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Government unveils new takes on the self-employed
'Hidden' changes suggest what the taxman giveth, he may quickly taketh away.
Jan 29, 2007 | Money NewsCreatives urged to rethink how they're paid
Media agencies mustn't be too fond of retainers if they want long-term business.
Jan 23, 2007 | Money NewsTaxman tempts inspectors with £2,000 bonus
Squeezing more money out of taxpayers has never paid so royally.
Jan 8, 2007 | Money NewsUK tax system 'must support freelance workers'
Sir James Mirrlees is urged to make the UK less taxing for freelancers.
Jan 3, 2007 | Money News75,000 Brits tip-off the taxman
New measures from HMRC, like the evasion hotline, should help - not hinder the compliant.
Dec 5, 2006 | Money NewsTwice as many firms hit by late payers
More and more clients are taking their small suppliers for granted.
Nov 17, 2006 | Money NewsFirms 'spend days pondering bank accounts'
Adding up the pluses & minuses of a new account is deemed 'impossible'.
Nov 9, 2006 | Money NewsRace to lock in mortgaqe rates
With the Bank of England set to announce a further rise in interest rates tomorrow, freelancers are being urged to use this afternoon to secure the current range of low fixed rate mortgages.
Nov 8, 2006 | Money NewsBusiness 'clueless' over tax penalties
Two-thirds of firms are unaware how taxing it is to miss filing deadlines.
Nov 6, 2006 | Money NewsCreatives 'lack financial sense'
Agency staff accused of being too full of ideas to give any gravitas to finance.
Oct 24, 2006 | Money NewsVictims of ID theft 'clueless until next year'
It takes 450 days to learn you’re a victim, and a further 300hrs to recover.
Oct 20, 2006 | Money NewsYour £600,000 tax bill made 'quick & easy'
Record number of Brits log on to 'conveniently' pay off a lifetime of tax.
Oct 4, 2006 | Money NewsLess form-filling for small business rate relief
But fears are raised that next year's rates will be set by local councils.
Sep 7, 2006 | Money NewsBrits' identities sold for £1
Websites offer the IDs of HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds TSB and Barclays customers.
Sep 4, 2006 | Money NewsTaxman wants 'draconian' new powers
Advisors condemn plans to fingerprint, search, bail and arrest tax cheats.
Yo! pioneer to enrich start-ups with £8,000
Self-employed and 50+? Then you’re prey for the ex-Dragons’ Den entrepreneur.
Economic woes deflate City entrepreneurs
London’s self-employed begin to lose faith in the UK economy.
Aug 4, 2006 | Money NewsTaxman 'out of touch' with entrepreneurs
Even finance experts admit HM Revenue & Customs is too taxing.
Jul 31, 2006 | Money NewsTaxman faces 'VAT bill of £100m'
An amber light shows for UK firms to claw back VAT overpayments.
Jul 24, 2006 | Money NewsLax payers erode small firms’ survival prospects
Survey says 80 companies are folding each working week.
Jul 19, 2006 | Money NewsSelf-assessors rejoice as tighter tax deadline is axed
Government U-turns its plan to cut tax filing times for the self-employed.
The myths and facts about Umbrella Companies
For freelancers unsure how umbrella companies operate, Contractor Umbrella has compiled a list of common myths and facts.
Jul 12, 2006 | Money NewsCash 'not needed' for a successful start-up
Creative freelancers debate finance’s role in launching a small business.
Jun 28, 2006 | Money NewsSocial entrepreneurs get £33m injection
The UK’s most deprived areas are to be enriched by new business ideas.
Jun 27, 2006 | Money NewsEntrepreneurs at risk from personal neglect
Put all your nest eggs in one basket for a ‘high risk’ retirement strategy.
Jun 22, 2006 | Money NewsTaxman 'doing everything' to speed up VAT registration
MP warns a big rise in complaints could hurt the UK as a centre for start-ups.
Jun 19, 2006 | Money NewsWomen shun self-employed careers
Cash crisis blamed for fewer women deciding to ‘go it alone’ in 2006.
Jun 9, 2006 | Money NewsSmall firms offered cash injection of £2m
State and private investors join forces to pour millions into fledgling start-ups.
May 24, 2006 | Money NewsCash crisis hits female start-ups
Age-old problem of finance is alive and kicking women in the 21st century.
May 9, 2006 | Money NewsHow to avoid late payers
Ten tips to help freelancers steer clear of tardy invoice payers.
Apr 11, 2006 | Money News
