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Media freelancers ‘cannot rely on Hawksbee IR35 case win’
For being too close to the margin, a Talksport host’s status victory looks good for him, and probably him alone.
Aug 15, 2019 | IR35 NewsWhen a freelance sole trader should set up a limited company
Perception, profits and protection. Just three of the many reasons why ‘sole trader’ may have had its day -- at least for you.
Aug 12, 2019 | Freelancing NewsBoris Johnson warned of Brexit’s impact on creative industry freelancing
Eighty per cent of creative firms will struggle, and ten per cent face freelancer loss, PM told.
Aug 8, 2019 | Freelancing NewsWill the Good Work Plan be a Good Job done for freelancers?
Regardless of your answer, it’s time government got on with its work, to address your work.
Aug 6, 2019 | Freelancing News‘Self-employed’ taxi driver picks up both ‘worker’ and ‘employee’ status
Freelance driver fails to pass three important status tests, indicating he was in the right.
Aug 1, 2019 | Freelancing NewsCreatives give guarded welcome to new culture minister Nicky Morgan
Clearly on the new DCMS secretary’s radar, freelancers face a fresh chancellor too.
Jul 30, 2019 | Freelancing NewsWhere freelance PR & Marketing workers are in demand, and why
Traditional has had to make way for Social, but it’s by no means all about the Twittersphere if you’re freelance.
Jul 25, 2019 | PRMedia freelancers still waiting on BBC newsreaders’ IR35 appeal
‘Being on our screens as usual, with their IR35 appeal all done, doesn’t mean they won.'
Jul 22, 2019 | IR35 NewsFreelancers' Questions: Do employees who freelance get the personal allowance?
‘Mixing salary and self-employment is fine, but beware billing the client for your co-working space.’
Jul 18, 2019 | Tax AdviceFreelance photography: the skills worth capturing in 2019
Snap up one of these few photography specialisms to command up to £400 a day.
Jul 11, 2019 | Photography NewsAn overview of Holiday pay for freelancers
Cases like Uber, Deliveroo and Pimlico are only the start of paid leave changing.
Jul 11, 2019 | Freelancing NewsRemote freelance workers may be better off in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is the best place in Europe to work on a remote basis for remote freelance workers, study finds. Looking at various factors such as cost of living and number of co-working spaces, the top ten countries to remote work in were determined.
Jul 10, 2019 | Working from HomeBoris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt give 11th hour creative business vows
The prime ministerial candidates pledge fibre broadband, lower tax and no debt for student start-ups.
Jul 9, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelance writing skills are hot today, but always hotter if you have a niche
Hourly rates for writers are at £500, so can you pen quality articles with accuracy and skill?
Jul 4, 2019 | CopywritingGraphic Design makes ‘most-Googled’ jobs list, awaits entry on UK’s most scarce
Strong appetite for the skill on show ‘everywhere’ suggests its jobs aren’t, and nor are its practitioners.
Jul 2, 2019 | DesignThe digital skills it pays to have as a freelancer – at least right now
What’s hot (and what’s not) in the freelance design and digital space.
Jun 27, 2019 | Design NewsJeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson get their creative credentials assessed
The track records of the Tory leadership hopefuls may hold clues on future policy for freelance creatives.
Jun 25, 2019 | Freelancing NewsA UK freelancer's overview of Paternity Rights
How to get supported as a sole trader if you pause self-employment to become a dad.
Jun 20, 2019 | LegalThe key expenses every freelancer wants to claim; but can you?
How sole traders must treat an iPhone with HMRC if it’s also used outside of the business. The guide highlights the key expenses every freelancer wants to claim and if it's possible to actually claim those expenses.
Jun 18, 2019 | Money InformationFreelancers’ Questions: How to strike a deal to resupply all my work for the client?
Time is indeed money for a freelancer who wants to be reasonable but also retain his IP.
Jun 13, 2019 | LegalEU clients shun UK freelance creatives ahead of Brexit red tape
Hassle tomorrow with UK freelancers is putting off EU nations today.
Jun 11, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelance sole traders ‘wrongly preparing for IR35 reform from April’
Officials and ‘experts’ help confuse the self-employed about incoming status rules.
Jun 7, 2019 | IR35 NewsFreelancers’ Questions: How to handle clients who cancel projects?
‘Signed Ts&Cs can save sole traders from customers who pull out, but don’t skimp.’
Jun 4, 2019 | ClientsHow to stay happy as a new freelancer
Leave your comfort zone, visit hubs and stop work -- among other tips to keep smiling through self-employment.
May 31, 2019 | Day-to-Day BusinessWhen you need to file a tax return – if at all
‘You must self-assess if you’re self-employed.’ Helpful? We don’t think so either.
May 29, 2019 | Money InformationA UK freelancer's overview of maternity rights
How to get financially supported when you stop self-employed freelancing to have a baby.
May 23, 2019 | LegalIntellectual Property: what freelancers need to know (Part 3)
Monetising your creations as a freelancer, including in the age of the GDPR.
May 21, 2019 | LegalIntellectual Property: what freelancers need to know (Part 2)
Protect, differentiate and own your offering with trade marks, design rights and contracts.
May 16, 2019 | LegalFreelancers' Questions: What if I didn't price up for a client who now won't pay?
Even the experienced make mistakes pricing up, but a tribunal could make this one especially costly.
May 14, 2019 | Money InformationCreatives urged to vote in ‘unofficial referendum’ on May 23rd
Election result tipped to show the UK’s stance on Brexit -- the 'chaos,' not the 2017 decision.
May 8, 2019 | Freelancing News
