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It’s high on the radar as we’ve entered 2019, and if you’re a business owner, you’re probably aware of the hot topic that’s right in the forefront of both businesses and accountant’s minds: Making Tax Digital.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is ...
Social media for pleasure may not be a top priority for you but embracing LinkedIn and what it has to offer a contractor or small business owner can be extremely powerful.
LinkedIn has a highly effective search ...
Whatever industry you are in, there are numerous benefits of working as a contractor and being your own boss! Many of these advantages boil down to pay, flexibility, financial freedom and career satisfaction.
If you are considering becoming a contractor ...
When you start working for yourself either as a sole trader or contractor, one of the first benefits you will notice is that you’re not paying tax every month on the income that you receive. Unlike the employee PAYE system ...
Contractors are not employers, they are independent consultants who work when they want and where they want depending on client specifications. They are usually contracted in to perform a task for a specialist job that an internal member of staff ...
If you’re a freelancer or a small business owner, you may question the need for an accountant. This is understandable and the thought of spending funds on something you cannot see rather than fun things like a new website or ...
If you own a business, whether that be a limited company, self-employed, sole-trader or freelancer, you must keep financial company records for a certain period of time. The time frame depends on what type of tax you pay.
Limited company If ...
Are you considering taking the leap from employment to contractor? Getting started with a contractor business is a great career move if you’re looking for a more flexible and balanced work/life approach, being able to choose the hours you work ...
If you’re trading through a limited company, you’ll need to submit an invoice on a regular basis before you’ll be able to receive payment from an agency or client. Typically, this is done weekly or monthly.
Bad cash-flow management is the ...
Is there a difference between being self-employed or a sole-trader?
If you work for yourself and not for an employer, you are self-employed. If you are self-employed, chances are that you are a sole-trader. If you are the sole owner ...
