RISK ASSESSMENTS
Everyone (including contractors) has an obligation under the Health and Safety law in terms of risk assessments - so it is important to remain up to date! There are five steps that should be thought about when writing a risk…
MANAGING YOUR ACCOUNTING AS A FREELANCER
According to Micro Biz Magazine, there were over 2 million freelancers working in the UK in 2020! To help you stay on top of your finances as a freelancer, we have outlined some of our top tips to keep your…
Understanding Corporation Tax
Corporation Tax is often a little complicated to get your head around, but we’re here to explain exactly what it is, and how it works. As a Contractor, you must pay Corporation Tax on profits from doing business as a…
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…
Limited Companies
Are you looking to set up a Limited company? A limited company is a company ‘limited by shares’ or ‘limited by guarantee’. Read on to learn more. Limited by Shares Limited by shared companies tend to make a profit. Ultimately…
Hiring An Accountant
Are you a small company struggling with time to keep up with your bookkeeping? As a small business time is of essence and cash flow can be tight but budgeting well and incorporating an accountant into that budget could save…
Top Tips To Improve Your Business Expense Management
While many large businesses have dedicated accounting departments, we know that small businesses often don’t have the same facilities. That’s why expense management is so important for small businesses to get right, as it provides easy savings that will make…
HMRC Guidance On SME Brexit Support Scheme
Earlier this month, the government announced an SME Brexit Support Scheme to help small to medium-sized businesses adjust to the new customs and VAT rules when trading with the EU. What Is The SME Brexit Support Scheme? The…
How Is The Pandemic Impacting The Housing Market?
During the past couple of months, the UK property market has been on the rise largely fuelled by the government’s stamp duty holiday. However, doubts remain over the state of the housing market once the stamp duty cut ends in…
DRO eligibility extended in effort to help people in debt
Recent research has revealed that the demand for debt advice could increase by up to 60% by the end of 2021 and around 3 million more people than before the pandemic will need support with debt problems by the end…