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Inflation rises again, squeezing freelancer finances
UK inflation has risen to 2.6% in the year to November 2024, driven by higher prices for fuel, clothing, and entertainment, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This unwelcome news puts further pressure on freelancers and…
Quirky ways to celebrate Christmas to save a bundle and still get what you want
Can't afford Christmas this year? Well, one accountant thinks you can with his magical if not untraditional wallet-friendly celebration alternatives
The magic of Christmas is officially in the air. Twinkling lights, festive tunes, and…
Energy prices set to rise this winter, what can freelancers do to alleviate the costs?
UK energy prices are going up this winter. Here are some approaches to keeping bills lower especially for freelancers who work from home
Freelancers and contractors who work from home are bracing for another winter of high energy bills…
How to make tax-free earnings to help pay bills
The holidays are around the corner, and who doesn't love a little extra cash? Selling pre-loved clothes and household items is not only a fantastic way to declutter but can also be a source of tax-free income – if you know the rules. We…
What could happen if freelancers hop on the corporate “greedflation” gravy train?
As inflation skyrockets, some corporations are inflating prices beyond their costs—a practice now dubbed "Greedflation." But should freelancers start adopting “greedflation” tactics, demanding higher rates as a hedge against rising living…
Can’t make ends meet? We look at the pros and cons of becoming a ride-hail driver in 2024
We are hearing more personal stories of people from highly skilled careers not being able to make ends meet. With more taxes potentially on the way, ride-hailing platforms like Uber, Lyft, and Bolt are attracting a growing number of people…
Pitch Nights: the new way to go “Out-Out”
Struggling to decide what to do on date night? Tired of the same old dinner and a movie routine? Want to be entertained but money's too tight to mention? Look no further than pitch nights. These unique events are popping up in cities…
Britain is on the brink of a biscuit crisis. Don’t let it crumble your freelance business
OPINION
For a freelancer, a good day is like a perfectly golden digestive biscuit – light, satisfying, and fuels your hustle. But here in the UK, thanks to the weather's penchant for precipitation, biscuit supplies, and by extension,…
Rising transport costs have made in-person meetings a luxury for freelancers
Freelancers across the UK are facing a growing dilemma: meet clients in person and eat into their profits with soaring public transport costs or forgo the potential benefits of face-to-face interaction and rely solely on video…
Bank of England and Greggs need to talk
OPINION
Great Britain needs a consumer spending barometer we can all relate to (and afford)
Did you know that The Bank of England uses transactions from coffee chain Pret a Manger to gauge consumer spending and economic activity?
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