HMRC Halts Helpline Cuts After Public Backlash
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced a U-turn on its plans to restrict access to phone helplines, following criticism from taxpayers and businesses.
The initial plan involved closing the Self Assessment, VAT and PAYE helplines for!-->!-->!-->…
How to keep your cool when a client loses theirs
As you build your portfolio you will come to understand that clients and corporate cultures each come with their own personalities. But with a few strategies, you can navigate even the trickiest client situations with grace and!-->…
Sunak’s gift to small businesses is boost to apprenticeships rather than eliminate IR35
OPINION
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sang the praises of small business owners in a speech this past week. He is pushing for more small business owners to hire apprentices and more funding for female-founded companies. Both policies are!-->!-->!-->…
IR35: freelancers and contractors face deadline to reclaim thousands in overpaid taxes
Time is running out for freelancers and contractors to claim back potentially thousands of pounds in overpaid taxes under IR35 rules
The deadline for submitting an overpayment relief claim is April 5th, 2024. This applies to anyone who!-->!-->!-->…
If Jesus gifted bikes to his mates this just might be it
Love cycling and watersports? We look at the Manta5 SL3 hydro bike, which claims to give newbies to the sport of hydro cycling the best chance of looking like a pro rather than, um, a plonker
E-foils and hydrofoil bikes already have a!-->!-->!-->…
Potential US TikTok ban could hurt UK freelancers
In a bid to fight a proposed US law that could force the sale or US market ban, TikTok is deploying its most relatable weapon onto Washington: influencers
There are reports that the popular social media app has been flying in!-->!-->!-->…
Overwhelmed Freelancer? Cash-Strapped Student? This Unexpected Partnership is Your Answer
Want to grow your business but think you can't afford a helping hand? Santiago Steiner goes beyond the ramen noodle jokes to share why cash-strapped uni students and busy solopreneurs should be collaborating for the benefit of their cash!-->…
Where have all the slow-clap political speeches gone?
Katherine Steiner-Dicks contemplates the downfall of the inspirational political speech and how it reflects today's lack of political leadership for the self-employed
Remember when politicians were quoted for more than campaign gaffes,!-->!-->!-->…
“Muffin me”: how to pitch humour to serious clients
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED
In honour of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, The Freelance Informer looks at the art of humour and how solopreneurs should embrace it to stand out from the competition
Humour, when used strategically, can!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Big tech’s child labour problem isn’t going away
TECH TOPIC OF THE WEEK
A recent US court decision has thrown a wrench into the fight against child labour in the tech industry, according to news reports. Will IT contractors speak up or keep silent for fear of losing their jobs?
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