Publisher - Empowering the Freelance Economy

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.…

Anyone can start a community business. That's according to Susie Finlayson, interim head of programme delivery, at Power to Change, the trust that supports community businesses in England. If Power to Change gets its way, it will…

Fiverr, the international freelance jobs platform, has formed a partnership with Selina, to build an experiential hospitality brand to address one of the most pressing needs of millennial and Gen Z freelancers and travellers:…

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…

Q: I've seen a freelance/contractor role that I really want to go for but know that I must raise my rate to be in line with inflation. What guidance or tips do you have as a recruiter on how to pitch a higher rate for a role? What have…

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…

TAX CLINIC/READER QUESTION What would trigger an HMRC investigation? Is it different for a limited company freelancer versus an umbrella company worker? And if your umbrella company or payroll service has been named by HMRC as a tax…

HMRC is actively investigating IR35 compliance across many sectors, but the oil and gas sector is particularly under the scope. A report reveals that many investigations gone wrong might be avoided if in-house HR training and processes…

SPECIAL REPORT A ninth suicide has been confirmed in relation to disguised remuneration (DR) schemes, some of which are now subject to the retrospective Loan Charge. A letter from the Financial Secretary to the Treasury has confirmed…