Sunday, 05 September 2010
You are currently not logged in Login
PCG
  • Home
  • About us
  • Join PCG
  • Policy work
  • Resources
  • News
  • Work with us
  • Contact us
  • Member zone
  • Home
  • About us
    • About us
      • About us
    • PCG's vision & values
      • PCG's vision and values
    • PCG stakeholders
      • PCG stakeholders
    • History and achievements
      • History and achievements
    • Board of Directors
      • Board of Directors overview
      • Chris Bryce - Chairman
      • Julie Stewart - Deputy chairman
      • John Brazier - Managing Director
      • James Collings - Director
      • Anne Dagen - Director
      • Geoff Jones - Director
      • Gary Sharp - Director
      • Neil Graham - Finance director
    • Consultative Council
      • CC overview
      • Eddie Ball
      • Chris Bell
      • Craig Britton
      • Christopher Bryce
      • David Catto
      • Mike Cullen
      • James Collings
      • Anne Dagen
      • Andy Daines
      • Paul Dainter
      • Simon Gardner
      • David Gilmour
      • Ralph Hinton
      • Geoff Jones
      • David McKelvie
      • Stuart Mealing
      • Leigh Mount
      • Richard Robson
      • Gary Sharp
      • Robert Sprigge
      • Julie Stewart
      • Roger Stone
      • Garry Sutherland
      • Andrew Tarbert
      • Andrew Watt
      • Al Watts
      • Gareth Williams
      • Ian Wood
      • Ajmal Zia
      • New Consultative Council Members for 2010
    • Management team
      • Management team overview
      • John Brazier - managing director
      • Iain McIlwee- Head of Commercial Development
      • Simon McVicker - Head of Public Affairs
      • Mandie Bell - Membership Manager
      • Di Rendall - business administration manager/ PA to the managing director
    • Memorandum & Articles
      • Articles of Association
      • Memorandum of Association Nov 2006
    • Annual reports
      • 2009 Accounts
      • 2008 Accounts
      • PCG Year in focus 2007
      • 2007 Accounts
      • Annual report 2005 - 2006
      • 2006 Accounts
      • Annual report 2004-2005
      • 2005 Accounts
      • 2004 Accounts
      • 2003 Accounts
    • About us
  • Join PCG
    • Join PCG
      • Why people join PCG
    • Case studies
      • Case studies
    • Which membership?
      • Which membership?
    • PCG Standard
      • PCG Standard membership
    • PCG Plus
      • PCG Plus membership
    • PCG Solo
      • PCG Solo membership
    • PCG Startup
      • PCG Startup membership
    • PCG Umbrella
      • PCG Umbrella
    • PCG Affiliate
      • PCG Affiliate membership
    • Why people join PCG
  • Policy work
    • Policy work
      • Policy work
    • Freelancing overview
      • Employment Status
        • Employment Status
      • "Agency Workers"
        • "Agency Workers"
      • Services Directive
        • Services Directive
      • Skills and Training
        • Skills and Training
      • Freelancing
    • Taxation overview
      • IR35
        • IR35: The Intermediaries Legislation
        • IR35 Payback Scheme
      • Office of Tax Simplification
        • The Office of Tax Simplification
      • "Income Shifting"
        • s660a
          • S660A and the Arctic Systems case
        • "Income Shifting"
      • HMRC and the Taxpayer
        • HM Revenue & Customs and the Taxpayer
        • HMRC Duty of Care
      • Managed Service Companies
        • Managed Service Companies
        • Ministerial clarification of the scope of the MSC rules
      • s447
        • s447
      • IR591
        • IR591
      • Complaints and Enquiries
        • Complaints and Enquiries
      • S16 & agencies
        • S16 and obtaining information from agencies
      • Taxation
    • Regulation overview
      • Agency Regulations
        • Agency Regulations
      • Procurement
        • Procurement
      • Security Clearances
        • Security Clearances
      • IPR regimes
        • IPR regimes
      • Health and Safety
        • Health and Safety
      • Discrimination
        • Discrimination
      • ID Requests
        • ID Requests
      • Money Laundering Regulations
        • Money Laundering Regulations
      • Regulation
    • Globalisation overview
      • Offshoring
        • Offshoring and ICT Abuse
      • Globalisation
    • Research
      • Research
    • Responses & Submissions
      • 2009
        • PCG Response to prpoposed EU2020 strategy
        • PCG Submission to Chancellor for Budget 2009
        • PCG Consultation Response: Payments, Repayments and Debt February 2009
        • PCG Consultation Response: Interest February 2009
        • PCG Consultation Response: Filing returns and paying tax on time February 2009
        • PCG Consultation Response: Compliance Checks February 2009
      • 2008
        • 200811 Response to Law Commission consultation on Administrative Redress
        • 200811 Response to EC consultation on SME definition
        • 200810 Response to HMRC and HMT consultation on tax relief for umbrella and agency workers
        • 200809 Response to HMRC consultation on the Taxpayer's Charter
        • 200809 Response to HMRC consultation on Interest
        • 200809 Response to HMRC consultation on filing returns and paying tax on time
        • 200808 Response to Late Payment Directive online review questionnaire
        • 200808 Response to EU IA guidelines consultation
        • 200807 Response to Scottish Government consultation on Local Income Tax
        • 200806 Submission to PASC inquiry into Good Government
        • 200806 Submission to Arculus Review
        • 200805 Submission to All-Party Group on Freelancing
        • 200805 Response to HMRC consultation on improving the collection of NICs from the self-employed
        • 200804 Response to MAC Call for Evidence
        • 200804 Response to HMT consultation on simplifying CT calculations and returns for smaller companies
        • 200804 Note on new Taxpayer Charter
        • 200803 Submission to EC questionnaire on a Small Business Act for Europe
        • 200803 Response to HMRC consultation on Payments, Repayments and Debt
        • 200803 Response to HMRC consultation on Including BiK and Expense Payments in the Payroll
        • 200803 Response to HMRC consultation on A New Approach to Compliance Checks
        • 200803 Response to BERR consultation on A Code of Practice on Good Guidance
        • 200802 Response to MoJ consultation on Transforming Tribunals
        • 200802 Family Business Tax on "income shifting" consultation response
        • 200802 Family Business Tax on "income shifting" commentary on consultation
        • 200801 Response to BERR consultation on Implementing the Services Directive
        • 200801 Response to BERR consultation on Application of Companies Act 2006 to LLPs
      • 2007
        • 200712 Response to HMRC consultation on tax appeals against decisions made by HMRC
        • 200712 Letter to Gordon Brown on Agency Workers and labour law
        • 200711 Submission to review of Anti-Avoidance Legislation
        • 200711 Response to the Draft Strategy for Sustainable Construction
        • 200711 Response to MoJ consultation on draft Commissioners Regulations amendments
        • 200710 Response to HMT consultation on Business Tax Reform
        • 200710 Response to HMRC consultation on voluntary disclosure of errors on indirect tax returns
        • 200710 Response to EC consultation on possible EPC Statute
        • 200710 Response to DWP consultation on merger of HSC and HSE
        • 200710 Notes on Income Shifting
        • 200709 Response to HMRC consultation on payments, repayments and debt
        • 200709 Response to Cabinet Office consultation on Effective Consultation
        • 200708 Response to HMRC safeguards and compliance checks consultations
        • 200708 Response to DTI consultation on Simplifying Business Support
        • 200708 Response to DTI consultation on Employment Agency Standards enforcement
        • 200708 Response to DCLG consultation on Proposals for a Single Equality Bill
        • 200708 Response to consultation on the Draft Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill
        • 200708 Response to consultation on Draft Regulators' Compliance Code
        • 200707 Response to HMRC consultation on AMAPs
        • 200707 Response to EC consultation on Codes of Conduct
        • 200707 Response to consultation on updated draft guidance on prevention of money laundering
        • 200707 Comment on EP plenary report on labour law Green Paper
        • 200706 Response to OFT consultation on private actions in competition law
        • 200705 Response to consultation update on Tax Relief for Business Expenditure on Cars
        • 200705 Response to consultation on Implementation of the Companies Act 2006
        • 200705 Response to consultation on draft guidance for business on prevention of money laundering
        • 200704 Response to MSCs Debt Transfer Regulations consultation
        • 200704 Response to HMT consultation on draft Money Laundering Regulations
        • 200703 Response to HMRC consultation on Criminal Investigation Powers
        • 200703 Response to HMRC consultation on A New Approach to Penalties
        • 200703 Response to EC Green Paper on Labour Law
        • 200703 Response to DWP consultation on Personal Accounts
        • 200703 Evidence to the House of Lords select committee Inquiry into Green Paper
        • 200702 Response to HMT consultation on Tackling MSCs
        • 200702 Response to consultation on merging HSC & HSE
        • 200701 Response to MAC questionnaire
        • 200701 Response to HMRC consultation on a New Management Act
        • 200701 Response to consultation on the Migration Advisory Committee
      • 2006
        • 200612 Submission to the Mirrlees Review
        • 200612 Response to New Charging Regime questionnaire
        • 200612 Response to New Charging Regime consultation
        • 200611 Preliminary response to EU Green Paper on Labour Law November 2006
        • 200610 Sumbission to Conservatives' taskforce on business support services
        • 200610 Response to Third Money Laundering Directive consultation
        • 200610 Response to RIAs consultation
        • 200610 Response to HMRC Criminal Investigation Powers consultation
        • 200609 Response to HSC Worker Involvement consultation - completed response form
        • 200609 Response to HSC Worker Involvement consultation
        • 200609 Response to Company Car Tax Relief consultation
        • 200608 Response to the ‘Regulatory Justice:Sanctioning in a post-Hampton World’ consultation
        • 200607 Comment on UK National Reform Programme, July 2006
        • 200606 Response to Partial RIA on increasing use of HMRC online services
        • 200606 Response to HMRC Powers consultation 2006
        • 200606 Joint response to EC consultation on Internal Market policy
        • 200605 Submission to Treasury Select Committee inquiry on Globalisation May 2006
        • 200605 Response to 'Success at Work' May 2006
        • 200604 Submission to Gowers Review of Intellectual Property
        • 200603 Response to Community Patent consultation
      • 2005
        • 200511 Response to Selective Admission Qustionnaire
        • 200511 Response to Selective Admission consultation
        • 200510 Submission to Liberal Democrat Tax Commission
        • 200510 Response to Better Regulation consultation
        • 200510 Offshoring and the New Immigration Strategy, October 2005
        • 200509 Submission to Carter Review of HMRC Online Services
        • 200506 Response to HMRC Small Business consultation
        • 200506 Response to HMRC Powers consultation 2005
        • 200506 Response to Company Law Reform consultation
        • 200504 Response to the Pre Budget Report small business taxation consultation
        • 200502 Submission to Hampton Review
        • 200502 Response to Tribunals White Paper
        • 200502 Response to OGC Supply Chain Management Guidance Document
        • 200502 Response to HMRC Draft Advice Note
        • 200501 Response to Conservative Business Tax consultation
      • Responses and Submissions
    • Policy work
  • Resources
    • Resources
      • Help and advice on running a freelance business
      • Business contract templates for freelancers
      • Supplier Directory for freelancers
      • Calculators for freelancers
      • Freelancing Matters magazine
      • ISO 9001 certification
      • Working with freelancers: for clients, accountants, agencies
      • Find a freelancer
      • Useful links
    • Help and advice
      • Starting up
        • Starting up a freelance business
        • What are the first steps to starting my freelance business
        • What is a sole trader?
        • What is a limited company?
        • What is a PAYE Umbrella company?
        • What is a partnership or Limited Liability Partnership?
        • What are my liabilities?
        • Choosing an Accountant and keeping accounting records
        • PCG's Guide to Freelancing
      • Insurance advice
        • Insurance advice for freelancers, contractors and consultants
        • Employers' liability insurance and Motor insurance
        • Professional Indemnity insurance, Public liability insurance and Property and contents insurance
        • Other insurances worth considering and things to remember
        • Insurance included with PCG membership
        • Further information you may find interesting
        • PCG's Guide to Insurance
        • Do you need PI?
