11th Aug 2020
The cost of living crisis is still very much here. We’ve seen high street shops close, cafes struggle to stay open – and the worst-hit are those run by diverse and minority backgrounds. Now’s the time to start focusing on where your money really goes – and support independents and your local community. Why support…
11th Aug 2020
We’ve all heard of ‘false economies’ – but where can you really afford to save on products and when should you spend a little extra? Knowing when to splurge and when to use frugal strategies can save you a LOT of money in the long term. From household bills to groceries, here’s our take on…
10th Aug 2020
If you’re just starting out working for yourself, it can be difficult to know what should go in your first freelance contract. How should you specify terms? Will including them put the client off? What are the key things that you should include? There are no hard and fast rules with this. There are best…
10th Aug 2020
We’ve already covered how to invest if you’ve got a spare £10,000 to play with. But what if your coffers are looking a bit more rosy than that? If you’ve got a bit more money to invest, you’ll want to consider longer term strategies for growth. It’s likely that, with a quarter of a million…
7th Aug 2020
Do you love sitting behind the wheel? Would you like to drive for money? Being a courier could be just the thing for you! Delivering items to anywhere from John o’ Groats to Land’s End, courier jobs allow you to choose which jobs you would like to take. It’s a job that can fit in…
6th Aug 2020
Being a film and TV extra can be a fun and flexible source of income. And it’s not just for aspiring actors, either! Anyone can be an extra. You don’t need any professional training, just a few well-lit photos of yourself, and an idea of your measurements and you’re good to go. Why Work as…
4th Aug 2020
You’ve finally decided to take matters into your own hands, become your own boss, and set up your dream business. What an exciting time! Once you know, what you’re selling, who you’re selling it to, and where you’re selling it, all that’s left to do is write down a business plan and get started. But…
4th Aug 2020
On 8th July 2020, the Chancellor announced a Green Homes Grant available in England, Wales, and Scotland. This scheme enables landlords and homeowners to fund, or partially fund, costs of upgrading their homes’ energy performance. By applying for the grant and using the Green Deal financial plan, this scheme offers people substantial help for house…
4th Aug 2020
According to research and tracking from The Co-operative Group, sales of ethical goods and services in the UK have increased tenfold in 20 years, now hitting record highs. Alongside this, more people are taking ethical approaches to business and investing. While others are paying attention to where the money they spend actually goes. As more…
3rd Aug 2020
Tax returns are challenging at the best of times. In fact, their difficulty is part of the reason why HMRC are launching a scheme to digitise tax administration. In 2018-2019 alone, tax mistakes cost the Exchequer £8.5 billion. The Government’s new plans to Make Tax Digital (MTD) will minimise these mistakes and simplify tax for…
3rd Aug 2020
Trusts are often only associated with the extremely wealthy, but they can actually be beneficial to everyone. There are various different types of trusts out there, so finding which one is most suited to you is important and will depend on your personal circumstances. However, for parents and grandparents, an education trust funds may be…
3rd Aug 2020
Like almost every other creative industry, making money as an actor can be tough – especially now as productions have screeched to a halt in the pandemic. Regular, paid acting jobs are not guaranteed, leading most actors to find other ways to supplement their income. There are plenty of ways to do this outside of…
