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Japan slams door on "Karoshi" culture, embraces freelancer protections with new law
As of November 1st, 2024, Japan has ushered in a new era for its freelance workforce with the implementation of the "Freelance Act". This groundbre...
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Why Freelancers Should Upskill Every 6 months
To truly thrive as a freelancer and help ease money worries, you need to stay ahead of the game, and that means embracing continuous learning. Thin...
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How to make tax-free earnings to help pay bills
The holidays are around the corner, and who doesn't love a little extra cash? Selling pre-loved clothes and household items is not only a fantastic...
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Breaking the Cycle: How Freelancers in TV Can Stop Being Exploited
The account of a freelancer working in TV production in "Brutal hours, tyrants and chest pains: a freelance producer on the reality of British TV" ...
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The potential economic and geopolitical impact of a second Trump presidency: Implications for freelancer recruitment, international trade, tax policies, and military conflicts
A second victory for President-Elect Donald Trump signifies a substantial shift in the United States' approach to domestic and international policy...
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HMRC to hike interest on tax debts in £500m tax grab
Freelancers and self-employed individuals across the UK face higher financial burdens as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) increases the interest rate on...
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DANA: ¿Pueden los autónomos españoles reclamar ayudas en caso de catástrofe?
Las devastadoras inundaciones en España causadas por la "DANA" (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) durante la última semana, han causado estragos ...
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How self-employed can claim disaster relief in Spain
The devastating floods in Spain caused by the "DANA" (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), or Isolated Depression at High Levels over the past week...
International Freelance
Why advertising legend Jon Williams is putting 100% of his faith in freelancers to build his business
The Freelance Informer speaks with Jon Williams, a man of many advertising industry-firsts, about why he has placed freelancers at the heart of his...
Tech
Been laid off and looking for fractional freelance jobs? These companies could be hiring
The recent wave of layoffs across tech giants like Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta has sent ripples through the industry. While this news is ...
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ENI tax hikes: experts say the implications could be costly and risky for some contractors
The recent hike in employers' national insurance tax has sent ripples through the contracting world, leaving many unsure of whether to celebrate or...
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Umbrella companies will no longer be "legally" responsible for operating PAYE payments
The UK government has announced a major shake-up of the temporary labour market, aiming to tackle widespread tax avoidance within the umbrella comp...
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How to be a client's favourite freelancer
Whether you're a solo entrepreneur juggling multiple projects, or a contractor embedded a few days each week in a client's office, the pressure to ...
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Half of small businesses want to hire freelancers. Here’s how freelancers can win their business
Some 900,000 new small businesses launched in the UK in 2023. The good news is over half (53%) of them are looking to hire on a contractor or freel...
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Giving up on the dream: Is the UK mortgage market killing self-employment?
Research from Aldermore reveals the extent to which self-employed first-time buyers struggle to get on the property ladder. Mortgage specialists of...