        • Cutting costs, not cover
        • Insuring your key asset
        • Protecting your cashflow
      • Managing your business
        • Advice on managing your business for freelancers, contractors and consultants
        • Choosing an Accountant and keeping accounting records
        • Avoid a cashflow crisis
        • 5 pitfalls that ruin rates
        • Banking
        • Financial considerations for freelancers
        • Setting up your home office
        • Further information you may find interesting
        • Your New Office
        • Bank on a good deal
        • A place to meet
        • Working from home
        • Doing your homework
        • Managing client relationships
        • CRM: indispensable tool for small businesses?
        • Hanging on the line
        • Tackling late payment
        • When outsourcing makes sense for SMEs
      • Tax advice
        • Tax advice for freelancers, contractors and consultants
        • Tax helpline for PCG members
        • What is IR35 and how does it affect me?
        • IR35 Status Check
        • PCG's Guide to IR35
        • What to expect from an enquiry into IR35
        • Changes to HMRC assessment time limits - April 2010
        • Dealing with VAT and pitfalls to avoid
        • New VAT Flat Rate Scheme
        • Important changes for the payment of VAT from 1st April
        • 24 Month rule
        • Taxation of Limited companies
        • Taxation of sole traders, partnerships and LLPs
        • What is Family Business Tax and how does it affect me?
        • PCG's Guide to Family Business Tax
        • Budget 2010/11 Tax tables
        • Further information you may find interesting
        • Mastering the mysteries of VAT
        • HMRC's new powers
        • Tax treatment of business expenses
        • Service company questions on the P35 and tax return
      • Legal guidance
        • Legal guidance for freelancers, contractors and consultants
        • Legal helpline for PCG members
        • The importance of a good contract
        • Should I opt out of the Agency Regulations?
        • PCG's Guide to Agency Regulations
        • Managed Service Companies legislation
        • Insolvency
        • Further information you may find interesting...
        • Insolvency Procedures
        • Agency failure warning signs
        • Stop the copycats
        • At your service
        • Freelancing in the EU
      • Financial planning
        • Financial planning for freelancers, contractors and consultants
        • Arranging your finances
        • Mortgages for freelancers
        • PCG's Guide to Mortgages
        • Retirement planning and pensions
        • PCG's Guide to Pensions
        • Jobseeker's Allowance
        • Am I eligible for childcare vouchers?
        • Company cars for freelancers
        • Further information you may find interesting
        • Are you ready for retirement?
        • Financing your car
      • Finding and securing work
        • How to find and secure business for freelancers, contractors and consultants
        • Marketing yourself to potential clients
        • Top tips for finding work as a freelancer
        • Finding a contract online
        • Should I use an agency to help me find a contract?
        • Finding work as a freelancer directly
        • Communicating with clients
        • Looking after your client base
        • Collaboration with other freelancers
        • Training
        • Further information you may find interesting
        • Smarter Working
        • My Virtual Learning Journey
        • Secrets of success
        • 10 Steps to a perfect CV
        • Shout about it!
        • Deal or new deal - contract renewal
        • Websites that work
        • How to target success
        • Winning business directly
        • Developing personal networks
        • The art of questioning and listening
        • In pursuit of a workable collaboration model
        • Focus on networking
        • The value of freelance networks
      • Security clearance
        • Security Clearance
      • Online business school
      • Starting up a freelance business
      • Insurance
      • Managing your freelance business
      • Tax advice for freelancers
      • Legal issues
      • Financial Planning
      • Finding and securing work
      • Security Clearance
      • Online Business School
    • Contract templates
      • Contract templates
    • Supplier Directory
      • Supplier Directory for freelancers
    • Calculators
      • Contractor calculators: Estimate your income as a contractor
      • Mortgage calculator
      • Useful calculators
    • Freelancing Matters magazine
      • Freelancing Matters magazine
      • Freelancing Matters 25
      • Freelancing Matters 24
      • Freelancing Matters 23
      • Freelancing Matters 22
      • Freelancing Matters 21
      • Freelancing Matters 20
      • Freelancing Matters 19
      • Freelancing Matters 18
      • Freelancing Matters 17
      • Freelancing Matters 16
      • Freelancing Matters 15
      • Freelancing Matters 14
      • Freelancing Matters 13
      • Freelancing Matters 12
      • Freelancing Matters 11
      • Freelancing Matters 10
      • Freelancing Matters 9
      • Freelancing Matters 8
      • Freelancing Matters 7
      • Freelancing Matters 6
      • Freelancing Matters 5
      • Freelancing Matters 4
      • Freelancing Matters 3
      • Freelancing Matters 2
      • Freelancing Matters 1
    • ISO9001 quality certification
      • PCG ISO9001
    • Working with freelancers
      • Working with freelancers: for clients, accountants and agencies
      • Resources for clients
      • Resources for Accountants
      • Resources for agencies
    • Find a freelancer
    • Useful links
      • Beacon Interim Management
      • Byte-Vision Limited
      • Contract Eye
      • Contractor Calculator
      • Contractor UK
      • Contractoraccountant.com
      • Find Networking Events
      • Freelance Advisor
      • Independent Consultants
      • Independent Contractor Services
      • Institute for Turnaround
      • Mindbench Ltd
      • NES Group
      • people4business
      • Remote Employment
      • StartBusiness
      • The Institute of Interim Management
      • www.supply2.gov.uk
    • Help and advice on running a freelance business
    • Business contract templates for freelancers
    • Supplier Directory for freelancers
    • Calculators for freelancers
    • Freelancing Matters magazine
    • ISO 9001 certification
    • Working with freelancers: for clients, accountants, agencies
    • Find a freelancer
    • Useful links
  • News
    • PCG press office
      • PCG press office: Communicating the freelance message
    • PCG headlines
      • PCG poll: How is the freelance market in the second half of 2010?
      • PCG Poll shows the jury is out on LinkedIn
      • PCG submits evidence to Home Affairs Select Committee
      • Payouts totalling £45,800 to seven PCG Plus members
      • HMRC still fishing
      • PCG to respond to Government on immigration plans
      • PCG poll shows mixed feelings on new national security vetting guidance
      • PCG poll shows members welcome “Office of Tax Simplification”
      • New Prime Ministerial Statement on national security vetting policy
      • PCG blog: Has IR35 ceased to be?
      • PCG Poll shows 90% back cap on ICT workers
      • Discount voucher for non-members - valid until 31st July 2010
      • Government consults on work permit abuse: make your voice heard
      • Breaking News: Is this the end of IR35?
      • PCG's full analysis of the Emergency Budget
      • Freelancer views on the emergency budget
      • PCG launches EU Newsletter
      • PCG Poll highlights that the jury is out for some on new Government
      • Emergency Budget on 22nd June: What will it mean for freelancers?
      • Queen’s Speech confirms positive news for freelancers says PCG
      • Finalist spot for PCG in 2010 TAF Best Practice Awards
      • Writing to Your MP - Updated
      • What does the Coalition Government mean for freelancers?
      • PCG ready and waiting to start work with the new Government
      • Agency Workers Directive: Update
      • PCG's New Policy Team
      • The Great Debate – PCG gets my vote
      • PCG's IR35 adverts in the Times and the Sunday Times
      • The 2010 Manifestos – What’s in it for freelancers?
      • Your invite to join the Governance of PCG
      • Revenue adds to £9.2 million tax take from IR35
      • What can I ask my parliamentary candidate about freelancing?
      • PCG lobbying wins landmark commitment on IR35 from the Conservative Party
      • New rules on Intra Company Transfer permits to help stop abuse
      • PCG’s Full Budget Analysis 2010
      • Budget 2010: Expected tax changes starting in April 2010
      • Budget 2010: The Chancellor's conjuring tricks
      • Will the Chancellor be a Darling to freelancers?
      • PCG Poll on e voting at the UK General Election
      • PCG member saves thousands with PCG's Agency Failure insurance
      • Plans to tackle "false self employment" in the construction sector
      • insidePCG blog: Conservatives pledge smaller IT procurement contracts
      • Spirit of freelancing publication available
      • PCG to meet shadow immigration minister
      • insidePCG blog: John Brazier on being on the Today Programme
      • Radio and TV coverage of PCG's new campaign
      • PCG expresses concern at opening of door to retrospective taxes
      • "EU 2020 Strategy: freelancing is an excellent way to create jobs and develop entrepreneurship" says PCG
      • Inside PCG Blog Post:PCG calls for fresh approach to freelancing
      • PCG calls for fresh approach to freelancing
      • PCG to host workshop on ICT abuse
      • PCG says: A Pre Budget Report that fails the fairness test
      • Pain delay!
      • Sir Tom Farmer Joins the National Freelancers Day Debate
      • National Freelancers Day Local Event Program
      • PCG makes formal submission to Chancellor ahead of Pre-Budget Report
      • PCG lobbying hard to ensure AWD proposals continue to exclude contractors from scope
      • PCG expresses concern at new guidance issued by HMRC
      • PCG calls upon freelance spirits to support national campaign
      • PCG at the Party Conferences 2009
      • Business commentators look ahead to 2020 as PCG marks National Freelancers Day
      • Recent Media Coverage of BBC Advice
      • National Freelancers Day website goes live
      • Service company questions on the P35 and tax return - advice for members
      • PCG member bags the Freelance Consultant Award
      • PCG to attend Party Conferences
      • PCG on hand at Embedded Systems Expo to offer advice on setting up in business
      • PCG welcomes the Government's tightening of work permit
      • PCG member's IR35 victory after five years
      • MP's Parliamentary question leaves a further doubt over IR35
      • PCG lobbies directly for “serious reform” to the work permits system
      • PCG exposes the truth of IR35's pitiful tax take
      • PCG analysis: Budget 2009 offers nothing for freelancers
      • Service company questions on the P35 and tax return
      • PCG urges Chancellor to repeal IR35
      • PCG welcomes Commons Early Day Motion on IR35
      • Out of work freelancers given a helping hand by PCG
      • Tax status and s660a case wins for Accountax
      • Freelancers group kicks off tenth anniversary year with marketplace survey
      • PCG publishes new edition of Guide to IR35
      • Pre-Budget Report analysis: Family Business Tax Dropped
      • Freelancers welcome Cameron's call for credit crunch aid
      • High Court finds against Dragonfly Consultancy Ltd in IR35 case
      • Practical advice to freelancers facing debt disasters
      • Double Taxation Treaty Abuse
      • PCG Budget analysis 2008
      • Freelancers get together for successful Maidenhead RLM
      • PCG reaction to Pre-Budget Report
      • Updates to PCG expert guides
      • Tax disaster for family businesses: House of Lords rules in favour of Revenue in Arctic Systems case
      • PCG tax victory for family businesses: Arctic win at House of Lords
      • Arctic judgment imminent
      • PCG Budget analysis 2007
      • 'Wholly & exclusively' rule is limited - HMRC
      • PCG Chairman's new year message
    • Press releases 2010
      • PCG announces major media partner for business lecture
      • PCG welcomes focus on IR35 for new independent tax body
      • Is this the end for IR35?
