Gig workers fight back over unfair tax plans – comment for BBC News
Many self-employed people face a higher tax bill from 2020 when the IR35 rule is extended to the private sector. It will force thousands of contractors and freelancers to pay…
Healthy chocolatiers & drag artists: here are the new side hustlers – story for Scottish Mail
Iona Bain Welcome to Side Hustle Britain - where a quarter of us now make extra income for all sorts of weird and wonderful activities, from making healthy chocolate to…
The self-employed dream is on the rocks. Here’s why
Iona Bain Self-employment is booming in Scotland. Newly-published statistics show that 322,900 Scots worked for themselves last year, one of the highest numbers ever recorded. The figures from the Scottish…
A guide to getting your dogsbody rebate worth ££££s
Iona Bain So I've talked about why the current unpaid internships debate is wrong-headed. But did you know that you might be able to claim back money from past internships? Welcome…
Our intro guide to starting yer own business
Want to start your own business but don’t know where to begin? Thank goodness we’re here to help! This guide will take you through all the financial, taxation and business…
The Airbnb side hustle is under threat. Find out why
Iona Bain Nowadays you don't have to be a swanky hotelier to profit from Scotland’s tourist trade. Thousands are going online to let out their spare rooms or homes for extra…
Number’s up for our fear of figures
Iona Bain Picture the scene. I am in a restaurant, having enjoyed a lovely meal with friends, when the waiter arrives with the bill. Panic ensues. What do I owe?…
Going it alone? How to make it work
Iona Bain Why are so many young people I know making the leap into self-employment? It may seem totally counter-intuitive; in a brave new world of Brexiteers and BLEEP-grabbing presidents, surely the…
Tax breaks for the ‘sharing economy’ are on the way
Iona Bain Tax breaks for the ‘sharing economy’ are on the way, encouraging more people to think about trying to earn a little cash on the side without leaving home.…
The ultimate graduate’s survival guide!
Disclaimer: This is what we like to (politely) call a “heritage” blog. That means we haven’t updated the information here since publication (although we have tidied up the format). A…
Why Isas, not pensions, should be gen Y’s first port of call
Disclaimer: This is what we like to (politely) call a “heritage” blog. That means we haven’t updated the information here since publication (although we have tidied up the format). A…
Pensions – do we really need ’em?
Disclaimer: This is what we like to (politely) call a “heritage” blog. That means we haven’t updated the information here since publication (although we have tidied up the format). A…
