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In Business: The Freelance Economy

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02/04/2015

The Freelance Economy

BBC Radio 4 - In Business, The Freelance Economy

Peter Day explores the growing freelance and micro-business economy.

Peter Day explores the growing freelance and micro-business economy. Why are so many people setting up on their own, and will it be a decision they will come to regret?

In Business returns with a new series.

This week Peter Day explores the growing freelance and micro-business economy. He asks why so many people are setting up on their own and whether it will be a decision they'll come to regret?
Also, what impact will the rise in the number of sole traders and micro-business owners have on the strength of the UK economy?

Producer: Rosamund Jones.

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