      • An intelligent budget which gives freelancers hope for a fairer time ahead – says PCG
      • Just engaged a freelancer? Prepare for take-off…
      • PRCA and PCG tie-up creates network for PR freelancers
      • PCG ready and waiting to start work with the new Government
      • Our IR35 glass is half full – PCG optimism
      • Freelancers…at your service
      • Engineering firms urged to learn how to work with freelancers for business success
      • PCG lobbying wins landmark commitment on IR35 from the Conservative Party
      • ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’ – PCG’s verdict on the Budget
      • CBI’s Trade Association Council extends a warm welcome to PCG
      • Time for Britain to put its "brain" in gear
      • REC, PCG and the Cabinet Office call on recruiters to think twice about demands for existing security clearances
      • PCG expresses concern at opening of door to retrospective taxes
      • "EU 2020 Strategy: freelancing is an excellent way to create jobs and develop entrepreneurship" says PCG
      • PCG calls for fresh approach to freelancing
    • 2009
      • PCG says: A Pre Budget Report that fails the fairness test
      • The Professional Contractors Group rebrands as PCG, the voice of freelancing
      • PCG calls for fairness, clarity, and recognition for freelancers in manifesto
      • Bank on freelancers say top business experts…they’re the way to UK prosperity
      • Sir Tom Farmer Joins the National Freelancers Day Debate
      • PCG expresses concern at new guidance issued by HMRC
      • PCG calls upon freelance spirits to support national campaign
      • PRESS RELEASE: Business commentators look ahead to 2020 as PCG marks National Freelancers Day
      • PRESS RELEASE: www.nationalfreelancersday.org.uk goes live
      • PCG welcomes the Government's tightening of work permit
      • General election threat from UK’s freelancers
      • PCG lobbies directly for “serious reform” to the work permits system
      • PCG “angered” by abuses of the immigration system causing contractors to lose out
      • PCG says accountants on expenses for senior Ministers highlights “morally indefensible” system
      • PCG exposes the truth of IR35's pitiful tax take
      • PCG announces 23rd November 2009 as National Freelancers Day
      • Budget offers nothing to freelance businesses despite “unprecedented financial crisis
      • PCG Seeks evidence of abuses of the Points Based Immigration System
      • PCG urges Chancellor to repeal IR35 and remove barriers to freelancing in Budget ‘09
      • PCG welcomes Commons Early Day Motion on IR35
      • Out of work freelancers given a helping hand by PCG
      • Freelancers rue Gordon Brown’s tax blunder on tenth anniversary
      • PCG celebrates ten years of freelance representation
      • Freelancers warn HMRC over interest rates
      • High Court orders Larkstar IR35 case to be re-heard
      • Freelancers group kicks off tenth anniversary year with marketplace survey
      • New Head of Commercial Development joins the Professional Contractors Group
    • 2008
      • Good advice can save freelancers thousands, and years of hassle
      • PCG welcomes Glover Committee’s Report
      • Freelancers relieved at Family Business Tax reprieve
      • PCG looks forward to analysing what the Pre-Budget Report will mean for freelancers
      • PCG restructures and strengthens its public affairs team
      • BT cuts a real blow but show flexible labour at work
      • Research shows Government must act to help freelancers
      • Freelancers urge calm after Agency Workers deal
      • Freelancers welcome Cameron's call for credit crunch aid
      • Don’t get heavy-handed with expenses, freelancers warn Government
      • PCG presents chocolate teapot to Gordon Brown at Labour Party Conference
      • Study reveals 1.4 million freelancers in the UK - a significant 14% growth over the last ten years
      • High Court judgment could spell tax disaster for freelancers
      • Freelancers urge minister to reconsider plans for toothless Taxpayer’s Charter
      • Freelancers welcome new skills shortage list
      • Freelancers not surprised at possible action against umbrellas and agencies who abuse rules
      • Freelancers call for tax overhaul
      • Law Commission proposals offer hope to victims of HMRC attacks and incompetence
      • PCG offers practical advice to freelancers facing debt disasters
      • Freelancers join campaign against high fuel costs
      • IR35 Tax Case - Friday 6 June 10:30am, Royal Courts of Justice, Strand
      • Freelancers under University research spotlight
      • PCG elects new chairman
      • Freelancers reassured over agency workers announcement
      • Freelancers “welcome” new Points Based System for immigrant workers
      • PCG joins forces with HireScores to provide members with an insight into the practice of agencies
      • Thousands petition Government over Family Business Tax
      • PCG and Parasol bring industry together in debate
      • Freelancers' relief over Family Business Tax reprieve
      • Freelancers slam taxman’s new powers to pry
      • Freelancers condemn Family Business Tax plans and HMRC consultation process
      • Freelancers cautiously pleased by HMRC crackdown on rogue umbrellas
      • Darling urged - listen to family businesses, not just wealthy non-doms
      • Freelancers condemn TUC’s misunderstanding of tax system
      • Better business advice could have saved IT contractor £000s
      • Freelancers urge MPs to back Commons motion on “income shifting”
      • HMRC advising other tax authorities on best practice is laughable, say freelancers
      • New Taxpayers’ Charter is good but must have teeth
      • Freelancers urged to sign ePetition in protest at “income shifting” tax
    • 2007
      • Victory for freelancers on European Labour Law Green Paper
      • Freelance fury at new tax attack on family business
      • Resignation not enough - HMRC must have Duty of Care, say freelancers
      • Freelance contractors should not be "left out in the cold" by moves towards further devolution
      • Taxpayer faces bill of half a million pounds for £7,000 tax case
      • Freelancers to quiz taxman in Edinburgh over new tax rules
      • Freelancers win clarification from HMRC
      • Freelancers condemn family “income shifting” changes
      • PCG takes freelance fight to party conferences
      • Professional Contractors Group trains up freelancers to stay ahead of the competition
      • TUC missing the point on “agency workers” say freelancers
      • Administration of Prosperity4
      • New MD for Freelancers Association
      • Freelancers would welcome Redwood proposals to scrap IR35
      • Freelancers call for duty of care on Tax Inspectors
      • Freelancers question need for new tax on family businesses following House of Lords victory
      • PCG tax victory for family businesses: Arctic win at House of Lords
      • PCG launches PCG Solo to support freelancers' business needs
      • UK's freelancers condemn "out of touch" MEPs
      • Freelancers urge clarity from Brown Government
      • PCG hosts breakfast seminar on MSC tax rules
      • Freelancers’ victory on security clearances campaign
      • REC and PCG launch new codes for IT recruiters and contractors
      • Freelancers vindicated as MPs criticise MSCs legislation
      • PCG launches PCG OneStop
      • PCG all set to see construction workers through turbulent times
      • Freelancers' group gives clarification about new MSC rules
      • Freelancers angry at Blair's workforce speech
      • Contractors welcome court ruling as tax bill falls into dancers' laps
      • Budget a mixed bag for freelancers
      • Europe threatens right to be self-employed, warn freelancers
      • PCG and The Work Foundation join forces to explore the future of work
      • Freelancers back ICAS call for delay to Managed Service Companies legislation
      • PCG response to Managed Service Companies consultation: sound definition but the detail needs work
      • PCG launches survey seeking freelancers' attitudes to HMRC
      • Freelancers call for recognition
    • 2006
      • Disappointment that the Government still hasn't quite grasped the nature and value of UK freelancing
      • PCG gives cautious welcome to new tax proposals
      • EU Green Paper could lead to obstacles to self-employment, fears PCG
      • Landmark family case goes to the Lords
      • Queen's Speech offers little for the UK's freelance workers says PCG
      • Freelancers doubt Blair’s commitment to knowledge economy
      • PCG offers support for striking North Sea divers
      • Freelancers fear new powers for tax inspectors
      • Arctic case later than hoped
      • PCG launches Quality Umbrella for contractors
      • New Guide to Freelancing from PCG
      • Debt diary highlights misconceptions about freelancing
      • PCG scheme certifies first contractor accountants
      • Mixed response from PCG to new HMRC compliance approaches
      • PCG welcomes public sector contracts portal
      • Contracts curtailed as fears over Muscat judgment bite
      • PCG calls for end to employment status confusion
      • New contract template from REC and PCG
      • PCG welcomes ILO vote recognising independent contractors
      • PCG publishes pensions guide for freelance contractors
      • PCG welcomes 'Talent on Tap'
      • PCG and Russam GMS to host Twilight workshops
      • PCG to support Arctic at House of Lords
      • Freelancers’ association PCG gives cautious welcome to review of business taxation
      • PCG calls on Chancellor to simplify tax system
      • Quality Accountant scheme launched by PCG
      • PCG welcomes points-based migration paper
      • Background checking from PCG offers speedy vetting
      • PCG disappointment as HMRC prepares to appeal Arctic
      • Freelancers’ group PCG joins protest about HMRC advert
    • 2005
      • Victory for family businesses as PCG and Arctic win appeal
      • PCG calls for answers over IR35 probes
      • Lisbon Network welcomes PCG public procurement initiatives
      • PCG announces earlier appeal date for Arctic
      • PCG and BCS launch joint membership initiative
      • Date set for PCG and Arctic at Court of Appeal
      • Freelance consultants offer value in a tight labour market, says PCG
      • PCG welcomes EU rejection of software patents directive
      • Exclusive Barclays banking package for PCG members
      • PCG celebrates success of first ISO9001 scheme for freelancers
      • PCG takes Arctic case to Court of Appeal
      • PCG warns of serious consequences for small businesses of EU Software Patents Directive
      • KIC Computing achieves ISO9001 certification through PCG scheme
      • PCG welcomes early day motion on tax avoidance
      • PCG seeks candidates' views on freelancer policies
      • Tax blow for family businesses
      • PCG publishes new Guide to IR35
      • Mixed reception to Budget from freelancers' group PCG
      • PCG and Arctic Systems at High Court 16 March 2005
      • PCG’s ISO9001 scheme yields first certificated contractor
      • Leading tax lawyer supports PCG and Arctic in S660 test case
      • PCG supports small business manifesto
    • 2004
      • NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOR PCG
      • PCG TO APPEAL ARCTIC IN WAKE OF NEW REVENUE GUIDE
      • PCG HOSTS FREELANCE STAKEHOLDER EVENT
      • PCG URGES PUBLIC TO BACK TAX APPEAL
      • SMALL BUSINESSES ATTACK HOME INSPECTIONS PLAN
      • NO REPRIEVE FOR SICK PCG MEMBER AS IR35 APPEAL FAILS
      • PCG SEEKS EXPERT OPINION ON ARCTIC S660A JUDGMENT
      • SETBACK FOR FAMILY BUSINESSES AS ARCTIC SYSTEMS LOSES S660A CASE
      • PCG SURVEY HIGLIGHTS IMPROVED MARKET FOR FREELANCE CONSULTANTS
      • PCG SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTANTS
      • PCG FEARS MORE RED TAPE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES FROM EU DIRECTIVE
      • PCG WINS IR35 CASE AT SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS
      • UNCERTAINTY OVER TAX TEST CASE FOR FAMILY BUSINESS
      • PCG SUPPORTING S660 TAX TEST CASE FOR HUSBAND AND WIFE BUSINESS
