Self-Employment

Freelancers negative about the year ahead

Freelancer report blames government policy for economic woes

Freelancers expect government policy to drive their businesses and the economy into decline over the next year, according to a new report. read more

Living with a child with DDH

Living with DDH

Natalie Trice had a busy career in PR. She had worked for Sense, the charity for deaf and blind people, as well as the Earthwatch Institute and... read more

‘A real programme that changes real women’s lives’

Joy Foster on how she founded TechPixies

Joy Foster has long been a risk taker who, like all entrepreneurs, is good at taking advantage of any opportunity that presents itself. read more

Report calls for delay in Making Tax Digital

Delay needed for HMRC digital tax plan

The Government should delay the date for mandating Making Tax Digital for VAT by at least one year, while encouraging businesses to join voluntarily,... read more

‘44% of side hustlers are parents’

The number of side hustlers – individuals who run their own business on top of their day job – has risen by 32% in the last decade,... read more

Things to consider when you become self employed

Are you about to take the plunge into self-employment? Or exploring what’s involved to make that big decision? Either way, there are some key... read more

More business owners calling debt advice service

A growing number of small business owners and self-employed people are facing high levels of debt as they struggle to keep their businesses afloat,... read more

Facing up to anxiety and being an Alpha Female

Facing up to anxiety

I have it all. A thriving business, a wonderful home, a healthy happy son and the world at my feet as a young, independent, successful business woman.... read more

How to work for yourself

As working mums, we’re all seeking a good balance of work life and home life. In some jobs, that can be a significant challenge, which can lead you... read more

‘44% of side hustlers are parents’

The number of side hustlers – individuals who run their own business on top of their day job – has risen by 32% in the last decade,... read more

Things to consider when you become self employed

Are you about to take the plunge into self-employment? Or exploring what’s involved to make that big decision? Either way, there are some key... read more

Calls increase for Shared Parental Leave to be extended to self-employed

Campaign to extend SPL to self employed steps up

Campaigners for Shared Parental Leave to be extended to the self employed are lobbying Parliament today in support of the Shared Parental Leave and... read more

How to build your brand as a freelancer

Recent research undertaken by ‘The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed’ (IPSE) has highlighted the exponential growth... read more

Franchising for Women

A 2015 NatWest survey revealed that women account for just 23% of franchisees in the UK, and that in the preceding two years, only 17% of new... read more

Five Great Flexible Children’s Franchises

When returning to work after having children, parents often find that their career priorities have changed and that their previous role – and... read more

Women building each other up in franchising and business

Pip Wilkins, CEO at the British Franchise Association (bfa), writes about the benefits of franchising for working mums. It can be tough trying to find... read more

Self-employed: happy today, but worried about tomorrow

Self-employed workers are mostly financially secure and happy in the present, but concerned about the future, according to a new report. The report,... read more