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Radio 4,02 Apr 2015,30 mins

The Freelance Economy

In Business

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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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