      • PCG MEMBER SETTLES WITH REVENUE AFTER FOUR YEAR IR35 BATTLE
      • PCG PROTESTS ABOUT ABBEY’S IT PLANS
      • PCG PUBLISHES DEFINITIVE GUIDE FOR FREELANCERS
      • NEW LEADER PLEDGES A BIGGER VOICE FOR FREELANCERS
      • PCG WELCOMES EU BID TO COUNT FREELANCERS
      • PCG LAUNCHES APPEAL FUND FOR BILL HOOD AFTER IR35 LOSS
      • PCG CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY IN IMMIGRATION DEBATE
      • TAXMAN HEAR S660 TEST
      • PCG ANNOUNCES IR35 PAYBACK SCHEME FOR FREELANCE MEMBERS
      • PCG WELCOMES ANOTHER EARLY DAY MOTION ON IR591 AND SMALL BUSINESSES
      • PCG TAX EXPERT TO COVER IR591 AT SMARTER FREELANCING EVENTS IN SOUTHAMPTON
      • PCG TAX EXPERT TO COVER IR591 AT SMARTER FREELANCING EVENTS IN CROYDON
      • PCG TAX EXPERT TO COVER IR591 AT SMARTER FREELANCING EVENTS IN SWINDON
      • PCG TAX EXPERT TO COVER IR591 AT SMARTER FREELANCING EVENTS IN BRISTOL
      • PCG TAX EXPERT TO COVER IR591 AT SMARTER FREELANCING EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
      • PCG TAKING TAX EXPERT TO SMARTER FREELANCING EVENTS at ASTON VILLA
      • PCG TAX EXPERT TO COVER IR591 AT SMARTER FREELANCING EVENTS
      • PCG TAKES SMARTER FREELANCING SEMINARS AROUND THE UK
      • PCG SUPPORTING EARLY DAY MOTION ON IR591
      • AILING PCG MEMBER'S TAX HEARING TAKES PLACE IN GATESHEAD LIVING ROOM
      • PCG WELCOMES OPT-OUT CLAUSE IN DTI'S NEW AGENCY REGULATIONS
      • TAX DEADLINE MEANS TIME BOMB FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
      • PCG APPOINTS NEW INSURERS FOR MEMBERS' TAX INVESTIGATION COVER
    • 2003
      • PCG TAKING ON THE TAXMAN FOR HUSBAND AND WIFE BUSINESS
      • PCG WELCOMES DTI STUDY INTO OFF-SHORING OF UK CALL CENTRE JOBS
      • PCG COMMENT ON CBI SURVEY - FREELANCERS HAVE A VALUABLE ROLE TO PLAY
      • PCG TAKING STAND FOR FREELANCERS AND CHARITY AT CBI NATIONAL CONFERENCE
      • PCG AND ACCOUNTAX CLAIM ANOTHER IR35 VICTORY WITH TILBURY WIN AT SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS
      • PROFESSOR RICHARD SCASE TO ADDRESS PCG CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF FREELANCING
      • PCG TAKES STAND AT OFFSHORE EUROPE IN ABERDEEN
      • LAWSPEED WINS IR35 CASE FOR CONTRACTOR ON SAME TERMS AS SYNAPTEK
      • PCG SURVEY SHOWS NEARLY A QUARTER OF RESPONDENTS OUT OF WORK
      • FIRST PCG - ATSCO CONTRACT SIGNED
      • PCG REPRESENTS "INVISIBLE" FREELANCERS AT APPSBG PUBLIC HEARING
      • FREELANCERS CALL FOR MORE RESEARCH INTO IT SLUMP
      • FREELANCERS WARN ILO OVER "MEDDLING"
      • FREELANCERS QUESTION PM OVER WORK PERMITS
      • NEW FREELANCERS' LEADER WARNS OF TRAINING CRISIS
      • PCG AT NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
      • SMALL BUSINESSES FACED WITH UNCERTAINTY
      • CHANCELLOR FAILS TO DELIVER FOR FREELANCERS
      • THE BUDGET AND IR35 - IT AND ENGINEERING FREELANCERS ARE NO LONGER ALONE
      • POST SYNAPTEK RULING - PCG'S ADVICE STILL "DON'T TICK THE BOX"
      • BITTER BLOW FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AFTER HIGH COURT RULING
      • PCG tells freelancers to wait for Synapteck ruling before sending P35 returns
      • Small Businesses Hold Their Breath for Tax Ruling
      • Letter to Dawn Primarolo
      • Tax Attack on Small Businesses
    • 2002
      • PCG appoints new lobby team
      • PCG member in IR35 win at the Special Commissioners
      • PCG success at removal of fast track visas
      • PCG Contribution To House Of Lords Enquiry On Microprocessor Innovation
      • PCG letter to Dawn Primarolo
      • PCG warns 'Wrong time to relax work permit regulations'
      • PCG acknowledges changes to Inland Revenue IR35 guidance
      • PCG's new success with fast track visas
      • PCG gives further evidence to Home Office of FTV abuse
      • PCG Reaction to Budget - Contractors find no joy from Chancellor
      • PCG Makes Progress on 'Fast Track' Visa List
      • PCG calls for Small Business Recognition in Budget
      • PCG will hold extra 'IR35 Toolkit' seminars in London
      • PCG CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO STOP FAST TRACK VISA ABUSE
      • PCG's 'IR35 Toolkit' seminars will tour the UK
      • PCG to hold 'IR35 Toolkit' seminars in London
    • 2001
      • Statement from PCG after Court of Appeal finds against Small Businesses on IR35 row
      • SMALL BUSINESSES TAKE GOVERNMENT TO COURT OF APPEAL
      • 'Small Is Beautiful' in the Flexible Economy
      • PCG Issues Sample Business-to-Business Contracts
      • Free PCG Membership to Technical Aid International Contractors
      • PCG Announces Legal Appeal Against Goverment
      • PCG Offers Contractors Discounted Insurance Against Tax Uncertainty
      • High Court Issues Clearer Guidelines in PCG's Judicial Review
      • High Court Ruling In PCG's Judicial Review
      • PCG takes Government to High Court
      • PCG reaction to Budget Statement
      • PCG budget submission and operational note
      • PCG welcomes entrepreneur's support in letter to PM
      • PCG takes action to stop Agency 'FUD'
      • PCG welcomes Conservative's commitment to repeal IR35
      • Treasury told 'Could do better' as PCG writes to Prime Minister
      • PCG launches new Portal
    • 2000
      • PCG welcomes news FI Group has withdrawn 'reward'
      • PCG accuses Government of helping with corporate blood money scheme
      • Business Guru Becomes Patron of PCG
      • PCG Calls on Prime Minister to Scrap 'Stealth Tax'
      • PCG Arranges Private Medical Deal for Members
      • Open Letter to the Prime Minister - Copy of letter
      • PCG Stand at British Business 2000 Exhibition
      • PCG wins first stage of legal battle against IR35
      • PCG calls on Government to 'join-up' its IR35 thinking
      • PCG founder receives internet award
      • Businesses call for a halt to IR35 - CBI, FSB and PCG open letter
      • Government loophole prejudices small businesses
      • Government only scores three out of ten on IR35
      • PCG's contractors challenge Government under European Law
      • PCG contract gets IR35 approval
      • Press statement re: Budget from Professional Contractors Group
      • IR35 Information Seminars
    • 1999
      • PCG Reaction to Conflict of Interest by Stephen Timms
      • 2,000 More 'Hectors' Needed To Cope With IR35 Demands, Says PCG Survey
      • Contractors Mass Lobby Of Parliament As Government Reintroduces IR35
      • Revenue's IR35 Proposals Will Lead to £705 Million Tax Loss, says PCG Report
      • Lords Vote out IR35
      • IR35 - A CONSULTATION OR A FABRICATION? - PCG Reaction to Revenue's proposals
      • PCG Commisions Leading Economic Report
      • Hundreds of Oil & Gas Contractors Show Concern at Governments Proposals
      • IR35 - The Threat To The Contractor - Open Evening
      • Professional Contractors Group Urges Re-think To Save Tens OF Thousands Of Businesses
      • Lord Weatherill Adds His Support to Professional Contractors Group
      • 66,000 Small Businesses Face Closure
      • Professional Contractors Group Signal Concern About Government Proposals
      • Government Begins To Clamp Down on Contractors
      • Concern Over Legislation by the 'Back - Door'
      • Contractors Sign Up To Save Their Independence
    • Newsletters
      • PCG newsletters
      • Are you at the top of your game? - 2 September 2010
      • HMRC still fishing - 19 August 2010
      • New Prime Ministerial Statement on national security vetting policy - 5 August 2010
      • IR35 a priority for the new Office of Tax Simplification - 22 July 2010
      • Should the Government include ICTs within the planned “cap” on migration? - 8 July 2010
      • Emergency Budget Special: Is this the end for IR35? -23 June 2010
      • Emergency Budget on 22 June: What will it mean for freelancers? - 10 June 2010
      • Do you believe the new Coalition Government is going to be good for freelancers? - 27 May 2010
      • PCG ready and waiting to start work with the new Government - 13 May 2010
      • PCG secures IR35 committment from the Conservative Party - 1 April 2010
      • Would E voting make the General Election more accessible? - 18 March 2010
      • Q&A: common IR35 question answered - 4 March 2010
      • Time for Britain to put its "brain" in gear - 18 February 2010
      • Freelance: Freeing up growth - 4 February 2010
      • Advice on agencies and warning signs of financial difficulties - 21 January 2010
      • PCG newsletter - 7 January 2010
      • PCG Newsletter - 17 December 2009
      • PCG newsletter - 2 December 2009
      • PCG newsletter 24/09
      • PCG newsletter 23/09
      • PCG newsletter 22/09
      • PCG newsletter 21/09
      • PCG newsletter 20/09
      • PCG newsletter 19/09
      • PCG newsletter 18/09
      • PCG newsletter 17/09
      • PCG newsletter 16/09
      • PCG newsletter 15/09
      • PCG newsletter 14/09
      • PCG newsletter 13/09
      • PCG newsletter 12/09
      • PCG newsletter 11/09
      • PCG newsletter 10/09
      • PCG newsletter 09/09
      • PCG Special Newsletter 08/09
      • PCG newsletter 07/09
      • PCG newsletter 06/09
      • PCG newsletter 05/09
      • PCG newsletter 04/09
      • PCG newsletter 03/09
      • PCG newsletter 02/09
      • PCG newsletter 01/09
      • PCG newsletter 28/08
      • PCG newsletter 27/08
      • PCG Special Newsletter: Pre-Budget Report Analysis 2008
      • PCG newsletter 26/08
      • PCG newsletter 25/08
      • PCG newsletter 24/08
      • PCG newsletter 23/08
      • PCG newsletter 22/08
      • PCG newsletter 21/08
      • PCG newsletter 20/08
      • PCG newsletter 19/08
      • PCG newsletter 18/08
      • PCG newsletter 17/08
      • PCG newsletter 16/08
      • PCG newsletter 15/08
      • PCG newsletter 14/08
      • PCG newsletter 13/08
      • PCG newsletter 12/08
      • PCG newsletter 11/08
    • PCG Blog Link opens new window
    • PCG in the media
      • PCG announces business lecture for National Freelancers Day
      • UK contractors welcome the OTS
      • PCG 'delighted' by contractor tax review
      • PCG welcomes 'prompt' launch of OTS
      • Body to simplify tax opens
      • Legislating for contractors is a 'global challenge'
      • PCG chief given leadership award
      • PCG wins two trade awards
      • Freelance staff with electrical qualifications to benefit from IR35 review
      • PCG: IR35 has been a blight on freelancers for a decade
      • Real momentum behind abolition of IR35, says expert
      • IR35 will be abolished, says Small Business Minister Mark Prisk
      • PCG: Budget sees fairer time ahead for UK freelancers
      • PCG ready for national freelancers day
      • Contracting group launches new resource tool
      • PCG announces theme for National Freelancers Day
      • More people seeing contracting as 'ideal work choice'
      • Contractors to mark National Freelancers Day 2010 with focus on potential & lifestyle
      • 'Freeing up Potential' with freelancers
      • PCG: Queen's Speech confirms positive news for freelancers
      • Joy for contractors as IR35 set to be reviewed
      • New partnership to benefit PR contractors
      • Government seeks to replace IR35
      • Coalition government 'to create opportunities for contractors'
      • PCG backs coalition government
      • PCG 'confident of positive change for contractors'
      • PCG remains hopeful over IR35 tax reform
      • Hung parliament looking increasingly likely, says PCG
      • PCG expects IR35 to be dealt with after election
      • Virgin forces pay cut on IT contractors
      • Britain set to rely on contract engineers in future
      • Online contractor accountant services: why they aren’t simply web-based spreadsheets
      • Advice on working with freelancers
      • Employing contractors 'could help engineering firms grow'
      • Tories to review IR35
      • “Much ado about nothing” – PCG’s verdict on the Budget
      • Will The Chancellor Be A Darling To Freelancers?
      • Contractor lobby group backs Conservative IT procurement plan
      • Contractors 'can help public services meet staffing demand'
      • Contractors' Questions: Can I claim JSA while freelancing?
