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Remote workforce to spur new microbusiness opportunities and open barriers for talent

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Nov 25, 2020

More than 20 per cent of the global workforce could work remotely three to five days a week as effectively as they could if working from an office, according to a report published by McKinsey. "If remote work took hold at that…

World’s first First Femtech accelerator programme now open for applications – apply now!

Staff Reporter Nov 25, 2020

The day has arrived! 😃 The FemTech Lab #accelerator programme is now opening for #applications. 🤗 The first FemTech Lab cohort is scheduled February-April 2021. Applications will open on December 1st. If you have a great…

Construction companies in the dark over IR35 tax regs: are your clients up to speed to keep your job…

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Nov 23, 2020

An IR35 education drive is urgently needed as the majority of construction businesses are unprepared for significant changes to contractor tax legislation, according to a survey by Randstad Construction, Property & Engineering (CPE).…

Contractors under pressure: HMRC re-opens IR35 enquiries and looks to open new cases, says Qdos…

Staff Reporter Nov 23, 2020

With the effects of the pandemic on the UK economy, it is not surprising that HMRC’s compliance activity seems to be increasing in all areas, according to IR35 specialist Qdos. "The Treasury will be looking for the effects of HMRC’s…

Growing sales in uncertain times – learn tips and tricks

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Nov 22, 2020

In this Freelance Informer Coffee Break video session, we thought you'd like to hear what Head of Google for Startups, Marta Krupinska, had to say while speaking with fellow entrepreneurs and startup founders. The theme of the panel was…

Morrisons own-brand champagne beats luxury brands in taste test

Staff Reporter Nov 21, 2020

A bottle of Morrisons Adrien Chopin Brut Champagne at just £18 beat big name luxury brands, such Moët & Chandon’s Imperial Brut Champagne at £36, in an expert panel taste test. Other supermarket own-brands also came up trumps,…

Local restrictions support grant available for closed businesses – are you eligible?

Staff Reporter Nov 20, 2020

Businesses required to close due to the national restrictions which started on 5 November 2020, may be eligible for a grant. Eligible businesses will receive a one-off grant to support them during the four-week closure and help…

The party’s not cancelled: the stars and companies creating the perfect ‘virtual’…

Staff Reporter Nov 20, 2020

If you like this article please share on social media. The Freelance Informer understands that not all of us will have the luxury of spending the holidays in-person or celebrating the back of 2020 with family and friends, that is why we…

Gov ban on movement of agency care staff follows first high court challenge on COVID hospital…

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Nov 20, 2020

Staffing agencies and recruiters of temporary staff placed in care homes will be scrambling to put their concerns forward by Monday, 23 November, midday, as the government holds a consultation, only launched last Friday 13 November, which…

Top tech innovations to watch in 2021: how could they shape your career?

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Nov 19, 2020

Some of the top tech innovations that will have the greatest impact over the next 10 years, may surprise you - excite you - and some might even get your nose right out of joint. According to Lux Research, the technology that will…

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