Asia home to the most freelancer-friendly locations
Penang (Malaysia), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Bangalore (India), Chiang Mai (Thailand), and Buenos Aires (Argentina) have been named the most freelance-friendly cities in the world.
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Off-payroll rules could be linked to £25bn hole in UK economy
New research from IPSE suggests the self-employed sector’s contribution to the UK economy fell by an estimated £25bn in 2022.
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Apprentice levy loophole smacks of injustice for umbrella company workers and contractors
Who is calling the shots here, HMRC or the umbrella companies?
That's a question hundreds of thousands of temp workers and contractors have been asking about a government tax loophole that allows temp workers to pay Apprentice Levies,!-->!-->!-->…
Half of rich Brits keep inheritance plans a secret
A new study reveals more than half of wealthy Britons have not spoken to loved ones about inheritance plans. 1 in 5 six-figure earners surveyed said their wealth came from running their own business, which begs the question, are small!-->…
Taking 5-minute “micro” walks throughout the day gets better results than one 30-minute…
The "micro" activity method could be a game changer to your workday, health and mood
If your workday is largely spent sat a desk, then you could take a promising approach to improve your overall well-being with minimal effort. It's the!-->!-->!-->…
Ready to quit freelancing? Consider these options first
Running a freelance business is a juggling act that can become overwhelming financially, emotionally and even physically. So, what do you do when your chosen career style is getting you down?
You weigh up your options.
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Freelancers moving in with their partners could carry more risk
When you are a freelancer you'll probably have to talk about money earlier in your relationship
Hate talking about money when you're all loved up? Well, if you love the person you are with and you have built a freelance business, the!-->!-->!-->…
AI photography falling foul as retro cameras make a comeback
AI-generated photography is trending, but younger generations are already getting bored with its perfection, say reports. They're even on the hunt for 1990s digital cameras. Is this a hopeful sign for freelance photographers who thought AI!-->…
Now is the time for freelancers to expand their skill set, says report
Upwork has published its most in-demand skills lists
Margaret Lilani, VP of talent solutions at Upwork, says the freelance jobs platform is experiencing a "once-in-a-lifetime, tectonic shift in the notion of work", where skilled!-->!-->!-->…
New directive could put an end to the self-employed contractor model in Europe. Is the UK next?
Many staffing companies, AOR/EORs and platforms may need to start planning changes to their commercial models soon
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