      • The PCG introduce new Britain’s Brain Gain initiative
      • Contractors to become UK’s competitive advantage, insists PCG’s ‘Brain Gain’ campaign
      • UK Small Business: 'Freeing up Growth' through Flexible Working
      • Time for Britain to put its ‘brain’ in gear
      • Contractor recruitment 'affected by security clearance requests'
      • REC, PCG and the Cabinet Office call on recruiters to think twice about demands for existing security clearances
      • PCG still concerned about Intra Company Transfers
      • General Election 2010: Tories see vote winner in reform of tax system for self-employed
      • Court supports HMRC's retrospective tax move
      • PCG welcomes EU 2020 consultation
      • What freelancers want from clients in 2010
      • Contractors’ cause to climb up political and economic agenda in 2010, promises PCG
      • PCG: Freelancing is an excellent way to create jobs and develop entrepreneurship
      • Truly flexible staff will work in hubs
      • The shape of work to come is flexible
      • How to: make a successful transition to freelance journalism (part one)
      • Collaboration offers new approach for freelancing
      • Get fresh with freelancing, ministers told
      • PCG expresses concern over foreign IT staff's wages
      • IT staff transferred to UK are not being paid minimum salary says PCG
      • Freelancer group calls for fresh approach
      • Freelance contracting 'more common'
      • Pre-Budget Report for IT contractors is neutral
      • PCG: Pre Budget Report fails fairness test
      • Pre-Budget report: small businesses relieved as £380m tax hike on profits is deferred for a year
      • REC White Paper welcomed by recruitment leaders
      • PCG welcomes CBI review
      • Small is beautiful says Farmer as he backs use of more outsourcing
      • Call to appoint Minister for Freelancing
      • What are the challenges of freelancing?
      • Contractors celebrate National Freelancers Day as PCG launches its new brand
      • Umbrella contractor news: PCG launches freelancing manifesto
      • REC backs National Freelance Day
      • Freelance skills 'key to economic recovery'
      • ContractorCalculator CEO takes the (192m) plunge for National Freelancers Day!
      • Contractor manifesto from PCG calls for ‘fairness, clarity and recognition’
      • Bank on freelancers say top business experts - they're the way to UK prosperity
      • The future is bright, the future is freelancing
      • Contractors retain opt-out from Conduct Regulations
      • Freelancers ride out the recession
      • National Freelancers Day (NFD) celebrates contracting as a career choice
      • Drop IR35 in PBR, pleads contractor group
      • Danbro Organises Freelancing Celebration
      • Darling urged to repeal IR35
      • PCG concerned over new code of practice
      • Government tax plans 'Orwellian'
      • What is 'the Spirit of Freelancing?'
      • Have your say about freelancing
      • Contractors win exemption from EU workers' directive
      • PCG Asks Contractors to Celebrate the Spirit of Freelancing
      • Contractors a vital part of UK recovery, agree tax experts at PCG-sponsored event
      • Nearly 2000 contractors could be affected by 50p tax rate
      • National Freelancers Day announces speakers for online event
      • Freelancer webcast to be hosted by PCG
      • PCG to offer advice to freelancers
      • Self-employed contractors need to take part in National Freelancers Day
      • Plans gear up for National Freelancers Day
      • Contractors face escalated IR35 threat as HMRC starts flexing new Schedule 36 powers
      • National day for freelancing nears
      • Don't let failing firms derail your own business
      • Survival guide for credit crunch victims
      • PCG welcomes government action on ICTs
      • Government takes tougher line on ICTs
      • IR35: HMRC’s reliance on client evidence is failing, saving one contractor over £50k
      • Banks exploiting work permit system to hire foreign workers
      • Freelancers don't want redundancy pay
      • Big business abusing migrant worker law
      • Treasury Minister Refuses To Divulge IR35 Revenues
      • IR35 Stance Influences Voting
      • Freelancers threaten to change vote over IR35
      • Tech contractor secures full employment rights
      • General election threat from UK's freelancers
      • IT contractors demand overhaul of company transfer visas
      • PCG Lobbies Directly For “Serious Reform” To The Work Permits System
      • 'Well-paid IT contractors are not vulnerable'
      • Migration Advisory Committee Review on Intra-Company Transfer System
      • Contractor policy agenda advanced by key stakeholders at PCG seminar
      • Conservatives refuse to back IR35 repeal move
      • IR35 - what is it good for?
      • PCG Condemns MP Expenses Scandal
      • MPs claiming for tax advice is 'morally indefensible'
      • IR35 tax take falls short at £1.5m
      • PCG’s revelation of IR35’s £1.5m per year tax take is (sadly) not the full story
      • IR35 tax rules bring in just £1.5m per year
      • Revenue eyes £2.4bn in dodged taxes
      • Shout99
      • IT contractors are collateral of Budget ‘09
      • Budget (3): 'Disappointment' at lack of support
      • Darling supports broadband by raiding Granny's digital fund
      • IT contractor experts fear Budget 2009
      • Freelancer group seeks evidence of abuses of immigration system
      • Shout99
      • The Itch: March; Contractors ponder the dole as a career option
      • PCG turns CAB for freelancers
      • Guide to help jobless contractors
      • Interest rate cut on late tax payments
      • PCG call for abolition of IR35
      • Freelancers rue Gordon Brown’s tax blunder on tenth anniversary
      • What triggers an IR35 investigation?
      • PCG hires political heavyweight to bring parliament round to contractors’ cause
      • PCG celebrates ten years of freelance representation
      • Support to exclude freelancers from agency rights
      • Business organisations back agency work commission recommendations
      • Freelancers warn HMRC over interest rates
      • Taxman wins right to block IR35 victory
      • IR35 case ping-pongs back to the Commissioners
      • HMRC wins narrow victory over Larkstar Data IR35 case in the High Court
      • Larkstar Data IR35 ruling imminent: what could this mean for contractors?
      • Contractors to benefit from new face at PCG
      • Survey asks for highs & lows of freelancing
      • 'IT contractor demand lower than in dotcom bust'
      • Professional Contractors Group: A decade on from IR35
      • Contractors body appoints new head of commercial development
      • Freelancers and contractors urged to take sound IR35 advice
      • Freelancers and contractors urged to take sound IR35 advice
      • New IR35 resources for contractors
      • Welcome for report on public procurement
      • Contractors get easy ride in Pre-Budget Report
      • PBR: Darling shelves IT contractor taxes
      • Family businesses win tax reprieve
      • FreelanceAdvisor.co.uk launches to unite surging UK freelance community in face of growing unemployment
      • Expanding IT firms defy the slowdown
      • Take a pay cut to save your job
      • Darling called to unveil tax cuts
      • Call to scrap IR35 and income shifting
      • Research shows Government must act to help freelancers
      • PBR must scrap freelance tax rules
      • Contractors vote ‘no confidence’ in government support for the sector
      • Umbrella companies play key role in improving wider contracting sector, says Parasol
      • MEPs give thumbs up to AWD whilst PCG lobbies for contractor recognition
      • EU gives temporary staff equal rights
      • Freelancers welcome Cameron's call for credit crunch aid
      • Mandelson puts reassuring arm around small firms
      • EU directive must exclude IT contractors
      • Freelancer groups warns against 'heavy handed action'
      • Loss of tax relief on freelance expenses?
      • Contractors’ legitimate travel expenses must be safeguarded, says PCG to Treasury
      • Government warned over IT contractor expenses
      • Freelancing helps crack the 'glass ceiling'
      • PCG present Gordon Brown with Chocolate Teapot
      • PCG presents chocolate teapot to Gordon Brown at Labour Party Conference
      • IT skills stay off migration shortage list
      • Study reveals 1.4 million freelancers in the UK - a significant 14% growth over the last ten years
      • Legal cover and contracts for freelancers and contractors
      • 1.4 million freelancers in the UK
      • UK has 1.4 million contractors
      • Research reveals 1.4 million freelancers and contractors in the UK 
      • Self-employed wait for tax rebate
      • PCG add to temporary workers directive debate
      • Government may 'step up regulations for non-EU IT workers'
      • Shock IR35 decision on Dragonfly leaves freelancers reeling
      • ContractorCalculator Market Report September 2008
      • Govt advisers propose tough restrictions on foreign IT workers
      • IT not viewed as having a skills shortage
      • Crucial Dragonfly Consulting IR35 appeal has been lost
      • IR35 defeat for IT consultancy in the High Court
      • Contractors accused of 'IR35 ignorance'
      • Dragonfly decision due soon could threaten IR35 defences for thousands of contractors
      • Freelancing anyone?
      • Capping contractors’ travel expenses benefits no one
      • Government begins consultation on umbrella expenses
      • Micro firms wait 100 days to get paid
      • Treasury opens consultation on contractor expenses
      • Government 'consults' on IT contractor expenses
      • Retrospective tax attack on contractors' offshore trusts schemes
      • Group warns of business "taxpayer revolt"
      • Business group calls for overhaul of tax system
      • Small business on verge of tax rebellion
      • Warning of revolt over tax
      • Freelancers call for business tax review
      • Small companies on brink of tax revolt
      • The Scotsman
      • Contractors’ group slams government with call for tax revamp
      • How to write your invoice
      • Contractors to benefit from more accountable HMRC?
      • Law commission moots duty of care on taxman
      • Law Commission offers hope to victims of HMRC
      • Taxman faces 'duty of care' question
      • Advice to freelancers facing debt disasters
      • PCG offers payment advice to contractors
      • PCG - “Accredited Accountants” scheme accreditation
      • When IT contractors should quit
      • 'Busy contractors run the risk of IR35'
      • Study into freelance work launched
      • Freelancers can't be paid off
      • Freelancers struggle to go the extra mile
      • Contractor bid to overturn IR35 ruling
      • "Don’t Panic" – Agency Workers Directive won’t be UK Law for at least 18 Months
      • Boffins to count UK freelancers
      • Freelancers' group joins fight against high fuel costs
      • IR35 defeat goes to appeal in High Court
      • High Court appeal on IR35 - Dragonfly v HMRC
      • IR35 hits the high court
      • Dragonfly IR35 Appeal at the High Court – Decision Unlikely “for at least weeks"
      • Contractor mounts IR35 appeal
      • Crucial IR35 appeal hits the High Court for the second time
      • High Court hears IR35 appeal
      • PCG Commissions University to Research Freelance Market
      • Freelancers under University research spotlight
      • Freelancers under university research spotlight
      • New deal struck for temps
      • PCG elects new chairman
      • Rights after 12 weeks for agency workers
      • Agency staff win equal rights at work
      • Finance firms cut back on IT contractors as economic conditions worsen
      • Firms rated via website
      • How to protect your freelance business
      • Tighter rules for skilled foreign workers
      • Government gets tough on migrant staff
      • Contractors group wants to encouraging best practice amongst recruitment agencies
      • Income Shifting Proposal Unacceptable for Contractors, Experts Say
      • Contractors face IR35, MSC probe
      • PCG Joins Forces with HireScores
      • Return of Income Shifting To Directly Target Contractors
      • Thousands petition Government over income shifting
      • Why Agencies and Contractors Don't Agree
      • Budget: Darling shelves family business tax
      • Full PCG Budget analysis
      • Darling postpones income shifting law
      • Budget: Darling shelves family business tax
      • Delay to income shifting regulations
      • Officials 'find fault with income-shifting laws'
      • Contractors Must Fear HMRC's IR35 'Interviews'
      • Business tax: keep it in the family
      • Owners furious about income shifting law
      • Pressure for anti-avoidance rethink
      • MPs back income shifting campaign
      • UK IT jobs threatened by ‘onshore off-shoring’
      • Help defeat this punitive tax on family businesses!
