5 ways you can be more sustainable as a freelancer
It's never been more important to incorporate sustainable practices within business. Discover the simple ways you can be more sustainable as a freelancer.
- 21 Apr 2022
- 8 articles
- Running your business
Why does my small business need insurance?
Aside from any contractual or legal requirements, there are many more benefits to business insurance. In this article, Markel Direct explain these benefits and why holding business insurance is important for small businesses.
- 31 Mar 2022
Why the government should embrace flexible working practices with the same parental rights as employees
If the government is serious about supporting those who now operate with flexible working practices in the long-run and also ensure that the adoption system in the UK successfully matches children with adoptive parents, it must extend parental rights to the self-employed.
- 30 Mar 2022
A simple guide to Making Tax Digital
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.
- 9 Feb 2022
Is leasing a car tax-deductable when you’re a contractor, freelancer or sole trader?
This guide answers key questions regarding reporting and paying tax when you lease a vehicle for work if you’re a self-employed contractor, freelancer or sole trader.
- 28 Jan 2022
How does cybercrime affect the UK's self-employed?
To discover the true impact of cybercrime on the self-employed, Markel Direct surveyed 1,000 self-employed workers and SMEs. In this article, they reveal their findings.
- 28 Jan 2022
Starting a limited company: the insurance you should consider
In this article, Markel Direct explain the types of business insurance that are most often considered essential for start-ups and how they can help to protect your business.
- 19 Jan 2022
How can I be one step ahead of my finances in 2022?
By making some small changes throughout the year, you can save yourself a lot of time and worry when it comes time to meet your tax return deadlines.
- 5 Jan 2022