December 2022

Could a soon-to-be-launched social freelance network replace fee-based freelancer platforms? As the cost of living crisis rages on, a reported 47% of UK adults are looking for a side hustle to cope with the impact that a…

To help build effective financial habits for the New Year and beyond, here are 6 recession-proof financial resolutions for 2023 from a self-made millionaire The tips are from expert Thomas Kralow, a professional trader,…

Recourse for contractors whose Off-payroll status has been incorrectly assessed appears not to be a priority for the government, according to contractor service specialists A recent HMRC report revealed that a third of businesses…

OPINION By Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of tax compliance firm IR35 Shield Findings of an HMRC research report on the impact of the Off-payroll working rules on the contractor labour market, private sector and voluntary sector…

“For me, a Christmas movie is something more than a story that directly addresses the more obvious trappings of the holiday season," says writer, director and sometimes actor (and fellow freelancer) Justin Trefgarne who shares his top ten…

A top lecturer at the MetFilm School (London, Leeds and Berlin) shares her top tips for romcom films to watch this Christmas Keeping warm will be a top priority this holiday season, and whilst we can’t help with the cost of…

Tax professionals say the Government should think again about its plans to make it compulsory for self-employed businesses and landlords to keep digital records and report their income quarterly from April 2024. The results of a recent…

Sarah Coles, senior personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown offers some tips on how you can halt unnecessary festive borrowing and avoid a debt handover The rising price of everything has sent the cost of Christmas through the…

Not all umbrella company PAYE schemes are what they seem says contractor tax specialist In a recent LinkedIn post, Graham Webber Director of Tax at WTT Consulting, which is a specialist in contractor tax, highlighted that contractor tax…

This time of year is often hectic for freelancers. Here are some tips to make the most of the holidays and get your business in order for the new year Come December, a freelancer's work schedule can become hectic. Clients are rushing to…