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Summer Statement 2020: How Will The Announcements Affect You?

Summer Statement 2020: How Will The Announcements Affect You?

Rishi Sunak delivered the government’s Summer Statement on 8th July. Unsurprisingly, the announcements revolved mostly around the UK’s plans for economic recovery from the ongoing pandemic. Many of these measures will affect small businesses, limited companies and the...

COVID-19: The Support Available

COVID-19: The Support Available

Now that you’ve recovered from the initial shockwaves that the COVID-19 pandemic sent across the nation, you’re probably looking at how you can minimise the impact to your work and income over the coming months. Since the Budget 2020, there’s been a further wave of...

Spring Budget 2020: How Will The Announcements Impact You?

Spring Budget 2020: How Will The Announcements Impact You?

The Spring Budget 2020 happened on 11th March, and there were a number of announcements that will impact the self-employed. Join us as we explore it in more detail and highlight how these revelations will affect you.   IR35 It was expected – though not desired –...

COVID-19: The Support Available

How Will The Upcoming Private Sector IR35 Reform Impact You?

The IR35 reform is being rolled out to the private sector and the changes are set to change the contractor sphere. After all, it’s already had a substantial impact on the public sector, and a similar effect is expected to be felt this time around too. Wondering how...

The Unrecognised Benefits of an Online Accountant

The Unrecognised Benefits of an Online Accountant

Whether you are a contractor, freelancer or the owner of a small business, there are unrecognised benefits for using an online accountant. The main benefit for doing so is to keep up-to-date with your accounts and bookkeeping which will help push your career and...

The Complex World of Business Structures Explained

The Complex World of Business Structures Explained

Starting a business is an exciting time which may be the result of years of planning but you will still need to appreciate the complex world of business structures. Whether you are a freelancer, contractor or a small business owner, you will have heard of the...

5 Ways the Self Employed can Boost Their Pensions

There are nearly five million self-employed people in the UK but, worryingly, just 25% are making regular provision for their retirement and this article will explain the ways in which the self-employed can boost their pensions. This is a situation that has been...

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