Umbrella companies are not the bad guys!
In a world where more and more contractors are finding themselves inside IR35, umbrella companies have seen a…
Can you trust an umbrella company calculation?
Can you trust an umbrella company calculation? ‘Umbrella company calculation’ is a much-searched phrase by contractors and freelancers…
How does Holiday Pay work with an umbrella company?
Umbrella company holiday pay can confuse contractors and freelancers, and this doesn’t surprise us. Umbrella company holiday pay…
Umbrella companies aren’t finished yet – according to HMRC
This week when speaking to a contractor, I got told: “your lot are finished, HMRC have seen to…
How to spot a tax avoidance scheme, and why you should never use one
To put it bluntly – tax avoidance schemes are evil. They trick you into thinking paying less tax…
Uber Sued Over New “Gig” Contractor Law
In the State of California one thing they need is the humble taxi. It takes movie stars from their million dollar mansions to the Hollywood sets, as an example.
Self Employed Workers Need a Holiday, Says Study
“Rain, rain, go away, come back another day,” said the frustrated self employed worker who was tired of putting their umbrella up and down.
46% of Self Employed Are Over 50
Did you think being self employed was a young persons game? Then think again, because a new report suggests otherwise.
Self Employed Mortgages – “Don’t Bother”
Being accepted for a self employed mortgage is tough. I think we can all agree on that, can we? Good. So we are now on the same page, You and I.
Do Self Employed Cleaners Need CIF?
If you are a self employed cleaner then you may be working as a contractor, freelancer, or gig worker. Low pay is common.
Self Employed Mortgage Myths BUSTED (Number 4 is SHOCKING!)
75% of self employed people in the UK are fearful about getting a self employed mortgage. They fear being declined.
Do This, And Don’t Do This…In The UAE
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