SMEs need more funds to encourage growth, TUC says
If small and medium sized businesses are expected to expand, grow, and aid in economic recovery efforts by using more contract workers, they'll need more money.
IT contractor demand up, yet rates may be going down
It's a bit queer when the demand for skilled, qualified IT contractors is on its way up even as pay rates for many IT workers are being slashed significantly.
Health and Safety requirements for small firms to remain
Small businesses - and that includes freelancers and contractors - are left out in the cold when it comes to possible help on reducing Health & Safety red tape.
Small firm confidence borne out by lower insolvency levels
it looks like the confidence placed in small businesses to revitalise the economy has borne fruit as a new research study has revealed lower insolvency figures.
Creative types to soon have more copyright information
Working as a creative freelancer or contractor can pose difficulties when it comes to protecting your intellectual property, but all that could change soon.
Not enough help for contractors in Budget, says REC
The Budget may have some positive things in it to look forward to, but one recruitment industry body says that more could have been done for contract workers.
Business confidence remains high despite economic retraction
While we seem to be all teetering on yet another economic retraction, believe it or not confidence in UK business remains at relatively high levels.
IT contracting opportunities lagging behind 2012 figures
While the recruitment market for freelancers and umbrella contractors is still relatively strong, new research has found that IT contracting positions are down.
Will umbrella contractors benefit from the new Budget?
Hope runs high that Chancellor George Osborne's newly released Budget may bring some relief for small businesses and umbrella company contractors.
FSB campaigns for greater help to local small businesses
Consumer spending is down, and so are the hopes of many small firms - yet the Federation of Small Businesses is coming to the aid of concerned SMEs everywhere.
Small firms doubt efficacy of Local Government Finance Act
The Local Government Finance Act is being touted as the next big thing, but smaller firms such as contractors and sole traders aren't quite convinced of this.
ACR changes need to cover umbrella workers, says REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that there needs to be protections for umbrella company contractors in the Agency Conduct Regulation overhaul.u
IT workers on the lookout for higher job security
A new research study from a professional umbrella service company has revealed that IT contractors are on the lookout for projects with job security.
Contractors to benefit from new standard IT certification
It's rare that an idea that has its inception in the eurozone actually affects the UK in a positive manner, but it looks like there's an exception to the rule.
Recruiter says marketing contractors to win big this year
A new report published by a major recruitment organisation says that the marketing industry is set to use freelancers and contractors in a big way this year.
Could the economy be limiting freelance opportunities?
As much as it pains me to admit it, the economy is still in shambles even though it's been years since the credit crunch - and could be limiting contracting.