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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.

Even lawful ‘bullying’ tactics can render your contract unenforceable – IT lawyer.

16th March, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

How contractors can respond to a regular client who starts paying irregularly, or not at all.

15th March, 2012 | Money

Salary setting, last-minute dividend drawing and other tax year-end considerations. 

13th March, 2012 | Limited Companies

Clock is ticking for the self-employed to legally and ethically save tax.

12th March, 2012 | Money

Umbrella company contractors are covered for kit, assuming it’s essential.

9th March, 2012 | Expenses

Dodging banana skins is more critical when your business and the economy are getting back on its feet.

8th March, 2012 | Limited Companies

Act today or join the thousands of homeowners facing steeper repayments tomorrow.

7th March, 2012 | Money

How reform in Brussels could ease the accounting burden on contractors in the UK.

6th March, 2012 | Limited Companies

Your options; if end-users tighten up to stop a 'tidal wave' of their clients defecting to you.

2nd March, 2012 | Guide to Contracts

IFA: High earning contractors should act now to soften a potential blow on March 21st.

29th February, 2012 | Money

Despite the outcry, contracting via a PSC is justified - it's up to Osborne to realise it.

29th February, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

'Even just dipping your toe into IT contracting has tax consequences.'

28th February, 2012 | Money

Expenses tips for an umbrella company contractor seeking relief on the road.

24th February, 2012 | Expenses

'It's no good agreeing a fixed price only to forget to factor in VAT.'

23rd February, 2012 | VAT

Call off the witch-hunt that makes contractors the witch and limited companies the broom, says Derek Kelly.

22nd February, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

Tips on how to avoid burning your fingers, this Shrove Tuesday and beyond.

17th February, 2012 | Successful Contracting

'Contractors aren’t obliged about tax on the earnings of self-employed people they take on online.'

16th February, 2012 | Successful Contracting

Expert tips to ensure your director’s loan account is free from National Insurance contributions.

14th February, 2012 | Limited Companies

Only the appearance of conflict in how judges are considering personal service.

13th February, 2012 | IR35 Further Reading

Dividend-paying contractors alerted to the big value in also drawing a small salary.

8th February, 2012 | Limited Companies