and with lots of small to medium-sized businesses, and knows there is a disconnect between what clients are looking for, and how big firms treat their clients. Babs places huge value on building relationships - understanding a client's business, supporting a growth journey, and being that port of call along the way. She firmly believes that all legal advice should be easy to understand, straightforward and easy for small business owners to understand and apply. Get in touch with Babs at https://www.linkedin.com/in/babsjamieson/ and on her website at jamiesonlaw.legal