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Danny Matthews, the founder of Danny & Co, a Cirencester-based branding and design studio for small businesses, thinks he knows a thing about website performance. He is so confident in this area he says he can visit any website and…

This April you could be one of the additional rate taxpayers. In the past, you might have thought you'd be celebrating that development but not necessarily when you find out how much worse off you could be. Sarah Coles of Hargreaves…

HMRC ignored its own IR35 tool and pursued innocent contractor for over £100,000, said insurer Be informed, be Freelancer Informed! | Freelance Informer An insurer that represents the self-employed has criticised HMRC for not…

A new study reveals the best remote working locations for freelancers when it comes to factors like sunshine, low-cost rent, cheap flights and the all-essential: coffee Be informed, be Freelancer Informed! | Freelance Informer …

Want to get fit, but never seem to have the time to exercise? Starting to feel desk-bound with back-to-back video calls? Here are some great ways to stay fit even at your desk. Be informed, be Freelancer Informed! |…

SPECIAL REPORT Hybrid work isn't hitting the mark for parents and workers over 50 says new research Millions of contractors and freelancers have been working remotely or in some hybrid fashion for years. But now that more people have…

If contract-for-hire is in demand, what does that mean for the freelance economy? And what are the prods and cons? Upwork the freelancer jobs platform is expanding into full-time hiring recruitment through contract-for-hire roles. A…

Being a supply teacher has its benefits, like flexible working. However, the role often has its share of problems. Resolving them is no walk in the park, either. This article takes a look at the concerns of supply teachers at a time…

Penang (Malaysia), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Bangalore (India), Chiang Mai (Thailand), and Buenos Aires (Argentina) have been named the most freelance-friendly cities in the world. New data analysis has revealed the top locations to…

New research from IPSE suggests the self-employed sector’s contribution to the UK economy fell by an estimated £25bn in 2022. The findings are a “wake-up call” for government to change course on its agenda for the nation’s smallest…