2021

Does the thought of taking a day or two off or going on holiday give you sleepless nights for fear of missing out on vital work calls or new leads? And when you do take a break, do you spend too much time checking work emails and social…

Match of the Day host, Gary Lineker, is being pursued by HMRC in a First Tier Tax Tribunal carrying a potential £4.9m in tax liability. According to HMRC, Lineker should have been operating ‘inside IR35’ on contracts held at the BBC…

In the UK, small business job losses look to have been almost double the losses for big businesses, according to a Xero Small Business Insights report. Without a sustainable recovery in small business based jobs it will be very challenging…

Upwork has launched a new industry category - the work marketplace. The move was made to give freelancers and companies multiple ways to 'Upwork'. But what does that mean? What is Upwork's Work Marketplace? According to Upwork, the…

The technology and customer service experience behind grocery delivery businesses and apps could spur job opportunities for freelancers, contractors and agency workers in the UK. One player, in particular, goPuff, a US-based…

Following the initial shift from offline to online, businesses are now optimising their e-commerce sites, prioritising their brand image and getting creative. Digital transformation isn’t slowing down anytime soon and these services will…

Approaching companies for business can be daunting and time-consuming. But it doesn't always have to be. That's why The Freelance Informer has launched the Guide to Winning New Business, a simple step-by-step approach to putting your best…

Business insurer Simply Business surveyed 250 self-employed people in different professions, including IT, business consultancy, and project management. Two-thirds expect IR35 reform will significantly impact their business with no benefit…

If you are a freelancer with a big idea, a business still in the planning stages or ready to grow, this competition is designed to boost your skills, network and confidence. The Pitch - now in its 14th year - is an independent pitching…

No rest for the wicked. HMRC scammers are working 24/7. With the latest SEISS applications now open, the HMRC has had to alert taxpayers, especially the self-employed, to look out for a host of scams being beamed across text and WhatsApp…