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The reality of working for yourself Behind every successful freelancer is a story of resilience. Self-employment offers enormous opportunities, but it also demands confidence, persistence and a willingness to face uncertainty. This episode examines the realities of independent working. Working for yourself can offer freedom, flexibility and fulfilment. But it can also bring uncertainty, loneliness and financial risk. In Episode 2, Liz Barclay examines the realities of self-employment, includin...

Self-employment: Britain's forgotten economic powerhouse 4.4 million people. £336 billion. Why are the self-employed overlooked? Britain's self-employed workforce contributes more than £336 billion to the economy and includes everyone from electricians and builders to consultants, creatives and business owners. Yet despite their enormous contribution, many still feel overlooked by policymakers and misunderstood by the wider public. In this episode, Liz Barclay explores what self-employment reall...