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Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,

self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.

Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the

newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services

company, Moore News Ltd.

The company’s clients include a FTSE-listed recruiter, a division of one of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy

firms and the UK’s largest small business forum. Simon’s articles have been linked to by The Daily

Telegraph and the biggest newspaper website in the world, MailOnline.

The ins, outs and even the ethics of claiming benefits while you're on the bench.

7th October, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Tax tips for a contractor concerned about the gains from going flat for VAT purposes.

6th October, 2015 | VAT

If 'SDC' bites, the end is nigh for tens of thousands of limited companies.

Even those contractors who can (and want to) pay their APN are beset with cashflow concerns. 

Contractors join celebs in the Revenue's six-figure net where you pay up front.

Findings from ISPE suggest that an anti-late payment 'tsar' is not before time.

Two weeks' forced leave + 10% reduction = contractors almost 20% worse off.

Paying less to HMRC is the bottom line of two reasons to reform dividends.

Legal aid for an IT freelancer whose contract is silent about time off.  

24th September, 2015 | Successful Contracting

Business officials want one-man bands to speak up about their issues.

Getting your skills in writing will help satisfy today's harder to convince clients. 

23rd September, 2015 | Training

Pens or plaques are perfect presents for customers of Plan B.

22nd September, 2015 | Successful Contracting

The Intermediaries legislation in a nutshell for a newcomer to contracting.

21st September, 2015 | IR35

Chancellor picks Nov 25 for his first Tory Spending Review and Autumn Statement.

Most of what's being demanded now will remain sought-after into 2016.

18th September, 2015 | Jobs Guides

UK's mix of government, finance and IT said to be too strong for Silicon Valley.

Potentially numerous ways for 'Ltd' contractors to soften the blow from April.

9th September, 2015 | Limited Companies

Candidates 'taking the summer off' blamed for the biggest cooling in over two years.

Names needed to get the government to reconsider the dividend tax hike.

A few not so Merry Men are compensating the Creditors of Nottingham for wrongful trading.