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Solo doesn’t mean working alone. It means running your business with the right essential…
Solo, doesn’t mean alone.
One platform for setting up, branding, and thriving as a freelancer in the UK.
Empowering independent professionals to thrive, not just survive.
Ready for the next step?
The freelancer hub by Aspire to Grow
Ready for the next step?
The freelancer hub by Aspire to Grow
Solo is your dedicated platform for growing your freelance career, one step at a time.
Solo, an Aspire to Grow Ltd Company – Supporting Self-Employed Professionals with Confidence and Clarity
Whether you’re a sole trader, freelancer or early-stage founder, running a business alone can be overwhelming. You wear every hat: service delivery, admin, finance, marketing, and more. But just because you’re working solo doesn’t mean you have to figure it all out by yourself.
Solo was built to give you the tools, advice and support you need – so you can grow a business that works for you, not the other way around.
What Services
We Offer For You
Comprehensive Support for Every Freelancer. We understand the unique challenges of working alone. We help you navigate the freelance world with confidence – combining flexibility with real support.
Business Development & Bidding
⦿ Support in preparing winning bids and tender documents.
⦿ Guidance on showcasing your experience and pricing your services competitively.
⦿ Strategies to stand out from competitors in a crowded marketplace.
Website Design and Development
⦿ Support with building a clean, client-ready website that reflects your brand and builds trust.
⦿ Professional, mobile-ready website that is easy to update and manage, so you stay in control without needing a developer every time you want to make a change .
Financial Management
⦿ Your own personal dedicated qualified accountant to handle your end-of-year accounts, tax returns, and VAT submissions.
⦿ Monthly bookkeeping and financial health checks.
⦿ Budgeting and cash flow forecasting to support your business’s sustainability.
Legal and Contract Support
⦿ Templates and guidance for contracts, NDAs, and scopes of work.
⦿ Help understanding your rights and responsibilities with clients.
⦿ Confidence in protecting your time, income, and intellectual property.
Tools and System Setup
⦿ Help choosing and setting up tools for invoicing, time-tracking, and client management.
⦿ Support getting organised with processes that save time and reduce stress.
⦿ Recommendations for freelancer-friendly software that keeps things simple.
Operational Guidance
⦿ Advice on optimising your workflows and processes.
⦿ Project and risk management insights to keep you compliant and efficient.
⦿ Tailored operational support to help you scale.
Finding New Opportunities
⦿ Ongoing support to identify new contracts, projects, and partnerships.
⦿ Guidance on presenting yourself and your work in the best possible light to win projects.
⦿ Tips and advice on building strong project proposals and positioning your brand effectively.
Compliance Support
⦿ Assistance with all your compliance documents, including insurances and risk assessments.
⦿ Help with navigating complex subcontracting legislation and standards i.e. IR35.
⦿ Templates and advice to keep your paperwork in order.
The Benefits of Solo
Unlock incredible value that fuels your growth. With tools designed to showcase your talent, connect you to opportunities, and support your journey, Solo isn’t just a platform- it’s your partner in success
One-Stop for All Your Support needs
Peace of mind, with your compliance and finances expertly handled.
Bespoke guidance tailored to your unique needs
Sustainable growth for long-term success.
A trusted partner invested in your journey.
A network of like-minded professionals to collaborate and grow together.
Our Partners
True success is built on strong partnerships. By working together with trusted partners, we create opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen communities, and drive growth. Together, we elevate each other.
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