Why aren't freelancers prioritising their mental health?
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews why the stresses of running a business can cause the self-employed to suffer from mental health challenges and offers some tips for managing this.
- 16 May 2024
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews why the stresses of running a business can cause the self-employed to suffer from mental health challenges and offers some tips for managing this.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey outlines the vital input of the Policy and Research Committee to the IPSE Manifesto and urges members to get involved in shaping IPSE's policy work.
We spoke to Hannah Lewin, a personal trainer, to discuss how freelancers can incorporate workouts and fitness into their routines.
Integro Accounting's Ryan Dempsey and Grant Collier answer all your questions following their webinar on how to make the leap and become a freelancer or consultant.
IPSE's Fred Hicks looks at the real reasons why freelancer invoices get paid late and the change we're campaigning for.
Markel Direct explain when it may be time to bring on an extra pair of hands for your growing business. They also explain the key things to consider if you do decide to hire your first employee.
We caught up with freelance videographer Katie Stover on what staying active means to her and how freelancing affords her the opportunity to do the things she loves and live her life to the fullest.
If you’re an IPSE member and you arrange vehicle breakdown cover, you may not realise that your membership could drastically cut your cover costs.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews the latest labour market data to explore how contractors could help alleviate the concerns of clients and outlines how the Chancellor could make this happen.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey uses the findings of the latest IR35 Spotlight report to outline why the rules are deeply damaging to both UK businesses and the wider economy.
Workwell's Contractor Accountancy Specialist Kina Soodin runs through everything you need to be a successful sole trader in 2024 - from calculating and paying tax to managing expenses and pensions.
With an update from government due in two weeks, IPSE's Joshua Toovey recaps what contractors should look out for in these proposals to regulate the umbrella company market.
IPSE’s Joshua Toovey argues that the Spring Budget was a missed opportunity as the latest findings from IPSE’s Freelancer Confidence Index reveal confidence and rates faltering.
In this blog, SumUp Invoices set out the advantages of accepting online payments when running a self-employed business.
IPSE's Andy Chamberlain provides an update on the progress of HMRC's Managed Service Company tax investigations and considers the ramifications for the entire self-employed sector.
Social media is filled with uncertainties and constant evolutions. This makes it a challenging yet exhilarating space to be a part of. Find out how to stay on top of it.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey recounts how the benefits of running a limited company as a freelancer have declined in recent years and why it is imperative for government to change tack.
IPSE's Fred Hicks analyses the main announcements from this week's Spring Budget statement, what they mean for the self-employed and whether we may see more pro-freelance measures unveiled before an election.
IPSE's Fred Hicks analyses what the latest update to Making Tax Digital for Self Assessment means for its impact on the self-employed and why the March Budget presents a timely opportunity to soften the blow.
IPSE is aiming to discover more about the scale, commonly-shared challenges facing, and misconceptions about those that are self-employed and also an unpaid carer.
IPSE's Fred Hicks reacts to recent commentary on a possible Labour government's plans to revamp worker's rights and sheds light on why these plans are more relevant to self-employment than many realise.
IPSE's membership team outline how IPSE members can save money by accessing the many benefits of membership.
With the tax year ending on 5 April, it's the perfect opportunity to explore tax-saving strategies and avoid unnecessary tax liabilities.
After a very competitive process, the IPSE board is now delighted to welcome two new Directors. In this piece, we take a closer look at the careers of the two new elected Directors and what they aim to bring to the board.
In this secret contractor blog, an anonymous IPSE member provides their second update since taking their first inside IR35 role, outlining the complexities of contractor supply chains.
For World Mental Health Day, Patrick Carter highlights some of the ways your IPSE membership can help to support your mental health and wellbeing.
IPSE's new advice section is the home for the latest advice and support for the self-employed.
IPSE's Fred Hicks digs into the drivers behind a spike in the age and skill profile of the self-employed sector.
