Almost two thirds of workers want better training to help them understand how to use new computer programs, according to new research by accountancy firm MHA MacIntyre Hudson. more»
Criminal prosecutions for tax evasion increased by 58 per cent last year – with self-employed individuals particularly at risk of a prison sentence or criminal record for misleading the tax man. more»
New efforts to address UK employment status will see the government introduce a cross-departmental working group, create an employment status portal, a new helpline and fresh guidance for the self-employed […] more»
Some 84 per cent of small businesses in the UK depend on freelancers and temporarily contracted workers to overcome a nationally-felt skills shortage, new research from Jobsite Indeed has shown. more»
To tie in with National Freelancers' Day, job site Upwork has revealed what are the most sought-after skills British businesses look for among freelancers, as well as where the top places to freelance are in the UK. more»
Our technology expert on why online freelancing may be taking off, but needs standardisation if it's to reach its potential. more»
Some 45,000 freelancers may be driven out of business by restrictions on tax relief for work travel, according to research conducted by IPSE. more»
Julie Deane wants to help the nation's self-employed help influence future legislation that will affect them, and has launched a survey to allow those who work for themselves have their say. more»
Independent professionals are feeling confident in both the economy and their own businesses, according to the latest Freelance Confidence Index from IPSE. more»
I'm the founder and CEO of DigiServed, the “Amazon” marketplace for creative freelance services. more»
