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Should we wait till 75 to retire?
A think tank report this week proposed raising the retirement age to 75 by 2035. Is that an idea worth considering? read more
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Self Employment
Should we be anxious about the rollout of IR35 to the private sector?
Contractors are part of the UK's flexible workforce and many are very worried about the rollout of a tax reform to the private sector after its impact... read more
Franchising
Questions to ask yourself before buying a franchise
With so many options available, choosing which franchise to buy can be a daunting decision to make. read more
Self Employment
Franchising: finding a career that suits you
Pip Wilkins from the bfa describes why franchising might help you if you are stuck in a career rut. read more
Diversity
The importance of representation
Selma Nicholl speaks to workingmums.co.uk about her children's talent agency and how Virgin StartUp helped her to pursue her business idea. read more
Self Employment
Virgin StartUp announces 50/50 pledge on start-up funding
Virgin StartUp is making a public pledge to equalise funding support for female and male entrepreneurs. read more
Self Employment
‘Over 50’s account for nearly half of self-employed’
New analysis shows the extent to which the over 50's are turning to self-employment. read more