      • Family pubs could be stung by taxman
      • MPs back income shifting campaign
      • Income Shifting proposals condemned as "retarded"
      • LibDem Treasury Spokesman is Grim on Family Business Tax
      • Income shifting proposals are 'conceptually retarded'
      • Pressure mounts over couples tax plan
      • More is needed on red tape than just a step
      • Government are absurd retards over Income Shifting say Contractors Group
      • MPs asked to protect 'abused' agency workers
      • Small Businesses Urged To Sign e-petition Against New Family Business Tax
      • HMRC clamps down on dodgy dispensations
      • Contractors Could See Change on Family Business Tax
      • Chancellor asked to listen to family businesses too
      • Darling under pressure from SMEs
      • ‘Nightmarish lottery’ of family tax proposals
      • Chancellor to listen to family firms
      • Darling urged to listen to family firms as well as the wealthy
      • Family business tax to debut in the Budget
      • Freelance trade group opposes family business tax changes
      • TUC supports Agency Workers Directive
      • PCG Battle Rages Against Trade Union Prejudice
      • MPs: give agency workers employment rights
      • Taxing times for small businesses
      • Smart business advice from PCG
      • Better business advice could have saved IT contractor £000s
      • PCG draws up tax battle plans
      • Professional Contractors Group Supports Libdem Motion on Income Shifting
      • Brown urged to rethink income shifting proposals
      • Industry attacks income shifting rules
      • HMRC advises 'rest of the world'
      • HMRC proposes Taxpayers' Charter
      • PCG Makes Tax and Contractors Abroad Priorities for 2008
      • Contractors Group welcome new Taxpayers' Charter
      • IT contractors cry foul over HMRC income splitting law
      • Getting Down to the Details in Income Shifting for Contracting
      • PCG starts 'income shifting' petition
      • Stop the UK Government increasing Tax for Small Businesses
      • Contractors urged to sign Income Shifting petition
      • Revenue rounds on income-split firms
      • Income shifting - It could be you
      • Memo to the taxman: this goose will be spitting feathers
      • Costing the spouse. A Christmas tale by J P Scrooge
      • Victory for freelancers on EU agency rules
      • No new laws to hurt freelancers
      • European legislation
      • Crackdown on split income poses threat to small firms, say tax experts
      • Crackdown on split income poses threat to small firms, say tax experts
      • Freelance fury at new tax attack on family business
      • Family firms face bigger bills under proposed tax changes
      • New income shifting proposals are a 'nightmare'
      • ISO 9001:2000 helps self-employed compete with bigger businesses
      • Taxman quits over mass data loss
      • Advisers call for HMRC reform after huge data loss
      • Appeal court ruling is victory for small business owners
      • Revenue 'duty of care' isn't to all freelancers
      • Revenue 'duty of care' isn't to all contractors
      • Freelancers fight back
      • Contractor Battle With Revenue Offers Hope
      • Contractor wins payout from HMRC
      • Freelancers welcome victory over taxman as a step in the right direction
      • Taxpayers can sue HMRC following court ruling
      • Agency staff may get full-time rights
      • Court Ruling Allows HMRC To Be Sued For Negligence
      • New ruling means taxpayers are entitled to sue HMRC
      • Arctic case costs taxpayers over £500,000
      • Taxpayers foot HMRC's £500,000 Arctic Systems bill
      • Arctic Systems appeal costs taxpayer over half a million
      • Contractors Can Get Redress From Revenue Attacks
      • Arctic Systems case 'cost taxpayers over £500,000'
      • Arctic Systems costs HMRC £500,000
      • Freelancers to quiz taxman in Edinburgh over new tax rules
      • Freelancers win clarification from HMRC
      • Freelancers condemn family "income shifting" changes
      • Tax move to hit couples sharing income
      • Darling to grab contractors' dividends
      • PBR: Income shifting proposals are 'random raid'
      • Pre Budget Report: Contractors Dividend Income Under Threat
      • Staff sent home unpaid after Veritas collapse
      • How firms use creative freelancers
      • Recognition, not red tape, say small firms
      • Freelancers' message goes to party conferences
      • PCG and Work Foundation Team Up to Make the Case for Contractors
      • PCG takes freelance fight to party conferences
      • PCG takes tax battle to party conferences
      • PCG takes freelance fight to party conferences
      • No new rights for agency workers
      • No new rights for agency staff
      • TUC missing the point on "agency workers" say freelancers
      • TUC 'misses the point' on agency workers
      • ContractorCalculator Exclusive Interview: New PCG Managing Director John Brazier
      • New MD for freelancers' trade body
      • UK Freelancers Call For Duty Of Care On Tax Inspectors
      • Tory policy review advises end of IR35
      • Redwood: "We will Turn Back the Clock Entirely on IR35 and MSC"
      • Top Tories Back Away From Tax-Cutting Agenda
      • Contractors Need A Definition of Self-Employment
      • Tories would scrap IR35
      • Call for duty of care on Tax Inspectors
      • Freelancers call for duty of care on Tax Inspectors
      • inding my way in the dark
      • Looking after yourself
      • Freelancers' group 'dismayed' at new laws
      • Contractors Could Pay 10% More in the Treasury’s Arctic Systems Attack
      • Taxman defeated in couple’s tax row
      • Small businesses cheer legal victory in landmark tax case
      • Revenue faces £1bn loss after couple wins tax battle
      • Government to change law after tax ruling
      • Victory for taxpayers in “Arctic Systems” case – thousands of businesses saved from bankruptcy
      • Great News For Small Businesses!
      • Victory for family firm in battle with taxman
      • Fantaxtic!
      • £1billion defeat for taxman - Lords save small biz pair
      • HMRC loses landmark tax ruling
      • House of Lords dismisses appeal in Arctic Systems case
      • Arctic Systems tax victory turns to defeat
      • Great News For Small Businesses!
      • Husband-and-wife Tax Ruling
      • Tax case ruling is a treble victory
      • Lords back tax scheme
      • Jones v Garnett (Arctic Systems): Victory for Joneses
      • Revenue loses business tax test case
      • Law lords back business couple in tax case
      • Thousands of husband-and-wife small businesses win tax savings court battle
      • Couple claim victory in tax case
      • Arctic win at the House of Lords
      • Arctic Systems: Geoff Jones talks of 'terrible ordeal'
      • Arctic Systems wins epic victory against HMRC
      • Arctic: 'Lords vindicated our position'
      • Victory for the taxpayer in landmark case
      • Couple trounce taxman in court
      • Couple trounce taxman in court
      • Arctic Systems win at Lords - victory for small businesses
      • Business couples win tax battle
      • Law rethink after tax regime ruling
      • Couple win £1bn fight over family business 'stealth tax'
      • Treasury, worker battle could hit enterprise
      • Husband-and-wife team triumph in tax battle
      • Small business owners triumph in tax win
      • Arctic: The end of the road
      • Taxman suffers crushing defeat in test case
      • Taxman suffers crushing defeat in test case
      • Thousands of husband-and-wife small businesses win tax savings court battle
      • Couple win landmark 'family business' tax battle
      • Taxpayers celebrate epic Arctic Systems victory
      • U.K. Couple Wins Ruling Allowing Family Businesses Lower Taxes
      • Arctic Systems: Taxman defeated in couple's row over dividend payments
      • Taxman loses appeal to IT contractors
      • No IR35 Precedent Set for Contractors by Island Consultants Case, Experts Say
      • IT contractor loses IR35 appeal
      • Engaging contractors: Clearing the muddy waters
      • Lords decision on case may hit small firms
      • PCG Helps Contractors Who Choose To Be Sole Traders
      • Arctic Systems verdict 'imminent'
      • PCG Calls for Contractor Tax Simplification
      • MEPs criticised for negative attitude
      • UK’s freelancers condemn “out of touch” MEPs
      • UK's freelancers condemn "out of touch" MEPs
      • Futile queries of MSC law
      • Number-crunching
      • Freelancers urge clarity from Brown Government
      • The Construction Industry Scheme
      • Brown told how to fix Britain
      • Trade body calls for simple tax
      • MEPs 'still learning about contracting'
      • Taxman 'won't let sleeping Arctics lie'
      • Brown attacked over tax tinkering
      • Win a PCG OneStop Package
      • Brown attacked over tax tinkering
      • Contractors Should Vet Providers Carefully, Says HMRC
      • Arctic row 'will happen again'
      • Yes, you really can be your own boss
      • UK Contractors Braced For Lords Verdict In Arctic Tax Case
      • HMRC: Arctic set-up is 'voluntary joint taxation'
      • Arctic Systems hearing ends one day early
      • Small business tax test case told of HMRC's 'shameful' conduct
      • Small business tax test case told of HMRC's 'shameful' conduct
      • Small firms could be stung for £1bn if tax battle is lost
      • Arctic Systems – Day one at the Lords
      • Tax case reaches House of Lords
      • Arctic Systems verdict due ‘within weeks’
      • Braintree Accountants Join Contractor Scheme
      • Taxman appeals over £1 billion potential loss
      • Landmark 'husband and wife' tax case begins in Lords
      • The husband, the wife and the taxman
      • The journey to the House of Lords
      • Couple's battle goes to Lords
      • Tax case reaches House of Lords
      • Give me all the right moves
      • Jones v. Garnett “Arctic Systems” – The story so far
      • ATSCo fears IT code not detailed enough
      • No future for 'HMRC thinks'
      • Code of conduct for contractors
      • Treasury Sheds Light for Contractors on Managed Service Companies
      • PCG and REC Agree on Contractor Code of Conduct
      • Freelancers' victory on security clearances campaign
      • PCG Wins Contractor Access for Government Contracts
      • REC IT and Comms Group launch new codes of practice
      • New codes to protect IT contractors
      • REC and PCG launch new codes for IT recruiters and contractors
      • Freelancers vindicated as MPs criticise MSCs legislation
      • The secrets of solo success
      • Contractors Need to Know What is a Managed Service Company?
      • Why are tax penalties so taxing?
      • Contractors Find A One-Stop Shop at the PCG
      • PCG’s Company-in-a-Box serves small business needs
      • One stop shop for new contractors
      • Points-based work permits system from 2008
      • PCG launches PCG Construction
      • PCG Construction set up to aid industry
      • Contractors Should Tread Cautiously With Their Providers
      • Tax crackdown risks 'ruin' for agencies
      • Freelancers' group gives clarification about new MSC rules
      • MSCs attempt to circumvent new tax rules
      • Blair and Brown snub freelancers
      • Freelancers' group angry at Blair's workforce speech
      • Contractors: Could the Personal Service Company be Next?
      • The lap dancer and the VAT man
      • Treasury Replies to Wave of Protest from Contractors
    • Freelancing news
      • Q&A on Income Protection Policies
      • Blogs could highlight the approachability of freelancers
      • Audience-specific advertising could be implemented by freelancers
      • Flexible working could play a big part in economic growth
      • Why client research can pay dividends for contractors
      • Freelance marketers could use social media for word-of-mouth effect
      • Strong relationships 'a crucial factor behind freelance success'
      • Freelance IT consultants 'could prosper in the long term'
      • Flexible working: UK internet access 'compares favourably'
      • How freelance marketing strategies can offer real value to web users
      • Freelancer could plan social media strategy in accordance with product or service
      • Specialist skills 'can include language learning'
      • Solid growth for UK exports may encourage freelancers
      • Expert says to-do list can boost freelance productivity
      • Expert recommends a system for generating ideas
      • Freelancers 'should assess industry standards to boost client relationships'
      • UK broadband plans 'could do more to help independent working'
      • Freelancers can use search advertising 'for some time yet'
      • Freelance manufacturers could be boosted by overseas exports
      • Freelancers 'should apportion strict time limits to communications'
      • Q&A on Dividends
      • Should freelancers be paid for handing out internship opportunities?
