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Cost of living crisis: it’s impacting how freelancers now work
The London School of Economics and the Centre for Economic Performance found that a third of the UK's self-employed are experiencing financial difficulties paying basic expenses. Many freelancers as a result of the cost of living…
Why freelancers must set aside “worry time”
If more of us set aside time to worry, we are more likely to get some perspective on what's eating us and actually do something about it. Here are some things to consider when you set aside your "worry time"
Rome wasn't built in a day…
How can freelancers cut down on rising energy costs?
The latest ONS report has revealed that the cost-of-living crisis is hitting people living in the most deprived areas of England the hardest. Many of the self-employed are finding rising costs, especially energy bills, a…
How to get free stuff practically every day
When money is tight, it pays to know where to get free stuff. Here's a list of sites and places to get your free stuff from coffee to boxers to WiFi to toys!
MyWaitrose loyalty card members will be glad to know that the…
Self-employed sports and fitness coaches: are you prepared to lose more than half your clients?
Cost of living rises force 90 per cent of people to stop taking part in sports and fitness classes
The cost of living crisis is forcing 90 per cent of those aged under 34 to stop taking part in hobbies including fitness classes…
The self-employed are the most dedicated investors in the UK. So how can they get more bang for…
It comes as a nice surprise to hear that the self-employed are the most likely to invest, especially those that work part-time or on a contract basis. It is also refreshing to learn that SIPP investors, who are largely freelancers,…
How to boost your freelance business when inflation is on the rise
For many freelancers, inflation has forced them to adapt their business strategy to safeguard themselves against higher costs.
Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 14.6% in the 12 months to September 2022, up from 13.1% in…
Price guarantee: think your energy bills can’t exceed £2500? You’re wrong
Almost two in five households (38%) wrongly believe that the Government’s energy price guarantee means their bills cannot go above £2,500, according to new research from Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. So to combat…
Will a bonus or Cost of Living pay-out put freelancers in hot water with HMRC?
Some contractor recruitment agencies, such as Andrew Construction Recruitment (ACR), believe self-employed contractors deserve a Cost of Living pay-out to make ends meet. Such agencies are following the leads of those influencing their…
Cost of living crisis: what are your rights if your landlord wants to increase your rent?
By Tom Simcock, University of Huddersfield via The Conversation
A lack of affordable housing and growing demand for rental properties has sent the rental market into a state of crisis, and young people are particularly affected. New…