Self-Employment
Self employed to be notified of income protection eligibility earlier than expected
The Government has announced that it will tell self employed people earlier than expected... read more
Self-Employment
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.
Advertorial
How to Own a Business and Still Enjoy your Retirement
Are you thinking of buying a business later in life? Here is some useful information on... read more
Self-Employment
Government announces new fast-track loans scheme for SMEs
The Chancellor has announced a new loans scheme to help small businesses access cash fast... read more
Self-Employment
Freelance over 50s and mums among most likely to miss out on coronavirus help
New research from IPSE shows the three fastest-growing groups of freelancers over the last... read more
Self-Employment
Survey suggests ‘gaping hole’ in coronavirus support package for self-employed
Coronavirus support for self-employed inadequate
A new survey shows that there are a large number of self employed people who need... read more
Self-Employment
‘Older workers more likely to miss out on support package for the self employed’
The International Longevity Centre is warning that older people might be more likely to... read more
Self-Employment
Help and support for businesses affected by coronavirus
A new online guide has launched which provides free advice to small businesses on all the... read more
Self-Employment
New measures announced on insolvency
The Government has announced new measures to help companies facing insolvency during to... read more
Self-Employment
Self employment protection measures announced
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced self-employment protection measures for workers... read more
Self-Employment
Self employment and the coronavirus – what are your rights?
Many UK workers have become increasingly worried about their incomes as the coronavirus... read more
Carers & Sandwich Generation
Budget focuses on response to coronavirus
The Chancellor unveiled his Budget with a focus on support for businesses in the face of... read more
Self-Employment
The power of enterprise to bridge the generational divide
We need to value the experience and skills of older workers more and harness that to help... read more
Self-Employment
Big increase in insolvencies among older women
The number of self-employed women having their businesses declared insolvent has risen... read more
Flexible Working
Small Home Office Design Ideas
Setting up your own business? Adopting a new remote working arrangement? Designated office... read more
Self-Employment
Quest for flexibility behind surge in older freelancers
New research from IPSE shows a big rise in highly skilled freelancers over 50 seeking... read more
Self-Employment
Making tax digital: your questions answered
Tax expert Des Desai explains what Making Tax Digital is all about and how it might affect... read more
Self-Employment
Why are more women working longer?
Beena Nadeem investigates the growing number of women working into their later years. read more
Self-Employment
Freelancing and NI contributions
When you become a freelancer you have to be aware of the financial obligations you may... read more
Self-Employment
How to avoid IR35 traps
Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of Contractor Calculator, a leading website for freelancers... read more
Self-Employment
What is franchising?
Many of us are seeking more flexibility in our careers to help us get a better balance... read more
Self-Employment
How to start working as a freelancer
Thinking of freelancing? Here are some things to think about before you take the plunge. read more
