Offsetting carbon output in the finance sector and why factoring environmentalism into a business plan is more important than ever.
Category: Freelancer Opinion & Insights
Opinion and thought leadership from freelancers, small business experts and solo entrepreneurs shaping the UK’s independent economy.
Sunak Goes to Washington – but must come back with a free trade agreement
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must discuss a full US-UK free trade deal when he meets President Biden, says the international delivery expert ParcelHero.
Prime Minister calls for UK to act as global leader in AI regulations amidst rising fears
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged the UK to become a global leader in developing international regulations and guidelines around artificial intelligence, ahead of a meeting with US President Joe Biden next week.
The unsung hero for SMEs: Why invoice finance is crucial in tough economic times
There is something rather troubling at the moment regarding the future funding of UK (SMEs.
UK tech entrepreneur warns of impact of fake review ‘epidemic’
The CEO and co-founder of UK fraud detection platform, Pasabi, has addressed delegates at the Marketplace Risk Management Conference alongside key speakers from Uber, Google and eBay.
Almost half of U.K. employees find their work exhausting
Nearly half of U.K. workers are finding their work exhausting with 40 per cent feeling emotionally frustrated.
R&D tax reliefs revamp questioned
Government proposals to streamline the research and development (R&D) tax relief system have been called into question by top 10 accountancy firm Azets.
Fintech investment slump should be welcomed by the sector, says financial services leader
The recent fall in fintech investment will strengthen the financial services sector in the long-term, says a leading financial services figure.
Why sustainability should be the cornerstone of any business plan
As a business owner, I have come to realise that sustainability is not just a buzzword, but an essential aspect of any successful business plan.
CBI is no longer relevant in its current form, says former Barclays’ director Baroness Wheatcroft
The CBI’s time has passed and it is no longer fit for purpose, according to former Barclays’ director Baroness Wheatcroft.
IR35 improvements are still needed as trade body calls for offset
With IR35 in the news again as celebrities including Gary Lineker and Eamon Holmes faced the outcome of their own legal battles, a leading trade body has reiterated its calls for changes to Off Payroll rules, including the need to introduce an offset mechanism to ensure double taxation isn’t unfairly impacting staffing firms.
Breaking down stereotypes: Why Apprenticeships are good for your business
According to government statistics total UK apprenticeship participation is 740,000 for 2021/22, forming a sizeable chunk of the UK workforce.
Letting go of working mum guilt
Starting and running a business takes hard work, motivation, and persistence. It’s an exciting venture, but one that comes with its fair share of obstacles and challenges.
VAT expert calls for reform of “Britain’s most contentious tax” on 50th anniversary
As VAT reaches a historic milestone of 50 years in UK law, the head of VAT at an organisation supporting more than 4,500 businesses in the East Midlands is calling for drastic reform of Britain’s most contentious tax.
Baroness Karren Brady CBE: Childcare is one of the greatest challenges for working mothers to running a successful business
Despite the Chancellor announcing an expansion of 30 hours free childcare provision as part of the Spring Budget, there is concern across the UK from those who don’t think the measures go far enough, but Baroness Karren Brady CBE says more needs to be done.
