When you think of someone who runs their own business and works for themselves, you may think of them as self-employed or as a sole-trader, or both. But do you know the difference between these two ...

A sole trader is the simplest business structure in the UK, owned and run by one individual. Key points about being a sole trader include: Sole traders retain complete control and keep all profits, as ...

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It all started with a tweet from 11:FS co-founder Simon Taylor. If the U.K. government could be persuaded to provide financial support to the self-employed during the Coronavirus crisis, as it has ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Many self-employed residents in Washington state have seen their business dry up due to the coronavirus shutdown, but so far most have had far more trouble receiving unemployment ...