Freelancers embracing new technologies
New technologies such as cloud computing are radically transforming the way in which freelancers and sole traders do their business, a new study shows.
View ArticleNumber of people looking to set up their own firm hits record high
The number of people leaving companies and looking to set up on their own has grown significantly over the past year, new research has found.
View ArticleFallon replaces Prisk as small business minister
Former freelancer Mark Prisk has left his role as small business minister after yesterday’s government reshuffle.
View ArticleTax self-assessment worries smallest companies
The smallest businesses can be anxious about self-assessment, new study shows.
View Article850,000 late tax returns penalised
Penalty notices are being sent out to over 850,000 people who failed to submit their tax returns on time.
View ArticlePractices given funding for locum pensions
Practices will be given additional funding to cover the cost of locum pension contributions, it has emerged.
View ArticleDon’t get caught in phishing net, HMRC warns
HMRC has warned against phishing emails offering taxpayers rebates.
View ArticleSelf-employed numbers reach 4.22 million
25,000 more people became self-employed in the last quarter of 2012, new data shows.
View ArticleSony chief warns on copyright protection
Sony Music’s chief executive has urged the government to crack down on piracy.
View ArticleHMRC runs Twitter business help week
HMRC is running a week-long Twitter Q&A session to give advice to small businesses.
View ArticleBIS launches ‘micro-entity’ consultation
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has launched a consultation on cutting red tape for micro-businesses.
View ArticleIR35 cases could reach 1,000 a year, says expert
A tax expert has said that HMRC could be processing as many as 1,000 IR35 cases by the end of 2013-14.
View ArticleHMRC fines contractors for unpaid tax bills
HMRC fines contractors for unpaid tax bills
View ArticleBoring offices stifle creativity
Dull office environments are inspiration-free zones for creative workers, study shows.
View ArticlePositive outlook for smallest businesses in 2013
Economic uncertainty has not dampened the prospects for the smallest businesses this year.
View ArticleConfidence picks up in smallest businesses
New research shows that small businesses are more optimistic about the coming year.
View ArticleSkills shortages bring opportunities for contractors
Oil and gas contractors stand to gain from a major skills shortage in the industry.
View ArticleBreathing space for small businesses over RTI
HMRC is offering the smallest businesses extra time to get ready for RTI.
View ArticleDoes the UK have more contractors than we thought?
The UK may be home to more contractors than had previously been thought, according to official figures.
View ArticleInvestment and demand for contractors continues to rise
New investments and hints of growth in the job market are further good news for contractors.
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