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Katherine Steiner-Dicks

Katherine Steiner-Dicks is an Editorial Consultant and Founder of BuzzVestor Media, a B2B investment news-analysis and media services company that serves startups, publishers, investors, targeted clients and high-net-worth families on how to to create and sustain amazing content, businesses, wealth and lifestyles.

Contractors in these sectors can expect stricter return-to-office policies

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Aug 22, 2022

Independent workers in certain industries may be expected to travel more frequently to client offices this autumn, according to research carried out by TradingPlatforms.com. From the survey, the average attendance rate for the banking…

IR35: Truss must “fix it or ditch it” to boost economy, says compliance expert

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Aug 22, 2022

Conservative leader and Prime Minister candidate Liz Truss has pledged, if voted into power, to review IR35, the tax legislation that many serving and working in the freelance economy see as an “iron shackle” on their employment and…

What is the “new” creator economy and how can freelancers and contractors get in on the…

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Aug 15, 2022

First things first, what is the creator economy? Once you understand what the new creator economy is all about and what drives it you can best cater your interests and skill set to any given segment and start pitching for freelance work.…

“Something doesn’t smell right”: who’s going to foot the bill for these tax…

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Aug 11, 2022

What could happen to the UK's freelancer economy if recruitment agencies and end clients start getting fined by HMRC if their freelancers/contractors are linked to a tax avoidance scheme? Will freelance job boards, recruitment agencies…

Private equity firms on a tech recruitment drive

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Aug 11, 2022

Hiring contractors and freelancers can be an excellent way for private equity firms and their portfolio companies to fast-track the most pressing jobs while HR is recruiting for permanent hires 31% of private equity firms confirmed they…

How to win awards and boost your earning power

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Jul 27, 2022

Winners, nominees and hundreds more freelancers from the YunoJuno community gathered for the UK’s largest freelancer event, back in-person after a two-year hiatus. Katherine Steiner-Dicks speaks with Shib Mathew, YunoJuno Founder and…

“Astonishing”: Conservatives refuse inside IR35 contractors employment rights yet want them to pay…

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Jul 26, 2022

OPINION The government responds to an employment status consultation held four years ago, confirming that contractors operating inside IR35 will not receive employment rights despite paying employment tax It means the government…

Conservatives set to lose 2 million voters despite recovery loan scheme extension

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Jul 23, 2022

The Government has extended a support scheme offering government-backed loans to small businesses for a further two years. Yet, the Tories are expected to still lose up to 2 million small business owner voters at the next general election…

IPSE Pens Wish List To New Chancellor Zahawi, but will Sunak or other candidates ruin any chances…

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Jul 8, 2022

Following the appointment of Nadhim Zahawi as Chancellor, IPSE is hoping a fresh face at the Treasury could mean the opportunity to request a more pro-freelancer and pro-business approach to build back the economy during the Cost of Living…

British freelancers abroad still haunted by IR35

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Jul 5, 2022

READER LETTER In recent years highly skilled contractors have made the move abroad for a better way of life, Brexit or simply for personal reasons. Following the move, many believe it means the ability to attain freelance projects…

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