Freelancer Resources

Over the years, we’ve seen a few weird misconceptions about Hnry floating around the internet. We’re not fans of that. So it’s time to mythb...

As a freelancer, how you price your work has a huge impact on your career. Charge too much, and you may not get enough work to stay busy. C...

For many self-employed tradies, understanding the tax system can be complex, time-consuming, and costly - especially if you’re trying to do...

Is it better to be a contractor or an employee? Here’s an answer that might start a debate: It depends! To help you decide for yourself, we...

Times have changed. Ways of working have shifted away from siloed permanent roles, and organisations across New Zealand and the globe have e...

For many self-employed people, holidays are a complete fantasy. Permanent staff have the luxury of taking a holiday (or being sick) knowing...

Being a freelancer has a lot of perks - more freedom, more autonomy, and complete control over what work you take on (and who you work with)...

The holy grail for any freelancer is a steady trickle of new clients and projects coming in. This gives you three great advantages: You...

We’ve all been there as freelancers. You sit down at your kitchen table to do some work when you realise you haven’t put the trash out and t...

We turned to freelance copywriter, Sam Grover, for his thoughts on why a sales pipeline is critical to your success as a freelancer. Sam als...

Most contractors and freelancers don’t think about the full cost of sorting out their financial admin. Our financial admin calculator can he...

We’re not going to sugarcoat it; inflation has been especially hard on sole traders. If you’ve been feeling the cost-of-living pinch, you’r...

One of the biggest myths about being a contactor is that it’s less stable than being a permanent employee. That’s true for some independent...

As a freelancer, I often feel like I work in a vacuum. Generally I work alone, which means I don’t have a team around me to celebrate with....

As a sole trader, solely in charge of your business, you may have some questions around profit. Like, for example, what is it? How important...

DISCLAIMER: The information on this page is intended to be general in nature and is not personal financial product advice. It does not take...

Being a tradie is all about the hard yards. The last thing you need is to have to deal with other distractions – like stolen tools, time off...

An invoice is an extension of your relationship with your client. No matter how good your work is, or how incredible your products are, if...

If you’re a sole trader who invoices their client, you (hopefully) know that invoices are more than a few scribbled details on a scrap piece...

DISCLAIMER: The information on this page is intended to be general in nature and is not personal financial product advice. It does not take...

One of the big hesitations for people who are thinking about taking the leap from a permanent job into freelance work is the idea that they’...

When you work independently as a contractor or freelancer, it becomes really obvious just how much your time is worth. That’s why it’s impo...

Whether you’ve actively crafted one or not, you already have a personal brand. People hear your name and think of certain things, feel speci...

As freelancers, there are always things we can do to start, grow, or scale our businesses. But it can be hard to know where to start or what...

A New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is (you won’t believe this) a number. For businesses. In New Zealand. It links to your business details...

Ready to become a sole trader and take on the world? Brilliant! But there are a few things you need to know before you get started. If you’...

Contracting is an amazing way of life. When you go out contracting, numerous benefits open up: A better work/life balance: as your own b...

To put it mildly, being scammed is a horrible experience. Depending on method and intent, you can lose your savings, your privacy, your sens...