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‘Fatal flaw’ to omit self-employed from Britain’s new immigration policy
The government’s ruling out of any freelance provision for 2021 entry is condemned.
Feb 25, 2020 | Freelancing NewsFreelancer confidence ‘fallen off a cliff’ over IR35 tax changes
The few with faith in their one-person empire seem not to have clients cancelling freelancer hiring.
Feb 18, 2020 | IR35 NewsHow to pay tax as an Italian freelancer for a London-based company?
No cure for his ‘big fear,’ but a new freelancer may qualify for a small liability this first time around.
Feb 6, 2020 | Money InformationCreative freelancers' Brexit fears seem to ease, as the transition period begins
With the ‘worst of the uncertainty’ gone, an increasingly freelance-friendly visa system can come into focus.
Feb 3, 2020 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers’ Questions: How to freelance in the UK as an EU citizen after Brexit?
Between today and December it’s ‘as you were,’ but after that, it’s uncertain.
Jan 30, 2020 | Running Your BusinessGender rate gap goes into reverse for top creative-media freelancers
Social Media, Videography and PR now pay men less handsomely than women for the very same skills.
Jan 27, 2020 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers’ Questions: How much is the late payment fee, if I didn’t set a ‘pay-by’ date?
Debt collection expert helps a forgetful freelancer trying for 7-day terms, following fob-offs.
Jan 23, 2020 | Money InformationEverything freelancers need to know about IR35 (but were afraid to ask!)
The top FAQs on IR35; since 2000, as of 2017 and from April 6th 2021.
Jan 22, 2020 | IR35 / IR591January 31 is far from the Brexit saga cut-off, creative freelancers cautioned
Negotiations won’t stop next Friday, nor will questions about EU freelancing post-December 2020.
Jan 21, 2020 | Freelancing NewsA freelancer's guide to expenses
Expert guidance on the most common costs that self-employed people can offset, as well as the categories capital, business or private in which the expenditure of a freelancer falls within.
Jan 20, 2020 | Tax AdviceA UK freelancer’s overview of VAT
All you need to know about VAT if you’re self-employed, especially as Brexit looms.
Jan 19, 2020 | Money NewsFreelancing’s hardest part? That’s not as easy, say self-employed creatives
Unlike what freelancers love, what they fear and loathe tends to vary. But these five grate the most.
Jan 17, 2020 | Running Your BusinessCan I reimburse myself for business expenses I paid for personally?
‘Better to be a sole trader, if you want to claim for a subscription and an email account without HMRC issues.’
Jan 14, 2020 | Money InformationAn overview of Holiday pay for freelancers
Cases like Uber, Deliveroo and Pimlico are only the start of paid leave changing.
Jan 11, 2020 | Freelancing NewsTax deadline survival guide for freelancers who need to self-assess by January 31st
Beware HMRC’s ‘file any time you wish’ claim, as it only applies to the totally prepared.
Jan 9, 2020 | Money InformationFreelancing’s best part? The self-employed are unanimous
‘It’s all about autonomy, as freelancing’s many other perks, like flexibility, all flow from it.’
Jan 6, 2020 | Day-to-Day BusinessFreelance creatives tell MPs their 2020 concerns
Free and easy-to-use template lets the self-employed have their say to up to 140 MPs.
Jan 2, 2020 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers share their wishes for New Year 2020
The legislative plan for the year ahead appears to miss much of what the self-employed need.
Dec 19, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers’ advisers throw parties’ IR35 review pledges into doubt
The jostling for the freelance sector’s vote this Thursday has become unedifying.
Dec 9, 2019 | IR35 NewsFreelancer confidence collapses as economic fears take hold
It’s the economy (stupid), no longer Brexit or IR35, that’s behind the self-employed’s record pessimism.
Dec 5, 2019 | Freelancing NewsNo full-time Small Business Commissioner is the least of freelancers’ payment woes
The Tory manifesto is right to vow action against late payment, but wrong if it thinks the SBC is a panacea.
Dec 3, 2019 | MoneyGeneral election 2019: what self-employed freelancers are promised
The main three parties’ manifestos make many pledges. Are any aimed at you?
Nov 29, 2019 | Freelancing NewsHow to freelance as a non-UK citizen for an EU-based client?
Know your options in a world of tax, compliance, Brexit and IR35 reform.
Nov 26, 2019 | Freelancing NewsLabour and Lib Dem 2019 manifestos pick up on creative industries’ needs
An industry wish-list can have a few of its boxes ticked off thanks to ‘Real Change’ and ‘Jo’s Plan.’
Nov 21, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers’ Questions: What now a late paying client is finding fault with my work?
Debt recovery expert helps a freelancer suddenly told of quality issues while waiting to get paid.
Nov 18, 2019 | Money InformationHow freelance creatives can become ghosting-busters
Four fundamentals to help keep the frighteningly prevalent act of ghosting at bay.
Nov 15, 2019 | Freelancing NewsCreative skills marketplace hands freelancers fresh Brexit advice
Guidance on what prolonged uncertainty (including a general election) means for freelancers just got updated.
Nov 7, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelancing in 2020? Get ready to navigate Brexit and IR35 reform
You’ll likely want to be hands-on with next year’s mixed bag. But there’s no need to flinch.
Nov 4, 2019 | Freelancing News‘Ghosting’ keeps creative freelancers awake at night, not just on Halloween
Fast-paced, saturated nature of the creative industry blamed for a ‘leave in the lurch’ culture.
Nov 1, 2019 | Freelancing NewsShould I revive my company or keep sole trading as IR35 is changing?
‘Turnover doesn’t have a bearing on the best way to freelance; paperwork and fees might.’
Oct 28, 2019 | Tax Advice
