What is bad debt and how can I avoid it?
Here, Emily Coltman, chief accountant to FreeAgent, leverages her expertise for Business Advice readers to answer one of the most important questions for new founders – what is bad debt? more»
Contracts
Five essential considerations when hiring a freelancer
When you hire a freelancer, you’re not governed by all the rules and regulations you have when employing someone. This is very attractive for many business owners. more»
The difference between contracts and deeds in small business
What actually is the difference between contracts and deeds? Company owners should exercise caution signing agreements before first carefully considering their options and receiving advice. more»
What every small business owner needs to know about telecoms contracts
Telecoms are essential for every business, but it’s easy to get bamboozled by the jargon. Whether you are in-contact already or just about to negotiate a new one, here are some key considerations. more»
New duty to report rules could see big firms shift the goalposts of payment terms
Government efforts to tackle late payments through supply chain accountability could be exploited by large firms, as new research reveals a significant lack of awareness within the small business community of new “duty to report” obligations. more»
New Deliveroo contract seeks to rebalance courier flexibility
A Deliveroo contract clause preventing workers from taking the courier to employment tribunal has been scrapped, following pressure from MPs. more»
Five startup legal priorities all founders need to know
There are a number of things a startup founder can do to create the impression the company is well run and build a strong platform for further growth. more»
McDonalds employees offered choice between fixed and zero-hours contract
McDonalds currently has 115,000 employees in Britain, most of which are on zero-hours contracts, and the fast food firm has been criticised in the past for its use of the controversial employment practice. more»
Ten IR35 risks all freelancers need to be aware of
Since new public sector IR35 rules came into effect on 6 April, freelancers and contractors working in the public sector must be very careful that they are not caught by IR35 and open to a damaging tax hit. more»
Public sector contractors urged to confirm IR35 status
A change to the way IR35 status determinations are made in the public sector, introduced on 6 April, means it is the job of public sector organisations to determine the IR35 status of contractor work. more»
