A Mirror: a satirical drama that makes you laugh, reflect and keep guessing until the very end
The less you know about the plot of this play before you see it, the better. It's a genius play-within-a-play that is as cerebral as it is comical. It also proves a great night out in support of fellow freelancers
As we waited for…
Secret to a pain-free and enjoyable run
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Dreading your next run? You're not alone. Many of us have that love-hate relationship with pounding the pavement. But what if there was a way to run with less effort and pain and more enjoyment?
Enter Helen Hall, a…
Client due diligence: kissing more frogs than princes?
Freelancers often feel they face a trade-off: project freedom for income stability. While you get to choose your work, a steady stream of clients is crucial. Finding great clients can be like kissing frogs hoping to find a prince. But what…
Marriage and life spans: it’s time to talk about money
A personal finance expert highlights some alarming trends when it comes to money and marriage. Are you in a position to preserve financial security for not just yourself but your loved ones and children?
Whether you're in a marriage,…
Glassdoor reviews: are they now useless and risky if your identity is no longer anonymous?
A software developer based in the US, known only as Monica, became one of the first to raise the alarm about a recent shift on Glassdoor. Monica's blog post, titled "Time to delete your Glassdoor account and data," urged users to take…
Freelancer’s guide to creating your own sales video
Videos are powerful tools to showcase your skills and land new clients. Here's your roadmap to creating a compelling video that could help convert viewers into clients (even when you're sleeping)
Why Video?
In today's digital age,…
HMRC CEST tool reportedly “misaligned with the law”
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Freelancers face a potential tax timebomb, thanks to a recent revelation about HMRC's CEST tool. However, not all IR35 and Off-Payroll experts believe the HMRC is in the wrong
A Freedom of Information…
Contractor Loan Scheme Scandal: MP Calls for Inquiry
Thousands Face Crushing Tax Bills After Following "Disguised Remuneration" Advice. Radio presenter Mariella Frostrup brings this harrowing dilemma to the wider public's attention
This week Times Radio presenter Mariella Frostrup spoke…
Apple lawsuit: market cap drops $100bn, so what’s the good news?
Anyone who holds Apple stock and did not sell today may be feeling queasy. We go over the highlights of the tech giant's law suit and what if anything could be the silver lining in all of this
The U.S. Department of Justice, along with…
Stamp duty to double next year
The stamp duty or tax bill on an average priced home in England is set to jump from £2,428 to £4,928 after next March. That's more than double the cost of stamp duty this year
In London the tax bill on an average priced first…