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Are umbrella companies really exploiting contractors?
Welcome back to the Freelancer's Lunch where we scan the net for topical, inspiring and career-impacting videos and podcasts talking about matters impacting the freelancer, contractor, and founder communities.
In this week's selection,…
the tell-tale signs a contractor may need to dissolve their limited company
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John Bell of Clarke Bell
John Bell, Director and founder of licensed insolvency firm, Clarke Bell has kindly offered to provide some guidance on this sticky subject.
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Never mind the fluff
Freelancers are curious people. They wouldn't survive otherwise. That's why they love to hear how others broke into this weird and wonderful world of work and how they are improving their game.
The Never Mind the Fluff 20 question…
12 Mental Methods to Get Smarter
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Boosting our raw brainpower in adulthood may seem impossible, but that doesn't stop some people, regardless of their IQ, from consistently excelling at their jobs, personal goals and breaking into new areas. How do…
How policymakers and tax experts think platform and gig workers should be taxed
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The ‘gig economy’ has grown and risen up the policy agenda in recent years. The associated growth in people working through their own businesses and in work happening through platforms highlights difficult…
🎧Freelancer’s Lunch: should contractors ditch the CV and try something new?
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As a contractor, should you have a CV? Or is it falling into IR35 territory? What role should the CV play in the future of contracting and consulting? None at all? Should seasoned contractors attract new clients…
How to future-proof your freelance business and dream lifestyle
A vision board could motivate you to future-proof your freelance business and financial future. The Freelance Informer lays out a plan to create your vision board and how to put it to good use.
According to a TD Bank Survey in the…
Tips to declutter your home office
Did you know that a cluttered home office can wreak havoc on your mind? Having to navigate piles of clutter can overstimulate your brain, a study has found. The solution? A tidy desk. The results? Focused concentration on your working…
How to impress a Vegan at your next BBQ
Vegan barbeques are 43% healthier than regular meat-based barbecues, new research has revealed. But can they be just as impressive as a traditional meat fest on the grill?
Falafel burgers are the most popular vegan barbecue dish in the…
Escape to New York this summer with JetBlue’s low fare offers
JetBlue Airways said it will start a transatlantic service this August, hoping to undercut the competition. The new route could be the perfect excuse for a getaway to New York City or as a starting point to an American road trip.
The…