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»
Self-employed
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»
Deliveroo offers £10m free insurance plan to riders but the benefits stop there
Deliveroo is set to spend £10m to provide 35,000 riders with free accident insurance, claiming it wants to do more but is restricted under self-employed law. more»
Does IR35 mean self-employed staff are a risk to your business?
Karen Holden, co-founder of A City Law Firm, helps employers understand IR35 rules with an overview of recent changes and a ten-step guide to protecting your firm from a breach in legislation. more»