From January 1st, 2024, digital platforms will now share your income directly with HMRC. Which could mean you incur a tax bill without realising, and end up with a penalty for non-payment.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey argues that the self-employed are suffering amidst political infighting, partisan conflict and an absence of policymaking from this government.
IPSE's Policy Team looks at the year ahead and reviews what the top challenges could be for the self-employed in 2024.
Choose the perfect present for the freelancer, self-employed worker, or consultant in your life.
The festive season is a chance to celebrate another year of hard work, thank clients and colleagues, and relax after filing your tax returns for the last financial year. But which expenses can the self-employed claim at Christmas?
IPSE's Director of Policy, Andy Chamberlain, reviews the ramifications of the latest victory for Kaye Adams in her long-running IR35 battle with HMRC and outlines why it highlights the fundamental flaws of the legislation.
Ahead of the Self Assessment deadline at the end of January, HMRC's Head of Self Assessment Operations, Jashoda Pindoira, answers the many questions surrounding Self Assessment and outlines what support is available to the self-employed.
Freelancers from across the UK gathered at the Freelancer Magazine x IPSE BIG Christmas Party, a spectacular event that brought the freelance community together for a day filled with festivities, games, and networking.
IPSE's Policy Team reviews how the measures announced at the Autumn Statement could impact the self-employed.
IPSE's Director of Membership, Vicks Rodwell, outlines how the exciting new changes to IPSE's membership packages now better reflect how our members work.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey outlines how new research by IPSE and Workwell indicates a growing desire of employees to become self-employed and reviews what the Chancellor should do to embrace this cohort.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey outlines what the Status Determination Statement (SDS) is, who is responsible for issuing one and when you, the contractor, should expect to receive one.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews when a client is subject to the small business or wholly overseas exemptions from off-payroll working rules (IR35).
Making Tax Digital was first introduced in 2019 and is gradually becoming relevant for more and more people – self-employed and limited company contractors alike. This article offers support by giving an overview of who is impacted and what it means moving forward.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews whether a client's determination that your contract is 'inside IR35' is always the final word on the matter.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews the key events of the Conservative Party Conference amidst growing tensions within the party and argues why it will likely do nothing to endear the self-employed.
In today's dynamic economic landscape, self-employed individuals, contractors, and freelancers face a unique set of financial challenges. The interplay of a high-interest environment and potential tax increases requires a thoughtful approach to managing your finances.
In this blog, we look at the key points to the policy and how self-employed professionals can benefit from Legal expenses insurance (LEI).
Earning six figures or more? The taxman’s set a trap for you! But knowledge is power: here’s how to swerve it.
The AI boom has gathered in pace, with new and existing services launching every day, backed by huge investment. And that’s matched by many people voicing concerns about such rapid AI adoption. But how can freelancers benefit by using AI in 2023?
In this article, we look at why it is vital to show diligence in how you can minimise the risk of claims being made against you, and how you can protect your business in the event of a claim.
In this secret contractor blog, an anonymous IPSE member shares their experience of blanket bans from clients and reviews whether a recent reversal by Microsoft could be a sign of changing engagement.
IPSE has joined investment provider Hargreaves Lansdown to call for a revamp of the Lifetime ISA to make it more appealing to self-employed savers.
IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews Labour's pledge to ban zero-hours contracts within 100 days of a new Labour government and argues that it could have unintended implications for the flexible workforce.
Anyone contracting in the construction sector, whether you’re hiring or subcontracting, will need to know about the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
We go through some examples of imaginative and effective advertising that has previously been utilised by big corporations but can be adapted by freelancers who wish to boost their visibility and grow their business.
IPSE's Fred Hicks examines the barriers the self-employed can face in the rental market and appeals to freelancers to share their experiences.
IPSE's Andy Chamberlain weighs up the impacts of an expanded London Ultra Low Emission Zone on the self-employed.
If a company provides their staff with taxable benefits, or ‘benefits in kind’, then a P11D form will need to be filled out and sent to HMRC.
Find out how each of these two insurance policies help and why it is important for many self-employed professionals to carry both.