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Fiverr’s new products: how do they compare to the competition?
Fiverr's latest products launched through its "Winter Release" campaign have some welcome additions for freelancers and hiring companies alike. But how do they stack up against the competition? Let's dive into the details and compare…
Freelancing in December: how to turn the holiday slowdown into a client acquisition spree
While December is often seen as a period of downtime for many businesses, freelancers can capitalise on this time to gain new clients and set themselves up for success in the new year.
December, often perceived as a quiet time for…
Rolled-up holiday pay: temps and contractors to soon get holiday pay drip-fed into every paycheque
The UK government has approved a new policy allowing temporary workers to receive their holiday pay as part of their regular wages. This is known as rolled-up holiday pay, and it is expected to give millions of temps a pay boost worth…
Tax Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Market: What Workers Need to Know
Any freelancer, contractor or temp worker who has found the ideal project or client but is being forced to work with an umbrella company to get paid, must understand the risks of tax non-compliance
The Problem
The umbrella market is…
One of the best places to look for high-paying freelance work
Looking for a smarter way to source new clients? Then you might want to start looking into private equity-backed businesses or portfolio companies ("portcos") since they often have larger budgets.
Portcos or rather their investors are…
Between projects? Here’s how freelancers can make the most of their time off and come back…
When you are working between projects or looking for new clients, could you be using that time more effectively to advance your career? We look at ways that freelancers can make the most of their time off between projects to boost their…
UK companies look to recruit talent overseas to cut wage costs. Here’s how freelancers can…
We explore what is happening in corporate UK hiring trends and how they could be impacting freelance recruitment
Businesses are bemoaning that pay increases are not sustainable. Some are exploring other ways to attract and retain staff,…
Contractors now banned from using TikTok on personal devices
US Federal contractors will no longer be able to have TikTok on their personal mobile phones or devices following a new ruling in the US. Could UK public sector contractors be next? And what data does TikTok actually collect about you?
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The £300m hole created by public sector IR35 bills is “astonishing” and…
UKRI hit with £36m IR35 bill, taking non-compliance in public sector to £300m
Another public sector body, UKRI, has revealed it was hit was a multi-million-pound IR35 bill (of £36m), taking non-compliance in the public sector to around…
Big developments in Off-Payroll, skimming and rolled-up holiday pay
Over the past week legal and policymaking developments impacting contractors and umbrella company workers have been announced. What do the experts think of the news?
Tax office closes down 18-month IR35 probe marking ‘turning point’…