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Government 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 NewsHoliday pay: a timely overview for freelancers
Cases like Uber, Deliveroo and Pimlico are only the start of paid leave changing.
Jul 11, 2018 | Freelancing NewsPrinted material to promote your freelance business
Three top tips for when you professionally plug your business on paper.
Jul 9, 2018 | Running Your Business'Taxman likes to litigate, even in the face of defeat'
Even where its odds are poor, a revenue-led HMRC will still likely see you in court.
Jul 8, 2018 | Money NewsFreelancers' Questions: Is sector-specific IR35 guidance the way to go?
Ex-inspector says her old boss understandably wants to understand working practices.
Jul 5, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative freelancers with designs on growth to speak up
Growing or not? The Creative Industries Federation wants to hear from you.
Jul 5, 2018 | Freelancing News'Define self-employment in wake of Hermes, Deliveroo'
Two cases of mislabelling freelancers require a four-fold definition, says IPSE.
Jul 4, 2018 | Freelancing NewsVAT-man hit for inability to say ‘yes, you’re right’
Officials not talking straight is adding to uncertainty for traders trying hard.
Jul 3, 2018 | Money NewsFreelance creatives to have their say on invoices
Survey says it’s heard the horror stories about being paid late -- now it wants the truth.
Jul 2, 2018 | Money NewsBBC talks IR35 guidance with HMRC
Giving certain roles 'safe harbour' from IR35 is signalled in the broadcaster's hush talks with the taxman.
Jun 28, 2018 | IR35 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 NewsPut back digital accounts until 2020, taxman told
'As most traders only know MTD by name, next year is far too soon for it.'
Jun 27, 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 NewsSelf-employed primed to be World Cup winners
Freelancers who set their own hours will be less tempted to show work the red card.
Jun 21, 2018 | Freelancing NewsBBC emails reveal 'Ltd' was presenters' 'only option'
As a new CEST is rumoured, emails show that companies was all but compulsory for BBC talent.
Jun 20, 2018 | Freelancing NewsUnpaid invoice? I wouldn’t ask me, Small Business Commissioner admits
A 'candid' late payment tsar reveals success is still in single figures, despite him being operational for eight months.
Jun 19, 2018 | Money NewsView VAT threshold cut as last resort, officials told
'And even then, what with Brexit, MTD and IR35 reform looming, it needs conditions.'
Jun 19, 2018 | Money NewsCreative jobs dominate happiest freelance trades
A league table ranking life improvement is top-heavy with jobs needing creativity.
Jun 17, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers' Questions: Can I send a cover letter instead of applying online?
Bypassing the hirer’s preferred process probably won’t end well, even if it is error-prone.
Jun 15, 2018 | Freelancing NewsPimlico plumber wins claim he wasn't self-employed
Firms warned they face a ‘tsunami of claims’ from ex-freelancers demanding cash.
Jun 14, 2018 | Freelancing NewsMost small firms want a second EU referendum
Like freelancers, tiny enterprises are unmoved by Brexit, but they'd still like another say.
Jun 12, 2018 | Freelancing NewsBBC 'paid Ltd workers £4million more during internal crackdown'
Far from moving away from them, the BBC’s payments to PSC presenters are up 25%.
Jun 12, 2018 | IR35 NewsLowering the VAT threshold 'would deter self-employed'
The ceiling for when VAT applies should be higher than today's £85,000, says IPSE.
Jun 10, 2018 | Money NewsFreelancers warned over £1,000 allowances
Be ‘very careful’ not to spark an HMRC investigation, dual income taxpayers told.
Jun 7, 2018 | Money NewsFreelancers' Questions: Will freelancing in the EU require a Blue Card?
‘Three-month stints in 2019 or 2020 at clients in the EU still can’t be planned for.’
Jun 6, 2018 | Freelancing NewsDigital age refreshes now-in-force data laws
Freelancers now have an enhanced version of what a business duo went to court about.
Jun 5, 2018 | Technology NewsFour million ignored calls to HMRC 'to increase if IR35 changes'
IPSE: Taxman’s responsiveness will worsen should status decisions be made more difficult.
Jun 5, 2018 | IR35 NewsSix in ten self-employed 'unmoved by Brexit'
Most freelancers are unfazed about leaving the EU, but other worries loom large.
A Freelancer's Guide to Recovering Late Invoices
One of the biggest problems for any freelancer is when clients don’t pay their invoices. It’s likely you’ve already invested time and sometimes money into the project. You may have even turned down other opportunities.
Jun 1, 2018 | Working from Home