These pet peeves of freelancers are simplified by umbrella companies
Freedom, the satisfaction of working for yourself, exciting projects… that’s what freelance life looks like to many people! But what about the hidden side of the iceberg? Administrative obligations, accounting, prospecting, the anxiety of fluctuating income… Discover the hidden face of freelance life and how umbrella companies can address most of the headaches that plague the daily lives of freelancers.
The formalities involved in setting up a business
Starting a business is a major responsibility and, in some cases, a significant financial investment. Depending on your ambitions and your project, choosing the right legal structure can seem complex. Creating a business is a risk and a commitment.
You can avoid this stress! By choosing umbrella company services, you remain independent, but you become an umbrella company employee, and you don’t need to create a legal structure. At Cadres en mission, as soon as you find a client, we can draw up your employment contract and service agreement with your client in less than 24 hours. You don’t have any specific administrative steps to take on your end, other than having a pen handy. It’s an ideal solution for clients who want to quickly start a project with you. Nothing prevents you from creating your own company as soon as you feel ready.
Day-to-day administrative and accounting management
We don’t always realize the full range of administrative and accounting tasks involved in being self-employed. On the one hand, there are the legal obligations: declarations to the URSSAF (French social security agency) and payment of social security contributions; on the other hand, the legal and accounting aspects that bind you to your clients: quotes, contracts, invoices… and sometimes payment reminders!
➜ When you are an umbrella company employee, all these procedures are handled by the umbrella company. You delegate the administrative, legal, and accounting aspects of your business, allowing you to focus on your core expertise. This represents a considerable time saving that you can then dedicate to your work, the development of your business, and your personal life!
The feeling of financial insecurity
The considerable freedom enjoyed by freelancers contributes to their professional fulfillment. In fact, it’s one of the primary motivations for becoming self-employed. This independence, while highly valued, doesn’t eliminate the sense of insecurity it engenders. Minimal social protection, unstable income, no paid leave… the precariousness of freelance status is a reality that must be acknowledged before taking the plunge. It’s also a matter of planning when a client pays you in 30 or 45 days.
- It entitles you to full social protection: supplementary health insurance, health insurance, professional liability insurance, unemployment insurance, pension contributions, etc.
- It can allow you to smooth out your salary and thus benefit from stable, regular income and paid leave, like any other employee.
The feeling of loneliness
Being in charge of your own business also means managing it alone. However, when you start freelancing, you naturally want support and guidance. As a freelancer, you’ll often experience both successes and failures on your own.
By joining Cadres en mission, you become part of a network of consultants, grouped into areas of expertise. Workshops, conferences, business breakfasts—we organize numerous events that allow you to connect with your peers and discuss your shared challenges. You also benefit from close support: the assistance of a human resources manager and a regional director from your local agency. This way, you are better equipped to develop your business and, most importantly, you’re not alone!
The fear of running out of customers
Prospecting and canvassing are an integral part of a freelancer’s life. The stress of not having enough clients is often present. To find assignments, several solutions are available: word-of-mouth, networking, email marketing, communication efforts, etc.
- You have access to a mission offer service: we provide you with mission offers from our consultants and our network.
- You have access to a selection of tenders, a nd we assist you in preparing your response, if needed.
- We provide tools to help you acquire new marketing and sales skills.
By choosing umbrella company services, you benefit from the advantages of self-employment, namely the freedom to organize your work, choose your assignments and your fees, without giving up the benefits of salaried employment. It’s the guarantee of working with peace of mind.
