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Aug 6, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative industries 'amplify success of DCMS sectors'
Minister trumpets the success of Music, but such traditional sectors are struggling the most.
Jul 31, 2018 | Freelancing NewsDeliveroo boss calls for new charter for self-employed
Let 'gig economy' giants grant benefits in isolation to status, government urged.
Jul 25, 2018 | Freelancing NewsBrexit White Paper 'lacks conviction for the creative industries'
Ministers told that creatives need them to more than just 'step in the right direction.'
Jul 16, 2018 | Freelancing NewsGovernment told of eight ways to boost the flagging self-employed
A signficant slump in sole traders' confidence warrants numerous actions, urges FSB.
Jul 11, 2018 | Freelancing NewsStaff hint pulling World Cup sickies isn’t the goal
Why employees will bunk work appears to be the underlying reason many want to freelance.
Jun 28, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreatives warn on Brexit-immigration deal
Three-quarters of firms fear being impeded by freedom of movement curbs.
Jun 25, 2018 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: On my CV, what is a value proposition statement?
Expert demystifies a key statement that can help freelancers win work.
Jun 24, 2018 | Freelancing NewsSix in ten self-employed 'unmoved by Brexit'
Most freelancers are unfazed about leaving the EU, but other worries loom large.
Freelancers invited to pilot money-making course
How to unlock premiums and A-list clients -- to be shared by a freelancer whose achieved both.
May 22, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCall to extend tax-free training to freelancers
'Giving sole traders tax breaks on new skills will boost their undereducated, youngest ranks.'
May 9, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers’ Questions: What if an Upwork freelancer we paid didn’t do the work?
How an out-of-pocket overseas client can tackle an errant online freelancer.
May 2, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelance groups unveil 10-point manifesto
The government is ready to listen, so the self-employed’s supporters are filling its ear.
Apr 11, 2018 | Freelancing News‘Freedom to innovate’ gives freelancers a buzz
Study finds the happiness which the self-employed feel can’t be emulated by staff.
Apr 9, 2018 | Freelancing NewsSelf-employed alerted to new NIC rates for 2018/19
Changes to how much freelancers will pay in Class 2 and Class 4 are imminent.
Apr 5, 2018 | Freelancing NewsMinisters fund creative sector deal with £150m
Creatives and officials sound less than unified about what their new partnership signifies.
Apr 4, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreatives back Brexit implementation period agreement
‘Much-needed certainty’ for creative firms embraced, thanks to a deal lasting until 2020.
Mar 28, 2018 | Freelancing NewsBritain’s creative digital exports come in at £21bn
Freelancers contributing to a space now behind 70% of all creative services exports.
Mar 16, 2018 | Freelancing NewsTwice as many self-employed mothers than in 2008
Ahead of today’s Spring Statement, officials are urged to support mums who freelance.
Mar 13, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative industries body backs May’s Brexit speech
‘Good but could do better on the detail, especially around the self-employed.’
Mar 5, 2018 | Freelancing News‘First step’ to give freelancers shared parental leave taken
MP puts freelance parents at the heart of a bill to block-share maternity allowance.
Feb 23, 2018 | Freelancing NewsVow not to raise self-employed NICs divides business groups
‘Watershed moment’ or ‘wasted opportunity’? Freelancers’ supporters clash over a promise not to hike Class 4.
Feb 14, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCall to extend shared parental leave to freelancers
New parents who work for themselves need flexible childcare the most -- IPSE.
Feb 13, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative industry 'sidelined' in Brexit talks
A worrying 80% of firms say Britain’s creative status is heading for a bruising.
Feb 9, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers' Questions: Is doing the US client's work there or here less taxing?
Staying in the UK to supply a New York firtm is less exciting, but more viable.
Feb 9, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFewer self-employed declaring bankruptcy
A wave of personal insolvencies doesn’t appear to be engulfing freelancers.
Jan 29, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFancy a cuppa of creativity? Tea found to enrich ideas
Freelancers may need only half a cup to stir some innovation into their work.
Jan 19, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers' Questions: Can I claim petrol costs as a new Uber driver?
Moonlighting at night while setting up a business by day may be taxing.
Jan 3, 2018 | Freelancing NewsWhich gigs will freelancers find most profitable?
Focus on long term contracts and charging more with experience.
Dec 13, 2017 | Freelancing NewsHow to deal with stress as a freelancer
Follow these steps to minimise the stress that comes with being a freelancer.
Dec 12, 2017 | Freelancing News