Business Advice sat down with fastgardener co-founder and CEO Khaled McGonnell, who told us about successful crowdfunding campaigns and the many benefits of the sharing economy. more»
From the tech bros of Silicon Valley to allegations made at some of tech’s biggest names, gender continues to be visible among high-growth businesses. Now, two female founders in the US have revealed the unique way they tackled startup sexism. more»
Informal cash-in-hand work could soon be accountable to HMRC, as the Taylor review recommends full taxation of revenue in the so-called “hidden economy”. more»
An upcoming review into UK employment practices won’t look to dismantle flexible working in the gig economy, the report’s author has announced. more»
Alan Price, employment law and HR director at Peninsula, reflects on recent developments in the flexible economy and makes the case against insecure employment within small companies. more»
Over one in four small UK business owners have employed short-term or freelance staff in the last 12 months, as new research demonstrated the growing use of gig economy workers. more»
A Deliveroo contract clause preventing workers from taking the courier to employment tribunal has been scrapped, following pressure from MPs. more»
The parliamentary Work and Pensions Committee listened to representatives from Uber, Deliveroo, Amazon and gig economy workers to conclude that government must close existing loopholes to protect drivers and couriers from potential exploitation. more»
Taxi app Uber has offered UK drivers a special deal giving them access to basic workplace rights such as sick pay and injury cover. more»
Deliveroo couriers will be the latest gig economy workers to challenge their employment status in court, after a law firm announced it has undertaken legal proceedings against the delivery company. more»
