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An expert is advising freelancers and contractors to look at new markets to boost their business.According to umbrelladetective.com, Noel Quinn, head of commercial banking at HSBC says innov...

Freelancers and contractors might want to think about increasing their online activity as a recent study has found one in ten pounds will be spent on the internet by 2012.The report by Exper...

The government should not rush into changes to IR35. That''s the call from the Professional Contractors Group (PCG).It has been campaigning for the tax rule to be simplified or abolished alt...

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIoT) is welcoming government plans to improve the process of making tax policy.The CIoT says the publication of the coalition''s paper called Tax Policy...

Many freelancers and contractors are turning to risky lending to finance their businesses.A new study has found that small businesses are suffering from a lack of credit from banks.The surve...

An industry body says it welcomes the clearest statement yet from the government that it will abolish the IR35 tax rule.It follows an interview with small business minister Mark Prisk in The...

The emergency budget could have ''disastrous implications'' for contractors. That''s the warning from Contractor Financial.The firm which advises on mortgages, pensions and insurance, says t...

It is likely that freelancers and contractors in the UK will have to pass the VAT rise on to customers.The Federation for Small Business says SMEs will not be able to absorb the costs.Chance...

The new coalition government says it is ''committed'' to clamping down on tax avoidance.HM Treasury has released a statement on the matter. The department has pledged to "take a more st...

People in the UK are more likely to lie on their CV than people from other countries.That''s the findings of Pre-employment screening specialist Powerchex. It carried out a study that involv...

Many freelancers and contractors will reap benefits from the emergency budget. That''s the view of several leading industry bodies.Chancellor George Osbourne announced a series of measures t...

There are calls for the coalition government to harness the expertise of the private sector recruitment industry when dealing with youth unemployment.That''s the view of the Recruitment and ...

Contractors and freelancers should brush up on their language skills to give business a boost.That''s the advice of Simon Nathan from the Confederation of British Industry.He recommends lear...

There will be more pressure on contractors and freelancers to get their tax returns in on time.HM Revenue and Customs is scrapping its 7 day grace period for late filings.In the past anyone ...

There are calls for the Chancellor to consider small businesses in the emergency budget.The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has written and open letter to George Osbourne urging him to &q...

Freelancers and freelance contractors could benefit from having their own office space as a way to avoid the distractions of home and as a place to meet clients and fellow freelancers. That'...

There could be good opportunities around for freelancers and contractors with specialist skills as a survey shows two-thirds (68 percent) of UK companies are having difficulties with recruit...

Freelancers and contractors worried about the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) could benefit from a guide published by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).The regulations will...

Concerns have been raised over how possible cuts at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) enquiry centres, might affect freelancers and contractors.A report by the Low Income Tax Reform Group (LITRG...

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is reporting a boost in confidence in the temporary jobs market.According to the REC''s June Jobs Outlook, 1 in 3 employers are planning to...

A new survey suggests that government talk of spending cuts has knocked business confidence in the UK.The Centre for Economics and Business Research did the survey on behalf of accountants B...

Contractors and freelancers are among those needing more support from high street banks.That''s the view of the Forum of Small Business (FSB).It has found that a quarter of SMEs say they are...

New European legislation could see female freelancers winning the right to maternity leave for the first time. A new directive has been agreed by European governments that aims to increase s...

More details are set to emerge about the IR35 review in the near future Treasury officials have confirmed, possibly as soon as the emergency budget later this month.According to a report in ...

Despite an upturn in the overall number of professionals working on a contract basis, the demand for IT freelancers fell in May for the third month in a row.According to Contractor UK a repo...

Freelancers across the country are being asked to mark their diaries for the 23rd of November to make sure they''re available to celebrate National Freelancers Day.The event, which is being ...

A study by the UK''s largest IT staffing agency has found that the demand for IT contractors is being driven more by losses of permanent staff than an increase in IT budgets.According to the...

The government''s proposed public sector cuts could spell opportunity for freelance contractors as a flexible workforce becomes essential to managing the changes.That was one of the key find...

A survey carried out by PGC, the association of freelancers, has found that half of freelancer contractors believe that the new government will be good for the industry.The association said ...

Freelance organisation the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) has announced a checklist for clients and contractors to ensure projects run more smoothly.The plan of action has twelve point...

Freelancers and contractors could attract more business by using simple and effective slogans on their emails and blogs.That''s the message from marketing expert Laura Spencer who argues in ...

A new report has found pent up demand for freelancers and contractors specialising in accounting, finance and law.The study, by recruitment specialists Advantage Professional, found that 40 ...

Green living solutions could prove a useful growth area for contractors and freelancers working within the refurbishment and home maintenance sector.That''s according to Brian Berry, Directo...

Freelancer and contractors in the UK should consider selling their services or products overseas.That''s the advice of Stephen Alambritis from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).He bel...

A group of entrepreneurs have written to the new Chancellor expressing concern about the prospect of a blanket increase in capital gains tax.Members of ''The Supper Club'', who are CEOs and ...

Freelancers and contractors might be worried about jobs forecasts for 2011.The number of people out of work is set to rise according to the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC).It has predicted...

The coalition Government has given more details about how it will reduce ''excessive regulation that is stifling business growth''.Business Secretary Vince Cable has outlined an action plan....

Freelancers and contractors working in financial services could benefit from work being done by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).The REC believes the industry in the UK has...

Freelancers might want to consider helping university graduates gain some experience.A study by the High Fliers Research found 8 percent of university leavers questioned think they will need...

50 percent of workers would prefer to be self-employed according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).It found 41 percent of men and 54 percent of women rated flexible working as a hi...

Research showing a quarter of employees are planning to leave their company in the next year, could be good news for freelancers and contractors.Market research specialist GfK NOP found 25 p...

There are concerns over HM Revenue and Customs powers among freelancers and organisations that represent them.The new coalition government has pledged to "make every effort to tackle ta...

Over 100,000 small businesses and freelancers have been victims of identity theft.Figures from the fraud prevention company CPP show they lost on average £13,500 each.Incidents include...