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Working from home as a freelancer has some great benefits including no commute or office politics to worry about, but it also balances this out with some problem areas. One of the main issues we hear about is how ...

With the deadline to file your 2018/19 self-assessment now less than 100 days away HMRC is encouraging taxpayers to complete them before the busy period arrives. Filing even 1 minute past the 23:59 deadline on 31st January could result in ...

Deciding to go freelance is just the beginning of some big decisions you need to make about your career, the next logical one being what you should be charging. Here are some tips to help you with coming to an ...

There are changes to the IR35 legislation that come into effect on the 6th April 2020 for private sector contractors that will transfer responsibility from contractors to large and medium companies to assess IR35. The 2020 reform will bring private ...

There are many reasons that entrepreneurs start their own business: working to your own time, using your skills and knowledge to drive you to success quicker, focusing on exactly what you want to do. Something that is not always considered ...

Making Tax Digital is a key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their affairs. It is HMRC’s ambition is to become one of the ...

What was the reason you chose to become a contractor? What motivated you to swap the 9-5 office employment to become a contractor? Having a permanent employed position can provide stability and financial security but becoming a contractor can give ...

There are many thoughts around people who work from home being less productive and falling into a compromised way of working but for many working from home, the truth is the opposite and can actually help the worker adapt a ...

We all love it when a business runs smoothly and that helps when you have an accountant that looks after your finances and keeps everything ticking while you have the freedom to work in your business.

An accountant can take ...

Keeping business records is a must for any business owner, whether you are a sole trader, limited company contractor or in a partnership. And it makes sense to keep good business records in order to stay on top of your ...