Business continuity
Have a plan for what happens if you're ill or your computer fails mid-project: backups, a trusted colleague who can cover, and clear terms on delays.
Backups
Keep at least one backup off your computer, for example encrypted cloud storage, and check you can restore from it.
A buddy arrangement
Agree with a trusted colleague in your language pair that you'll cover for each other in an emergency, with the clients' agreement.
Good to know
- The members' forum has an active business board where colleagues share experiences of agencies and clients.
- Our business guides are reviewed every year by the Professional Practice team.
- Members can book a free 30-minute call with one of our partner accountants each year.
Downloads
- Business expenses checklist (PDF, 95 KB)
- Starting out as a freelancer (PDF, 520 KB)
Need help? Contact the professional practice team on practice@sfti.example or 0113 496 0143.
Page last reviewed 29 March 2026