Self-employed pensions guide
According to the Pensions Advisory Service, fewer than a third of self-employed people in the UK contribute to a personal pension. When it comes to saving for your retirement, the sooner you start the better. more»
Self-employed
Life insurance for business owners and the self-employed
Gemma Holloway of award-winning life insurance broker Reassured explains why life insurance is a must for small business owners and the self-employed. more»
I’m self-employed, what can I do to financially prepare for Brexit?
With no kind of Brexit set in stone, here are some simple steps you can take now to help you feel more financially secure and stable in a seemingly unstable time. more»
Chancellor breaks Class 2 NICs promise and lands £1bn tax on self-employed
As chancellor Philip Hammond scraps a planned tax break for 3.4m self-employed workers, small business bodies have branded it a betrayal of the UK’s sole traders. more»
Skills over a pay rise? 4 ways to improve self-employed job satisfaction
Developing skills and knowledge provides a greater sense of career progression for self-employed people than increasing annual turnover, according to a new report. more»
How this garage owner generated £650,000 after just 6 years in business
Patrick Patel opened his Enfield-based car garage business, Automotive Component Specialists, in 2012. Just six years later, he's hit £650,000 turnover. more»
National Freelancers Day: 7 policies that could improve the lives of self-employed workers
With National Freelancers Day putting the spotlight on Britain’s self-employed, experts have put forward a series of recommendations to protect the wellbeing of the country’s freelance workforce. more»
Self-employed declare Hermes verdict a “wake-up call”
As Hermes loses its battle with a group of couriers fighting to be treated as regular workers, experts have urged policy makers to end the uncertainty in the gig economy. more»
HMRC accused of failing self-employed as 4m helpline calls go unanswered
HMRC has faced accusations of failing Britain’s self-employed workforce, as a new report reveals over 4m calls made to its tax helpline were left unanswered over the past year. more»
Government needs to recognise the central role self-employed will play post-Brexit
The implications of Brexit are far-reaching. Type “Brexit threat to...” in Google and you’ll find worries over the demand for cheddar cheese, pork pies and stilton, as well as talk of young coders shunning London. The creative sector may also be at risk. more»