      • Freelancers 'should focus on building client ties for the long term'
      • Nurturing freelance talent 'can help the UK economy'
      • Internet could transform freelance marketing activity
      • Freelance talent pool 'a valuable source for skills'
      • Expert claims new technologies can help freelancers stand out
      • Freelancer outlines his memorable experiences
      • Freelance talent can flourish 'regardless of financial means'
      • Freelance concept designer describes BBC success
      • SEO technique 'can drive web traffic to a freelancer's site'
      • Manufacturing growth could benefit freelancers
      • Freelancers might want to consider browser upgrade
      • Freelancers 'should continue to market their skills on Facebook'
      • Time scheduling 'a vital part of a freelancer's day'
      • Meaningful dialogue could form part of successful freelance interview
      • Those with specialist skills have unlimited potential, expert says
      • Freelancers could consider mentoring roles
      • Effective PR strategy 'can enhance a freelance reputation'
      • Freelance social media strategies 'should be balanced in favour of fun activity'
      • Unfair business taxation: Online payment barriers 'still remain'
      • Monitoring praise online 'could be an effective freelance strategy'
      • Flexible working benefits 'becoming more pronounced'
      • Q&A on VAT flat rate changes
      • Attention to detail 'a valuable aspect of freelance-client relationships'
      • Smartphone devices could form bigger part of freelance communications
      • Business accounts make freelance bookkeeping 'less complicated'
      • Freelance work 'an attractive proposition in 2010'
      • Now might be a good time for freelance innovators to thrive
      • Why freelancers with a disciplined work ethic could prosper
      • Researching a client's business 'can pay dividends for freelancers'
      • Could consumer spending increases boost freelancers?
      • Building contacts 'can take a freelance blog to the next level'
      • Freelance journalist discusses action-packed career
      • How social media tools can help freelancers identify consumers
      • University leavers 'expect flexible working opportunities'
      • Freelance talent may thrive when consumer spending recovers
      • Why VoIP may be a big priority for many freelancers
      • Freelancers could identify investors they relate to
      • Why flexible working is big in 2010
      • Social media calendars 'can help freelancers target specific audiences'
      • Formal training qualifications 'can boost a freelancer's credentials'
      • Tailored client pitches could work well for freelancers
      • Why freelance client pitches are important, despite digital communications
      • Expertise in the photography sector 'is not in short supply'
      • Why specialist skills can keep contractors on top
      • Online video marketing may transform freelance opportunities
      • Q&A on working abroad and UK tax
      • Unfair business taxation 'could be made less complex'
      • Government's broadband expansion delay 'not a surprise'
      • Workspace clearout 'could boost freelance productivity'
      • Why apprenticeship outsourcing could appeal to freelancers
      • Carbon Trust launches investment expertise scheme
      • Entrepreneur displays freelance talent with car wash business
      • Why social media could lead to ideal freelance work opportunities
      • Freelance journalism can have "positive impact"
      • Why client research can prove invaluable when pitching a freelance project
      • Graduate skillset might benefit freelancers
      • Why self-branding may boost freelance prospects
      • Government investment in information economy 'could help freelancers'
      • Why "design thinking" could boost freelancers' client base
      • Freelancers could capitalise on opportunities brought about by the web
      • Putting income aside 'could help freelancers manage tax schedule'
      • Why a two-day break could improve a freelance project's quality
      • IMF growth projections may attract freelancers' attention
      • How social media can help freelancers bag clients
      • Interim managers 'can take leading role in fuelling business growth'
      • IR35 – They think it's all over…
      • Online blogs 'can put a smile on freelancers' faces'
      • Will UK economic growth prediction encourage freelancers?
      • Freelancers may want to identify emerging markets overseas
      • Flexible working opportunities 'increasingly commonplace'
      • Freelancers could use viral marketing to their advantage
      • Freelancers 'could research target market before pitching'
      • Why delivering projects early may work well for freelancers
      • Freelancers 'can benefit from personal finance support'
      • Freelancers could seek work opportunities in 'resilient insurance market'
      • Will London Underground Wi-Fi enhance flexible working opportunities?
      • Does CGT rise represent unfair business taxation?
      • Discuss flexible working with a client, expert suggests
      • Freelance talent 'can thrive independently'
      • Why dual screen laptops may help freelancers multitask
      • Referrals from freelance competitors are possible, expert says
      • Freelance bloggers 'can use search presence to their advantage'
      • How freelancers can have an effective forum presence
      • Grant Thornton: Small businesses to benefit as ir35 abolishment is on the cards
      • Q&A on the 24-month rule
      • Interim managers 'should be celebrated'
      • Simplified IR35 system 'will help freelancers prosper'
      • Why learning a new language may attract freelance clients
      • Why freelance journalism could enhance people's writing skills
      • Smartphone apps could help freelancers engage with business community
      • Befriending competitors could have its advantages for freelancers
      • Are university-leavers a valuable source of specialist skills?
      • BCC wishes to see unfair business taxation curtailed
      • Freelancers' top Twitter tips
      • Freelance presentations could involve tablet computers
      • Could office rental do the trick for freelancers?
      • Could a specialist skills-based approach be the right way forward?
      • Freelance bloggers 'are essentially storytellers'
      • Specialist skills in healthcare IT sector 'a big area of demand'
      • Can Twitter transform freelance's promotional options?
      • Q&A on changing agencies and IR35 status
      • Tips on drawing in the best freelance clients
      • How can freelancers employ an effective email sign-off?
      • Freelance talent could reshape UK urban centres
      • 'Less is more' in freelance blogging
      • Could retrofitting and energy sector present freelance work opportunities?
      • Why specialist skills in IT could be big in 2010
      • How can entrepreneurs distinguish between freelance talent pool?
      • Freelancers 'could understand customers' buying habits'
      • How freelancers can use business cards to their advantage
      • Is freelance manufacturing in a healthy position?
      • Consistent scheduling could pay dividends for freelancers
      • Will emergency Budget see unfair business taxation remain?
      • How freelance bloggers can keep audiences entertained
      • Why face-to-face meetings could boost freelance prospects
      • Will BT staff strike affect web-savvy freelancers?
      • Could more competition enhance freelance productivity?
      • Can personal projects inspire freelancers?
      • Unfair business taxation may limit entrepreneurial growth
      • Guest blogging 'can bring benefits to freelancers'
      • Investment may benefit freelance manufacturers in Scotland
      • Generating great ideas could be the key to freelancing
      • Q&A on PAYE payments
      • Organised web presence could boost freelance efficiency
      • Self-employment 'not just about flexible working'
      • How faster broadband speeds could help freelancers
      • Freelance prospects for IT consultancy appear bright in 2010
      • Wi-Fi 'can make flexible working a reality'
      • Freelancers could consider demand in car industry
      • Unfair business taxation: BCC 'hopeful of end to red tape'
      • Looking for freelance work? IT proficiency 'could be vital'
      • Why Twitter could enhance freelance client relations
      • Engineering 'has big demand for specialist skills'
      • Freelance talent pool 'broadening out'
      • Tips of maintaining client relationships
      • Reduction in unfair business taxation 'can help stimulate growth'
      • Writer 'proud of freelance journalist career'
      • Over-55s keen to enjoy flexible working, study shows
      • Freelancers could consider intellectual property terms
      • Could emergency Budget reduce unfair business taxation?
      • New Business Link Guidance on Hiring a freelancer or outside contractor
      • 8 steps to becoming a 5 to 9’er
      • Graduates may offer great freelance talent pool
      • Tips for handling freelance distractions
      • Freelance websites 'a gallery for skills'
      • Creditsafe Ltd is the first UK Company to launch a free late payment calculator on iPhone and iPad
      • 'Send short emails' to enhance freelance efficiency
      • Flexible working options 'on the rise'
      • Online reputation management 'vital for freelancers'
      • Bursaries for TV contractors could enhance specialist skills
      • Q&A on dividends
      • Freelancers could cut phone bill costs using VoIP
      • Freelance holidaymakers 'can use technology to their advantage'
      • Freelancers could utilise manufacturing skills
      • Sound personal finance 'a vital step for freelancers'
      • Unfair business taxation 'a limiting pressure on UK contractors'
      • Freelance consultants and contractors' pay rates increasing
      • PCG hopeful for IR35 tax reform
      • Government 'must help small firms and the flexible workforce'
      • Economic climate ripe for flexible workforce
      • Cardiff gets space for flexible workers
      • 'Facebook generation' to choose flexible working
      • Advertising specialist skills 'crucial'
      • Why airtight contracts for services are crucial
      • Planning to expand your micro-business?
      • Obtain more control as a freelancer, expert suggests
      • Demand for IT contractors to rise?
      • Older workers 'bring valuable skills and experience'
      • Freelancers could consider appearance when meeting new clients
      • Freelancers could tap into small client pool
      • More freelancers planning to start new companies?
