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Articles and news on Self Employed topics from the Small Business archive.
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Rise in self-employment is led by tax advantages for workers in high-paying ‘privileged’ sectors rather than the gig economy.
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One in seven British workers aim to become self-employed at some point in the future, according to new research.
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Despite self-employed workers enjoying increased flexibility and family time, a fifth of their relatives say their career choice has actually caused more stress.
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UK self-employed generate mean annual revenues of £32,623 (£5,000 more than the average UK salary), despite working 10 hours less per week.
Sole trader
Self-employed freelancers ask for a hug for Christmas after a difficult and uncertain year.
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Three quarters of the UK’s self-employed workforce use the same bank account for personal and business finances, a new study finds.
Sole trader
Adam Tavener discusses the challenges brought up by the post-recession self employment rush and suggests what can be done to improve prospects for the cohort.
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Sickness, maternity and holiday rights of self-employed workers have been called into question following the uncertainty over the self-employed status of Uber drivers.
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Nine tenths of self-employed professionals in the UK are happier in their new careers than when they were in traditional employment.
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Many self-employed people in the UK are working excessively long hours without taking any holidays, finds research.
Sole trader
Self-employed people in the UK report higher job satisfaction than employees despite being more likely to live in low income households and work longer hours.
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Self-employed professionals are more likely to feel happy during work hours as they view their work as a key part of what makes them happy, research finds.
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