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Our blog keeps you in‑the‑know when it comes to the industry news and updates relevant to you and your business. You'll also find useful guides to help you operate more effectively and efficiently today and into the future.

Tue 8th Feb 2022

CAN I REFURBISH MY HOME THROUGH MY LIMITED COMPANY?

Working from home has become normal for most businesses. This includes general employees, as well as directors of personal service companies. They can either be using a designated work area of their house or a separate garden/shed space in the ...
Thu 6th Jan 2022

Self Assessment penalty waivers

Today HMRC has announced that they will not charge:

1. Late filing penalties for those who file online by 28‌‌ ‌February 2022. 2. Late payment penalties for those who pay the tax due in full or set up a payment plan ...

Mon 8th Nov 2021

TAX TIPS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY

This week we have seen all the Christmas ads being released over social media, shops pumping out the occasional festive hit and marketing emails land in our inbox informing us of the last days we can order items for guaranteed ...
Tue 19th Oct 2021

When to hire an accountant

Accountants help support businesses at various stages of it’s growth. As accountants, we can handle much more than just your payroll and tax returns. However, it can be difficult deciding when you should hire an accountant.  There are good reasons ...
Mon 27th Sep 2021

RUNNING MULTIPLE BUSINESSES UNDER ONE LIMITED COMPANY

Fortunately for contractors, it is possible to run multiple businesses under one limited company. From a tax perspective, the most important factor is likely to be the ability for a future disposal to be eligible for the favourable 10% Business ...
Tue 21st Sep 2021

How to protect your small business

Whilst there is uncertainty in the air about illnesses and sickness, it is important to understand the significance in keeping your business protected. When you have a smaller business, this can be harder as you may not have ...

Mon 13th Sep 2021

Sole Trader vs. Limited Company

When deciding whether to convert your small business into a limited company, you should understand the key difference between a sole trader and a limited company; each has their own pros and cons.

What is Sole Trader? When a business is run ...

Wed 25th Aug 2021

OVERCOMING LONELINESS AS A SOLE TRADER

Once you’ve stepped out into the world of owning and running a business, whether that be starting as a limited company contractor, freelancing, or becoming a sole trader, most people won’t look back! However, many people who venture out on ...
Mon 23rd Aug 2021

HOW TO ACHIEVE MINDFULNESS AT WORK

Over the past 18 months the lines between work and home have been blurred and switching off from a day of work is proving harder than ever. Practicing mindfulness can help you with separating out the two as well ...

Wed 30th Jun 2021

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF LINKEDIN

Do you use LinkedIn as a marketing tool or is it the place where you have sent your old CV to die?

LinkedIn can be a fantastic place for contractors to curate a professional portfolio, make connections and identify future ...

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