Self Employment
Freelancers face mixed outlook as restrictions ease
New research by IPSE shows a mixed picture for freelancers, with a quarter bouncing back... read more
Franchises
The Working Mums franchise archive introduces a wealth of advice and practical tips on how franchises work and how would-be business owners can be a franchisee themselves.
Self Employment
What’s been happening to self-employed women during the pandemic?
What will the overall impact of the pandemic be on self-employment, and what how will... read more
Self Employment
Spike in people freelancing as a side hustle
The number of people freelancing alongside employed jobs has risen significantly over the... read more
Self Employment
Call for alignment of tax and employment law for contractors
A report from an All-Party Parliamentary Group calls for a review of legislation around... read more
Self Employment
IR35 comes to the private sector
IR35 has finally been rolled out to the private sector this week, amid much controversy... read more
Self Employment
‘Half of freelancers planning to stop contracting in the UK after IR35 reforms’
A new survey by IPSE shows half of freelancers are anticipating stopping contracting after... read more
Self Employment
‘Late payments disproportionately affect female freelancers’
IPSE highlights some of the disproportionate problems facing female freelancers during... read more
Self Employment
Moves towards gig working rights
The European Commission is moving towards legislation on gig workers' rights at a time... read more
Self Employment
Advice for contractors closing down their company
John Bell from Clarke Bell gives some advice to contractors and freelancers who may be... read more
Self Employment
Freelancing in the wake of Covid
Emma Louise O'Brien from Renovo has some advice for people considering freelancing after... read more
Self Employment
Advice for working through an umbrella company
Crawford Temple from Professional Passport provides a helpful digest of the issues to... read more
Self Employment
Decline in people wanting to start a business
A new survey shows a fall in the number of people wanting to start a business in 2021,... read more
Self Employment
Call for higher taxes for self employed
Institute for Fiscal Studies calls for higher taxes for the self-employed in return for... read more
Self Employment
Committee criticises lack of Covid support for some self employed people
The Public Accounts Committee has called on HMRC to explain why some self employed people... read more
Self Employment
Quarter of self-employed to delay paying tax
A quarter of self employed workers are expected to delay paying tax at the end of the... read more
Self Employment
Survey suggests firms are not ready for IR35 changes
A new survey shows many firms appear to be leaving assessments for IR35 until the last... read more
Self Employment
Report calls for urgent support for self employed
The interim report of a cross-party inquiry commissioned by the Prospect union warns of a... read more
Self Employment
Making mealtimes fun
Sophia Procter launched her innovative toddler plates business during the pandemic and,... read more
Self Employment
Number of solo self employed falls
New research by IPSE shows a fall in the number of solo self employed, with sectors such... read more
Self Employment
How can we boost female-led businesses in 2021?
Investor Deepali Nangia says that we need to get more men on board to boost the number of... read more
Self Employment
Self-employment survival advice
If you are recently self employed, how do you protect your well being in the current... read more
