- First details of the National Freelancers Day Event announced
National Freelancers Day 2012 this year will take place on Wednesday 21st November. It will be held this year at the Royal Academy of Arts in Central London. The Event celebrates the freelance sect... Read more
- 90 per cent of freelancers are happier than normal workers
Nine out of ten freelancers and sole traders are happier now they work for themselves than they were before going it alone. According to the 2012 Freelance Industry Report, 90 per cent of the 2,000... Read more
- Companies looking for alternative places to outsource IT
According to a recent study conducted by Gartner, more and more companies are shying away from offshoring their IT operations in countries like India and are instead favoring locations closer to... Read more
- Business success is about the three Cs
While some people find the process of starting a business easy, many others naturally feel trepidation when going it alone. However, do not fear because Emma Jones, co-founder StartUP Britain, says... Read more
- Spotting clients you should avoid
Trusted expert Laura Spencer from Freelance Folder has this week given freelancers some tips for spotting clients they should avoid doing business with. She pointed out that while freelancers do no... Read more
- Underhand agency tactics leave contractors frustrated
When looking for new employment opportunities, IT contractors will often find the services offered by recruitment agencies invaluable. But a recent article published by Contractor Weekly highlights... Read more
- IT contracts aren’t worth having if they are advertised for more than 67 days
IT contractors believe that if an opportunity is posted on a jobs board for more than 67 days then it isn’t worth taking. At time when IT contracts and job opportunities attract huge amounts of... Read more
- Make yourself an expert and open the door to bigger earnings
In many walks of life it is best to be an all-rounder, but where freelancing is concerned being known for your specialist knowledge on a given subject is often the key to getting the most lucrative... Read more
- Half of interim management contracts found in financial services sector
Almost half of all interim manager contracts were found in the banking and finance sector during the second quarter of this year, a new report shows. Figures released by the Interim Management... Read more
- What is chaos for some is calming for others
No two freelancers or sole traders are the same and when it comes to working from home, what works for many might only serve as a sap for your creativity. Laura Spencer, trusted expert from Freelan... Read more
- Discussion is key to solving issues with clients
Even if you are the best freelancer or contractor in the world you are inevitably going to have to deal with an unhappy client at some point in your career. Unfortunately, even with the best will i... Read more
- Company name can be the difference between winning contracts and not
When starting up as a sole trader it is often important to give your new business a snazzy name. While you may pride yourself on providing a quality service, that alone is often not enough to attra... Read more
- Danny Alexander sends out warning to tax avoiders
The coalition has said that it is set to raise more than £4 billion before the end of the year thanks to schemes designed to crack down on people who attempt to avoid paying tax. Danny Alexander,... Read more
- Knowing when to say no
Successful freelancing isn’t just about taking on any contract that presents itself. This is the opinion of the Professional Contractors Group (PCG), who in a recent article pointed out that in som... Read more
- High earners should pay more tax, says Nick Clegg
People who earn more than £50,000 a year should be prepared to pay more tax, the deputy prime minister has stated. Speaking on The Andrew Marr Show on BBC One yesterday, Nick Clegg suggested that t... Read more
- Seven key decisions for freelancers to make
According to Freelance Folder, there are seven key decisions any person must make before setting themselves up as a freelancer or sole trader . The first of these revolves around how and when to... Read more
- Less than ten days left for higher rate taxpayers to declare
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned people who have failed to submit their tax return and are in the 40 per cent bracket that they have less than ten days to pay in if they wish to receive a... Read more
- Flexible working allows freelancers to see the world
According to one expert, new technologies are allowing freelancers to become “digital nomads”. Rob Dix, an experienced writer, believes that tech such as cloud computing, VoIP and improved Wi-Fi is... Read more
- Northamptonshire named as the best county for entrepreneurs
Northamptonshire has been named as the best place for entrepreneurs to set up in business. The Midlands county came up trumps in the Enterprising Britain competition run by the Department for... Read more
- Cumbrian energy investment will create 1,000 new opportunities
Businesses in Cumbria are set to benefit from a £6.6 million scheme which will also create more than 1,000 new jobs. Investing in Britain is a programme launched by Energy Coast which intends to... Read more
