Simon Moore

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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.

Clients who pull out usually can't duck part-payment if it's aside from the contracted rate.

 

21st August, 2013 | Successful Contracting

Exploit 'The Recency Effect' to get paid within five days, not 21.

15th August, 2013 | Successful Contracting

Legal tips for an IT contractor wanting to split a new business down the middle.

15th August, 2013 | Limited Companies

Income and capital gains tax treats on offer to a quartet of contractors eyeing Plan B.

14th August, 2013 | Limited Companies

The taxman's progress has been slow but his war against EBT users looks winnable.

7th August, 2013 | EBT

The lowdown on EBTs for a contractor hoping similar vehicles aren't on HMRC's radar.

2nd August, 2013 | EBT

The government must become more of a sheriff in a payroll market marauded by cowboys.

31st July, 2013 | Umbrella Companies

Expert tips for a contractor wanting a direct-to-client relationship.

25th July, 2013 | Successful Contracting

Tax expert helps a 'Ltd' contractor wanting to grant share options to his IT team.

23rd July, 2013 | Limited Companies

All you need to know about Individual Savings Accounts as a contract professional.

17th July, 2013 | Money

What attributes and skills the crème de la crème have in the eyes of 10 IT recruiters.

15th July, 2013 | Jobs Guides

Answers to the big questions IT contractors increasingly pose about interviews.

10th July, 2013 | Jobs Guides

BN66 campaign boss on the tactical fight against lethal Section 58(4).

4th July, 2013 | BN66

'An IR35-compliant contract doesn't guarantee that IR35 won't apply.' 

1st July, 2013 | Limited Companies

It's the client who's being rude by not paying, not you who's being rude by asking.

25th June, 2013 | Successful Contracting

Paperwork headache to hit a contractor who was caught in an emergency without cash. 

7th June, 2013 | Expenses

It's unwise to generalise with expenses, but in some circumstances 'Ltd' has the edge.

31st May, 2013 | Expenses

Some self-employed people should act now to avoid being re-categorised for PAYE.

30th May, 2013 | Successful Contracting

'The word consultation evidently means something different to the government.'

20th May, 2013 | Limited Companies

Tax tips for a non-executive director fearing the stronger Intermediaries legislation.

14th May, 2013 | IR35 Further Reading