March 2024

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced a U-turn on its plans to restrict access to phone helplines, following criticism from taxpayers and businesses. The initial plan involved closing the Self Assessment, VAT and PAYE helplines for…

As you build your portfolio you will come to understand that clients and corporate cultures each come with their own personalities. But with a few strategies, you can navigate even the trickiest client situations with grace and…

OPINION Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sang the praises of small business owners in a speech this past week. He is pushing for more small business owners to hire apprentices and more funding for female-founded companies. Both policies are…

Time is running out for freelancers and contractors to claim back potentially thousands of pounds in overpaid taxes under IR35 rules The deadline for submitting an overpayment relief claim is April 5th, 2024. This applies to anyone who…

Love cycling and watersports? We look at the Manta5 SL3 hydro bike, which claims to give newbies to the sport of hydro cycling the best chance of looking like a pro rather than, um, a plonker E-foils and hydrofoil bikes already have a…

In a bid to fight a proposed US law that could force the sale or US market ban, TikTok is deploying its most relatable weapon onto Washington: influencers There are reports that the popular social media app has been flying in…

Want to grow your business but think you can't afford a helping hand? Santiago Steiner goes beyond the ramen noodle jokes to share why cash-strapped uni students and busy solopreneurs should be collaborating for the benefit of their cash…

Katherine Steiner-Dicks contemplates the downfall of the inspirational political speech and how it reflects today's lack of political leadership for the self-employed Remember when politicians were quoted for more than campaign gaffes,…

THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED In honour of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, The Freelance Informer looks at the art of humour and how solopreneurs should embrace it to stand out from the competition Humour, when used strategically, can…

TECH TOPIC OF THE WEEK A recent US court decision has thrown a wrench into the fight against child labour in the tech industry, according to news reports. Will IT contractors speak up or keep silent for fear of losing their jobs? The…