      • Leaving a comfort zone could enhance specialist skills
      • Study suggests freelancers are happier than permanent staff
      • Freelancers 'should embrace entrepreneurial challenges'
      • Managing client expectations 'a useful approach for freelancers'
      • Self-employed could enjoy flexible working despite volcanic ash
      • Expert guide: How to freelance on the road
      • Self-employed journalist highlights benefits of flexible working
      • Now is 'a good time to capitalise on specialist skills'
      • Freelance photographer commissioned for Election Project
      • Looking to boost specialist skills? Volunteering may be ideal
      • Flexible working style 'can pay dividends'
      • How freelancers can benefit from better results and improved morale
      • Micro-businesses 'don't need huge loans to show off expertise'
      • Freelance writers 'should build a wide-ranging portfolio'
      • Race track day out from ContractorUmbrella
      • New PAYE Penalties for late payment
      • How one couple's freelancing led them to set up a business
      • Why business acumen should be one of your specialist skills
      • New factsheets could help freelancers when it comes to tax
      • Freelancers could engage with blogosphere
      • Tips to help keep freelancers organised
      • Professional contracts 'essential for freelancers'
      • Facebook fan pages can generate exposure for freelancers
      • Freelance CVs could highlight top client experiences
      • Social media can help build freelance exposure
      • Training courses can improve specialist skills
      • Q&A: Service Company question on the P35 and tax return
      • Freelance finance news: Interest rates 'will probably stay the same'
      • Freelance bloggers could create positive content
      • Freelancers could seek to meet clients in the flesh
      • Efficient use of Twitter could boost freelance talent
      • 'Tell a story' to attract top new clients
      • 'Identify the right people' when approaching a big client
      • Freelancers could limit their phone time, expert says
      • Relevant content can help freelance bloggers thrive
      • Accommodate needs of good clients, expert says
      • Freelance CVs could prioritise related skills
      • When a freelancer changes the game
      • Mobile VoIP 'can enhance flexible working opportunities'
      • Personable approach could help freelance clients
      • Freelancers could take on young apprentices
      • Q&A: Benefits in Kind question answered
      • Specialist skills 'important for UK's economic future'
      • Want to work faster? Clear your mind, freelance expert says
      • Freelancers could consider transparent pricing
      • Freelance advice: Identify the right clients, expert says
      • Digital media opportunities could appeal to freelancers
      • Face-to-face client meetings 'beneficial to freelancers'
      • Freelance innovators are 'wealth creators'
      • Excessive regulation could hold back freelance job creation
      • 'Demand for specialist skills' in technology sector
      • Freelancers 'should outline personal working arrangements'
      • Skills-based focus could help freelance talent thrive
      • Smartphone enhancements may transform freelance communications
      • Unfair business taxation may hamper London's competitiveness
      • Thorough freelance contracts can establish intellectual property rights
      • Freelance tips for making the most of social media
      • Open source software 'can benefit freelancers'
      • Business cards an 'effective freelance networking tool'
      • Rural broadband development could help freelancers
      • VoIP technology may transform freelance communications
      • Regular routine 'can help freelancers'
      • Freelance copywriters should consider visual appeal
      • Quality content 'should be the priority for freelance bloggers'
      • Conducting research 'an enjoyable part of freelance journalism'
      • Freelance journalism 'immensely rewarding'
      • Unfair business taxation 'a burden on freelance talent'
      • Q&A: common IR35 question answered
      • Tips for signing freelance contracts online
      • Unfair business taxation 'can damage micro-businesses'
      • Relaxed client approach could pay dividends for freelancers
      • Freelancers could check out HMRC tax podcast
      • Advice for picking the right freelance client
      • How to communicate your specialist skills
      • Tips for picking a freelance brand name
      • Focusing on strengths 'can help freelancers prosper'
      • Freelancers could analyse competitors, expert suggests
      • Freelance photographers 'should choose cameras carefully'
      • Professional associations 'a good freelance jobs source'
      • Freelance tips for promoting your skills
      • Freelance writers could consider keyword density tools
      • Freelance advice on making the most of social networking sites
      • Freelance tips for bridging the language gap
      • Tips for freelance productivity
      • Securing specialist skills could enhance projects
      • Advice for selecting the right freelance client
      • National Business Awards may help young freelance talent
      • Freelancers should seek to learn full contract details
      • Expert highlights value of flexible working
      • New map highlights freelance hotspots in London
      • Virtual offices may intrigue freelancers
      • Freelance news: Email 'still a popular communications tool'
      • Flexible working important for overseas client relations
      • Tips for freelance client negotiations
      • Web can generate buzz for freelance enterprises
      • Freelancer claims networking is essential
      • Freelance bloggers 'should express their personality'
      • Freelance journalism 'an inspiring life choice'
      • Learning skills can boost freelance talent
      • Entrepreneurs' Business Academy could boost freelance talent
      • Good marketing 'vital for freelance success'
      • Tips for boosting freelance blog traffic
      • Freelancers could engage with online bloggers
      • Unfair business taxation 'could lead to double-dip recession'
      • Freelance advice for getting clients' attention
      • Tips for creating the best freelancer websites
      • 'Specialist skills' needed for eco-manufacturing
      • Organisation tips: Freelancers could clean out their computer
      • Internet applications 'can help organise freelance finances'
      • Freelance pay declines, but digital sector remains strong
      • Make the most of specialist skills, expert says
      • Freelance CVs could take a positive approach
      • Freelance reporters can take advantage of job variety
      • Minute Suites could enhance flexible working options
      • HMRC glitch could affect some freelancers
      • Specialist skills 'critical to UK's future'
      • Freelancers may welcome taxation reforms
      • Remote working could give freelancers an advantage
      • Training opportunities could boost freelance talent
      • Knowledge workers 'should see insurance as essential'
      • Alstom Transport v Tilson and its implications for freelancers
      • February tax advice for freelancers
      • Independent working more common among over-50s
      • Ideas to boost freelance talent: Make a list of pet peeves
      • Concentration tips for freelance multitasking
      • Insurance 'is available' for freelance consultants and contractors
      • Tips for freelancers to manage projects effectively
      • Ambitious freelancers could take on an apprentice
      • Freelancers take advantage of web-based tax returns
      • Freelancers could use social media to showcase work
      • Freelancing 'can accommodate family life'
      • Expert advice for freelance email communications
      • Social entrepreneurship 'a rewarding freelance career path'
      • IT contractor roles 'more difficult to find in 2009'
      • Nissan to use flexible workforce for Qashqai production
      • Freelance renters may want to consult landlords
      • Advice for freelance business cards
      • Freelancing is "the best job ever"
      • Try noise-reduction methods for 'stress-free flexible working'
      • Freelance manufacturers could capitalise on eco-industry growth
      • 'Communication the key' to successful freelance careers
      • Interim managers 'in demand this year'
      • Freelance talent 'could prosper in today's economy'
      • Innovative solutions for freelance tax returns
      • 'Challenging times' for freelance marketers
      • Freelance parents could inspire their children
      • Home-based freelancing 'can pay dividends'
      • Social media 'can facilitate freelance talent'
      • Advice on how freelancers can maintain their focus
      • Freelancers 'prefer clients who give straight answers'
      • Urban broadband could intrigue freelancers
      • Risk-taking could work well for freelancers
      • Freelancers could consider value of 'emotional intelligence'
      • Freelancers 'should follow their passion'
      • Audience-measuring tool could benefit web-based freelancers
      • Unfair business taxation could hinder entrepreneurs
      • Why freelance journalism 'can be rewarding'
      • Manufacturing figures 'could boost freelance work opportunities'
      • Freelance tips for successful client relations
      • Freelancers could benefit from faster broadband speeds
      • Freelance opportunities 'set to expand in 2010'
      • Which project management applications are best for freelance consultants?
      • January deadline for freelancers' tax return forms
      • Honesty on CVs for freelancers is the best risk-free strategy
      • Freelancers told importance of workload management
      • Working with a mentor 'can help freelance talent thrive'
      • Sophisticated freelancers don't necessarily need sophisticated software
      • Share your specialist skills to win that contract, says expert
      • Freelancers could pursue personal projects, expert says
      • Removing unfair business taxation 'will help freelancers'
      • Self-reliance 'makes freelancers feel valuable'
      • Freelancer tips for drawing up a contract
      • Graduate freelance talent pool 'achieving better results'
      • Unfair business taxation 'a concern for entrepreneurs'
      • Freelancers 'should value networking to get the best results'
      • 'Consult other freelancers' when deciding client rates
      • Financial services sector could provide work for IT freelancers
      • Graduates 'a superb resource for freelancers'
      • Sharing expertise could give freelancers a competitive advantage
      • Unfair business taxation 'may hit web entrepreneurs'
      • Freelancer tips for drawing up a contract
      • Freelancers gain from flexible working amid the snow
      • Upcoming accolade may acknowledge freelance talent
      • Specialist skills can drive economic recovery
      • Freelance talent 'should look to find a niche'
      • Freelance manufacturers could prioritise environmental issues
      • Remote working provides 'a competitive advantage' in bad weather
      • Freelance mediator: My job brings huge rewards
      • Home working 'perfect for developing freelance talent'
      • Travel industry will keep working 'to ensure small businesses get value for money'
      • HMRC: Self-assessment tax return deadline fast approaching
      • Freelance journalism is 'all about fun'
      • Freelancers 'can use the recession to their advantage'
      • 'Boost specialist skills' by learning a language
      • Client feedback 'a valuable resource for freelancers'
      • Collaborative freelancing 'a great way to work'
      • Freelance talent 'can benefit society'
      • Freelance talent 'should not fear failure'
      • Adversity 'can boost freelance talent'
      • Faster broadband speeds 'essential for freelancers'
      • Freelancers 'should consider value of SEO'
      • Freelancers should choose clients wisely, expert claims
      • IT contractors 'can promote specialist skills online'
      • Freelance manufacturing 'could expand in 2010'
      • IT freelancers could pursue opportunities in banking
      • Freelancers 'should use the web to their advantage'
      • Government subsidies 'would unleash graduate expertise'
      • Freelance talent 'seek recognition above all else'
      • Freelancers 'should be free from unfair business taxation'
      • Internships 'a key resource for specialist skills'
      • Entrepreneurial expertise 'vital for wealth creation'
      • Freelancers 'can enhance their communications'
      • Freelance talent hoping for debt reprieve
      • Specialist skills make 'a big economic contribution'
      • Building freelance relationships 'can boost expertise'
      • Freelancers welcome better technology
      • Freelance journalists 'should diversify their client base'
      • Volt wins major industry accolade
      • Freelancer news: Tax plans 'may deter investors'
      • Darling defers 'unfair business taxation'
      • Greater business funding 'could encourage freelance talent'
      • Freelancers 'would benefit from government support'
      • Freelancers 'should choose clients carefully'
      • Freelancer news: Cloud computing data laws 'a vital issue'
      • Recession brings 'huge demand for freelancers'
      • New funding 'great for manufacturing freelancers'
      • People with freelance talent 'should plot a careful strategy'
      • SJD Accountancy first firm to release iphone application for contractors
      • Freelancers can use the web to beat tax deadline
      • Lib Dems want 'fairer approach to tax on small business'
      • Entrepreneurs 'hampered by unfair business taxation'
      • Unfair regulations 'bad for those with specialist skills'
      • Female interim managers 'can enjoy flexible working'
      • Interim managers could work in public sector
      • IT entrepreneur has 'bags of specialist skills'
      • MyAccountant.co.uk introduces best ever fee to coincide with National Freelancers Day
      • Female freelance talent 'vital for economic resurgence'
      • Student's specialist skills rewarded with prize
      • IIM Case Study Finalists hoping to fly high
      • ContractorCalculator CEO takes the (192m) plunge for National Freelancers Day!
      • JSA Celebrate! - It’s National Freelancers Day (23rd November)
      • The future is bright, the future is freelancing
      • Anti-virus protection 'vital for freelancers'
      • Internet could enable freelance talent to thrive
      • New scheme could boost graduate specialist skills
      • Freelancers can achieve anything, Ebook entrepreneur suggests
      • Successful freelancers 'think outside the box'
      • Freelancer news: Energy entrepreneurs 'vital for climate control'
      • Dragons' Den star: 'Freelancers deserve more support'
      • Freelancers could benefit by delaying retirement
      • Freelancers with eco-expertise could thrive
      • Innovation 'essential to success of freelancers'
      • Freelance talent 'invaluable to many clients'
      • Major investment 'vital for young freelancers'
      • Micro-businesses 'still enjoy a competitive advantage'
      • Expert reveals rise in graduate freelancers
      • Charity 'more appealing than unfair business taxation'
      • Young freelancers 'vital to economic recovery'
      • Green industries 'great for freelancers'
      • Female freelance talent 'must be supported'
      • Service growth 'good news for manufacturing freelancers'
      • Pragmatic approach sensible for freelancers, expert says
      • Single-mindedness 'vital to success of freelancers'
      • Unfair business taxation 'could get worse'
      • Freelancers 'could make greater savings'
      • Women freelancers 'achieving their goals'
      • Freelancers 'boosted by extra investment'
      • Entrepreneurial freelancers 'should take risks'
      • Unfair business taxation 'limits enterprise'
      • Adversity 'crucial to success of freelance talent'
      • Freelance talent: Patience is 'vital to success'
      • Confidence 'vital for freelance talent to flourish'
      • Tax returns 'can be easier for freelancers'
      • Freelancer: It's great meeting new people
      • Freelancers 'could be hit by green taxation'
      • Freelancers 'may welcome communications deal'
      • Freelance talent 'can kick-start the economy'
      • Leisure time 'can benefit freelancers'
      • IT freelancers 'could depend on election outcome'
      • Freelancers 'should watch out for email scam'
      • IT security 'crucial for freelancers'
      • Self-employed freelancers 'could gain from support'
      • Freelancers may benefit from higher IT spending
      • VAT hike 'may hit profits and accounting systems'
      • IT Freelancers 'can help industry recover'
      • Freelance talent 'can help business'
      • National Contract Rate Checker launched for IT Contractors
      • Less unfair business taxation 'would help entrepreneurs'
      • IT freelancers 'could drive economic recovery'
      • Businesses 'need more governmental support on tax and regulation'
      • Chairman of Skype and co-Founder of Bebo invest in online start-up Crunch.co.uk
      • London 'best city for freelance expertise'
      • Skills and experience 'can help beat recession'
      • Clarke pledges "right kind of regulation"
      • Enter the 2009 Home Business Awards to win profile and prizes
      • IT freelancers 'could benefit' from mobile technology
      • Proposals made for new taxes on banks
      • Copyright law 'could require' IT freelance expertise
      • Renewable energy sector 'requires skills and experience'
      • Risk assessment 'could provide competitive advantage'
      • Regulation laws could affect freelancers
      • Manufacturing expertise 'can boost economy'
      • Why freelancers are still Government targets
      • Businesses seek 'greater value for money'
      • IT expertise 'increasingly important' to shippers
      • Abolition of business rate relief 'is badly timed'
      • Freelance talent 'hurt' by file sharing
      • IT freelancers could be "central" to economic recovery
      • Scheme could unleash "entrepreneurial flair" of freelance talent
      • HMRC calls for public help in finding tax cheats