Small business wisdom: The art of delegation for thriving entrepreneurs
In the world of small business ownership, versatility and adaptability are your closest allies. Entrepreneurs often find themselves…
Government Scrap Tax Grab, Admit Defeat
If you read this blog every week then you will no doubt remember how I reported on the cheeky tax grab the government tried to bring in at the budget.
New Figures Suggest 176,000 Self Employed People in Wales
Wales is quickly becoming the UK hub of self employment, with 176,000 now working for themselves. That is 32% of new jobs in the country.
Contractors to Finally Get Paid on Time…Maybe
I reported right here on this blog about how contractors spend an average of 20 days a year chasing clients for late payments. Sometimes they never get paid.
Boss of Twitter Launches Payment System in the UK
We all know how frustrating it can be for small businesses, freelancers, contractors and gig workers to get paid by clients, but there could be a solution.
Research Shows Self Employed Work 10 Hours Less
If you thought working for an employer was the best option then it's time to reconsider, as new research shows self employed people work 10 hours less a week.
Barclays Now Offer Near Instant Business Lending
If you're a contractor or small business owner, then you will no doubt be pleased to hear that Barclays now offer lending without the usual hassle.
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.
Do contractors turn to their iPad for tax advice?
Small business owners and self-employed individuals are increasingly turning to apps when they want accountancy and tax advice.
Small business owners don’t want to lose their staff
Contractors working through umbrella companies may be surprised to discover that some small business owners would rather remortgage their property than reduce the size of their workforce.
Small businesses want to see a reduction in employers NICs
A new survey from the FSB confirms that small businesses would be more willing to take on staff if the coalition reduced employers National Insurance Contributions.
North wins the first round battle for regional growth funding
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to hear that the government will be distributing £450 million of funding over the next few months to deprived areas as part of its regional growth fund initiative.
