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Why Self-Employment Needs Nurturing, and not Protection
The European Parliament has recently voted in favour of a stronger European Pillar of Social Rights, including labour protections for all …
Read MoreFreelancers Urge Europe to Support Cross-Border Services
The vast majority of freelancers are highly-skilled knowledge workers and business service providers. Because of their flexible mind set, …
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Cracking the Numbers: How Government Surveys Should Track Freelancers’ Growth
Freelancers are an important, but hidden, part of the small business population and one that sometimes is largely misunderstood. Recent me…
Read MoreUber ruling must not prevent companies from engaging the self-employed
Uber today lost a landmark employment case in the UK, preventing the company to classify their drivers as self-employed. While independent…
Read MoreNew VAT Rules on Digital Sales: A Headache for Freelancers
What is the Problem for Freelancers? According to the Directive on the Place of Supply of Services, from 1 January 2015, VAT on all teleco…
Read MoreEnsuring Proper Access to Finance for Freelancers
The life of freelancers is characterised by many positive factors, such as freedom and flexibility, including the ability to determine whe…
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