Starting a cooking business from home
In recent years there’s been a huge boost in people seeking to start a home... read more
Did you know that almost five million people in the UK are self employed? The number is ever growing – and particularly among parents. In most cases, parents turn to self employment and freelancing to give them more flexibility and, ideally, more time with their children. Here you can find more about how to get a freelance job, what it's really like to be a freelancer and legal issues to consider.
In recent years there’s been a huge boost in people seeking to start a home... read more
Ever considered setting up your own nursery? Carlo Pandian gives you some tips on how to... read more
Become a home based travel agent
Fancy working in the travel industry? workingmums.co.uk gives an overview and talks to one... read more
Have you ever considered going freelance? Of the UK’s 1.88 millionfreelancers, 40% are women and the vast majority of those who started out recently are new mothers.** The benefits are numerous. Being your own boss means you can work how you want, when you want – and freelancers’ job satisfaction is generally extremely high as a result. Before you take the plunge, though, there are a few things you need to know: read more
The UK has seen a rise in freelancing in recent years, driven in part by a shift towards the so-called “gig economy” - a new frontier of... read more
If you want to freelance, it’s best to follow some simple tips in order to ensure you get paid. Freelancing is the modern answer to many... read more
Dave Chaplin is the founder and CEO of ContractorCalculator.co.uk, an online resource for freelancers and contractors and one of workingmums.co.uk's... read more
A report from an All-Party Parliamentary Group calls for a review of legislation around contracting, with a focus on rights for those who fall inside... read more
IR35 has finally been rolled out to the private sector this week, amid much controversy and calls for an overhaul of the tax system for self employed... read more
A new survey by IPSE shows half of freelancers are anticipating stopping contracting after April when controversial tax reforms become law. read more
IPSE highlights some of the disproportionate problems facing female freelancers during the pandemic for International Women's Day. read more
The European Commission is moving towards legislation on gig workers' rights at a time when Matthew Taylor is decrying lack of action in the UK. read more
John Bell from Clarke Bell gives some advice to contractors and freelancers who may be considering closing down their limited company in the wake of... read more
Charles Russam, owner of WorkingFree.co.uk, says it is vital to have the right mindset if you want to be a successful independent worker. read more
A new survey highlights how women-owned business owners are having to sacrifice more in terms of holiday and salary than their male counterparts as a... read more
Jon Munnery gives expert advice on what to do if you are considering closing down your limited company. read more
Damilola Ojuri from the Federation of Small Businesses outlines research highlighting the need for more targeting of financial and practical support... read more
Working from home has always been a good option for parents juggling school runs and childcare. However, since the pandemic, working from home has... read more
A new survey shows many freelancers and contractors have suffered increased stress as a result of Covid-19, with many saying Government support has... read more
workingmums.co.uk has some advice on how to start up a business in difficult times. read more
Alice Rivers-Cripps set up her own handmade jewellery design company and has built it while growing her family. She talks to workingmums.co.uk about... read more
The Government's response to a House of Lords report on Off-Payroll tax legislation has been criticised for failing to address fundamental flaws in... read more
Prior to having my child I worked for a business agency for over 10 years, but was denied flexible/part-time hours request after my maternity leave... read more
Dave Chaplin from ContractorCalculator and IR35 Shield explains how contractors and firms need to prepare for the changes that are going ahead next... read more
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