A selection of business news and articles to help make your business a success
Starting a business is an exciting time which may be the result of years of planning but you will still need to appreciate the complex world of business structures. Whether you are a freelancer, contractor or a small business owner, you will have heard of the...
There are nearly five million self-employed people in the UK but, worryingly, just 25% are making regular provision for their retirement and this article will explain the ways in which the self-employed can boost their pensions. This is a situation that has been...
Along with the benefits of self-employment, there is a need to manage your income as a contractor or freelancer which many may not appreciate when they set out on the road to self-employment. One reason for this is that being a freelancer or a contractor may leave you...
It's one thing taking the brave step into self-employment, but knowing how much to charge as a freelancer is a question that everyone making this move will ask. Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer since a lot will depend on the industry you work in, your...
For the hundreds of thousands of contractors working in the UK's private sector, the Budget 2018 brought unwelcome news that the public sector IR35 rules are being extended to them. The move is not entirely unexpected since the private sector has been involved in...
Finding work as a contractor or freelancer is different to discovering permanent jobs. Once you’ve found one client, you’ll still be on the lookout for more. The trouble is, sourcing freelance work can prove tricky. To help you out, we’ve put together five different...
The prospect of working from home as a contractor or freelancer may sound like bliss. There are no co-workers, no commute, no rules...but it's not all sunshine and roses. Many who switch to self-employment often experience frustration, discontent or a dip in...
As a contractor or freelancer, you’ll find that projects are often delayed in the summer due to clients going away or taking time out with the kids. Whilst it’s nice not to be overwhelmed by a high workload, a few quiet months can cause the money stream to stop. And...
There’s a lot to take into account when going down the path of self-employment. This includes the operational structure of your business and how you’ll pay tax, which seems like a whole other world when you’ve spent most of your career as an employee. You may have...
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