Our commitment to you
The SelfEmployed.com editorial team writes for YOU — the entrepreneur, freelancer, and independent professional. Here’s how we maintain our editorial integrity and serve our community.
Why trust us
Trust is the foundation of our relationship with our readers. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the importance of reliable information when making business decisions. Our editorial team is committed to providing accurate, actionable insights that help you build and grow your independent venture.
We maintain strict boundaries between our commercial partnerships and editorial content. Our primary mission is to deliver trusted guidance that helps you make informed business decisions.
Key principles we fllow
Accuracy
Our editorial team follows a rigorous review process for all content:
- Every article undergoes fact-checking by experienced editors
- Business advice is verified against current regulations and best practices
- Technical information is reviewed by subject matter experts
- We promptly correct any inaccuracies when discovered
Found an error? Contact us at [email protected]
Independence
We protect our editorial integrity through strict guidelines:
- Our editorial team operates independently from our advertising department
- Writers and editors receive no compensation from featured services or products
- All recommendations are based solely on merit and relevance to our readers
- Personal experiences and case studies are clearly labeled as such
Authority
Our content is backed by expertise:
- Articles feature insights from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts
- Business advice is supported by current data and research
- Technical content is reviewed by qualified professionals
- Sources are clearly cited and linked when referencing external data
- Contributors’ credentials are verified and disclosed
Practical Experience
We value real-world expertise:
- Our writers and editors have hands-on experience in self-employment
- Case studies feature verified business owners and entrepreneurs
- Guest contributors are vetted for relevant expertise
- Community insights are clearly labeled as peer experiences
How we make money
SelfEmployed.com maintains transparency in our business model:
- Our editorial team operates independently from our revenue streams
- We may receive compensation when readers choose services through our site
- Partner relationships never influence our editorial content or recommendations
- Sponsored content is clearly labeled as such
- Featured services and tools are selected based on value to our community
- Product rankings and reviews are based on objective criteria
- We disclose affiliate relationships where they exist
Advertisement policy
- Ads are clearly distinguished from editorial content
- Sponsored content is prominently labeled
- Partner services are evaluated on merit before being featured
- We reject partnerships that don’t align with our community’s interests
Our promise
Every piece of content on SelfEmployed.com aims to help you:
- Make informed business decisions
- Understand complex topics clearly
- Access reliable resources and tools
- Learn from real entrepreneurial experiences
- Build a sustainable independent career
We’re committed to maintaining these standards because your success is our success.
If you ever have questions about our content or guidelines, please reach out to our editorial team at [email protected].