Money Articles

Early retirees urged to return to work force

Reports suggest that the Government is planning to lure retired middle-aged workers back to the workplace to help boost the economy. 

In recent months, problems like inflation have been intensified by low levels of economic activity amongst some working-age people.

Back to school: Four new skills contractors can learn for free

It’s September again. The days are getting colder and the nights are drawing in.

For parents, it’s also the time of year for new school uniforms because the long summer break is coming to an end and the kids are heading back to school.

Now, with an explosion in the availability of free online courses on everything from cookery to investing in stocks and shares, learning new skills isn’t just for children anymore.

If you want to increase your earning power and run your contracting business more effectively, pick a course below and get learning.

Self-employed workers vulnerable to financial shocks
marketing | 21 April 2022
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New research shows that many self-employed workers are highly vulnerable to financial shocks.

A survey of more than 2,000 self-employed workers in the UK found that many don’t have a reliable source of income or a safety net in case something goes wrong.