FSB urges parties to support SMEs
There’s a major election cycle upon us – and the Federation of Small Businesses is urging everyone to support small and medium-sized businesses.
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24pc of SME employees want to be self-employed
When it comes to the number of traditional permanent employees working for SMEs in the UK, nearly 1 out of 4 wish they were self-employed.
Both men and women embracing self-employment
Working as a freelancer or an umbrella contractor is becoming increasingly popular with both men and women – and the trend is set to continue.
New round of freelaner hiring on its way
A new round of hiring on freelancers, contractors, and umbrella workers is in the cards for the UK according to the newest research study.
APSCo says Budget tax relief plans could be positive step
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies says the plans in the new Budget to provide relief to umbrella company contractors could be a positive step.
Self-employment to become norm by 2020?
Self-employment, either through freelancing or working as an umbrella company contractor, could be come the new normal by the end of this coming decade.
Is the tide coming in on the self-employment trend?
Employment trends come and go with the tides sometimes, and the latest data indicates working as a contractor or freelancer has become highly in fashion.
Accounting contractors to be in high demand
If you’re a freelance accountant or one that works for an umbrella company, brace yourselves: you’re going to be quite sought-after in the coming months.
The economy may be in shambles, but not for contractors!
I feel like all I ever do is share bad news with you lot, so it’s nice to come forward with something positive for a change!
Venture north, young contract worker!
If you’re not having much luck sourcing new clients in your region, you may want to consider casting your eyes far to the fabled north, a new survey recommends.
New Best Practice Charter gains traction among umbrella firms
It hasn’t been long since the new umbrella contractor trade industry body known as All Umbrella Companies Are Equal has launched, but i’s making serious waves.
FLS extension could lead to more contracting opportunities
A major government initiative designed to provide low-cost funding for small and medium sized businesses to grow may bring more contracting opportunities.
New good practice charter being touted to umbrella companies
A new good practice charter for umbrella companies has been making the rounds recently in the hopes it will help protect workers’ relationships with clients.
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.
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.
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.