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Category: Freelancer Opinion & Insights

Opinion and thought leadership from freelancers, small business experts and solo entrepreneurs shaping the UK’s independent economy.

Starmer to tell Davos a Labour Britain would be ‘open for business’

Keir Starmer PM  – is he a force for good?

5 July 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

All politicians are liars. None of them can be trusted. Really? Is this true? I don’t think so. For sure, there is room for improvement in the general trustworthiness of our political leaders.

Starmer to tell Davos a Labour Britain would be ‘open for business’

The new Government must put partnership at the heart of its first 100 days

5 July 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

Major reforms planned to skills and employment policy will require careful consultation, warns the CIPD, UK’s HR body

A Labour government would create an anti-corruption commissioner to recoup billions of pounds lost to fraud and waste during the Covid pandemic, the party has announced.

Rachel Reeves has already been backed into a corner

5 July 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

If the Labour Party are to follow through with the tax proposals in their General Election manifesto, Rachel Reeves has already been backed into a corner.

HMRC has not fined any enabler of offshore tax fraud in the past five years, despite possessing landmark powers to impose significant penalties. Critics argue these powers are ineffective without enforcement.

All Major Parties’ Tax Manifestos could lead to nasty shock for taxpayers

28 June 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

All major Parties’ Tax policies – as given by their Manifestos – give general election voters a misleading impression of tax over the next 5 years.

I was very interested to see that Labour has pledged to champion the cause of Britain’s SMEs. As the front-runner in the election, at least according to the polls, it could signal new opportunities for economic growth.

What SMEs should look for to get a fair deal from public sector framework providers

27 June 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

I was very interested to see that Labour has pledged to champion the cause of Britain’s SMEs. As the front-runner in the election, at least according to the polls, it could signal new opportunities for economic growth.

Formula 1’s moral compass wavers as it welcomes back Flavio Briatore, previously banned for “Crashgate,” while castigating Christian Horner for internal issues. A stark disparity in values

Formula 1’s Selective Morality: The Flavio Briatore Paradox

22 June 202423 June 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Formula 1’s moral compass wavers as it welcomes back Flavio Briatore, previously banned for “Crashgate,” while castigating Christian Horner for internal issues. A stark disparity in values

Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts, has issued a stark warning about the burgeoning skills gap in the UK's automotive sector, describing it as a "timebomb" that demands immediate attention from future governments.

UK Automotive Sector Faces Critical Skills Gap “Timebomb,” Warns GSF Car Parts CEO

13 June 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts, calls for urgent government action to address the growing skills gap in the UK automotive industry, highlighting its impact on independent garages and consumers.

Customer data needs to be firewalled and if protected properly can still be used for valuable analytics 

Is over-focusing on privacy hampering the push to take full advantage of AI? 

11 June 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

Customer data needs to be firewalled and if protected properly can still be used for valuable analytics 

Investing in medtech can be highly rewarding, both financially and personally, but every investor needs to have a strategic approach to understanding a startup’s commercial prospects before taking the plunge, says entrepreneur investor Professor Michael Atar.

Healthy Profits: How To Get The Most From MedTech Investment

11 June 202411 June 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

Investing in medtech can be highly rewarding, both financially and personally, but every investor needs to have a strategic approach to understanding a startup’s commercial prospects before taking the plunge, says entrepreneur investor Professor Michael Atar.

In many parts of the world, wealth is celebrated and admired. This is especially true in Asia, Africa, and the United States, where the "American Dream" ethos fosters the belief that hard work and ingenuity can lead to fortune.

Britain Should Celebrate the Wealthy – Not Tax Them Out of the Country

10 June 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Richard Alvin 0 Comments

It’s time to debunk myths about the wealthy and recognise their contributions to society. Britain should celebrate its successful individuals rather than driving them away with excessive taxes.

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How SMEs can navigate the most common financial challenges 

5 June 20248 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights, Scaling Up Your Solo Business Not Ltd 0 Comments

Every business grapples with a diverse range of financial challenges and no company is fully protected from cash flow issues, late invoice payments, and unexpected costs. 

Stamp duty should be abolished for over-75s to encourage downsizing and free up family homes for younger buyers, according to Will Bax, CEO of Retirement Villages Group.

Scrap Stamp Duty for Over-75s to Solve Housing and Care Crisis, Says Retirement Home Boss

28 May 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

Scrapping stamp duty for over-75s could encourage downsizing, freeing up family homes and providing funds for care, argues the CEO of Retirement Villages Group.

The winner of Britain's 4th July election will face an economy burdened by slow growth and high debt, posing challenges for achieving a strong recovery according to the recent data from the Office for National Statistics.

Election Victory Means Inheriting UK’s Economic Burden

23 May 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

Election Victory Means Inheriting UK’s Economic Burden

Many of the challenges faced by businesses today are complex, multifaceted and interconnected – requiring a combination of human ingenuity and technological capabilities to solve. 

Why embracing Industry 5.0 is a game changer for SMEs

21 May 20248 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

Many of the challenges faced by businesses today are complex, multifaceted and interconnected – requiring a combination of human ingenuity and technological capabilities to solve. 

Inflation to trigger £2bn rise in business rates

‘Stealth taxes’ dragging 6.5m taxpayers into higher tax bands 

21 May 2024 Freelancer Opinion & Insights, In Business Not Ltd 0 Comments

The Liberal Democrats have found that 6.5m UK taxpayers are being dragged into a higher tax band as a result of Conservative party budgets, including 15,000 in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s own constituency  – a finding described as “damning” for the government with a general election looming.

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The mental health impact of late payments is finally being acknowledged, with new guidance launched to help freelancers and small business owners cope when cashflow uncertainty starts to bite.

New guidance set to tackle the mental health toll of late payments

New guidance highlights the mental health impact of late payments, but freelancers say enforcement — not wellbeing advice — is what’s really needed.

NatWest targets 50,000 founders as more small businesses look for support beyond funding

“I can’t afford to train people anymore”: why UK’s top tradesman is leaving the country

Act now: 864,000 sole traders and landlords are about to get dragged into digital tax

UK fintech Sidekick raises £7.8m to open up private-bank style investing to professionals

American Express rolls out flexible payment option for small businesses feeling the cashflow squeeze

Electricians and welders set to be UK’s highest-earning trades in 2026, research finds

Most self-employed and freelancers failing to save for retirement, Aviva finds

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