The UK is home to 4.2 million home workers, and freelancers are now the fastest growing group in the UK labour market.
It seems a combination of the economic downturn and a change in work patterns is pushing more and more of us to take matters into our own hands.
If you’re thinking of going it alone, make sure you never miss a meeting by staying in touch via conference call – and check out these five highest paying freelance jobs in the UK.