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Gemma Williams has some advice for anyone considering going it alone and becoming self... read more
The self-employment archive provides access to a range of information about being self-employed, freelancing or setting up your own business or franchise, plus the latest news regarding the self-employment sector.
Gemma Williams has some advice for anyone considering going it alone and becoming self... read more
As many as one in 10 contractors are choosing not to work due to employers' fears over... read more
A growing number of over 50s are accessing Start Up Loans to build their businesses. read more
A Parliamentary report highlights the impact IR35 is having on contractors. read more
Thinking of a change in the new year? Franchising might be for you. It's where age plus... read more
Suzanne Noble, co-founder of Startup School for Seniors, talks to workingwise.co.uk about... read more
More over 50s are taking to self employment, bucking a downwards trend generally since... read more
Self-employment has had a rollercoaster ride among older workers in the last few years and... read more
Liz and Phil Gabriel talk to workingwise.co.uk about what motivated them to become... read more
Stephen Burge starts a regular column on his attempts to find a job in the UK after... read more
Daren Moore talks to Shyamantha Asokan about his transition from partner in an accounting... read more
Working life story: Andrew Mayo
Andrew, aged 62, works as a gardener and volunteers at Banbury United FC. He enjoys being... read more
As more contractors and freelancers are working under umbrella companies due to IR35 tax... read more
Working life story: James Arthur
James’ varied career has included running events in Indonesia, being a professional... read more
Working life story: Nimisha Raja
Nimisha, a lifelong entrepreneur, started out running a dry-cleaning shop and now runs a... read more
After several years in senior roles at companies such as Motorola and Boots, Helen decided... read more
Clare Braddell talks to workingwise.co.uk about Cool Crutches & Walking Sticks, the... read more
One in three people in Britain face hardship in retirement
Scottish Widows’ annual retirement forecast analyses how people currently aged 22-65... read more
Working life stories: Fiona Hudson-Kelly
Fiona Hudson-Kelly tells about her career as a tech entrepreneur and investor - and what... read more
New analysis of ONS figures shows the number of older workers who are self employed has... read more
The period from September to December saw an even greater focus on labour market shortages... read more