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Independence is a wonderful thing. Being able to stand on your own two feet as a freelancer or contractor is no mean feat, and should be praised to high heaven. Saying that, it’s a lot of pressure to take on – managing other aspects of business while delivering...
You’d think, with all the time we spend crunching numbers, that it’s not often we get a chance to mingle with others in our industry, never mind get recognised for the work we do. It’s, therefore, a pleasure to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for New Firm of the...
Self-employment gives you the freedom to control your workflow, but it also brings decisions about how to operate in the business world. If you’re a freelancer or contractor, you’re probably wondering whether you should form a limited company, or assume umbrella...
The grass is greener, they often say, on the other side. In terms of making a living for yourself, that ‘other side’ can seem like an alien dimension – although self-employment figures are skyrocketing thanks to cheap technology and a flexible work culture, actually...
As children of the digital revolution, we’re always promised things will be made simpler, more convenient, or downright illuminating compared to what we have in the present moment. It’s probably good to take these claims with a pinch of salt, but when the internet...
Bright Ideas is well-versed in saving money for contractors and freelancers new to the game, yet it’s a sad truth that even veteran business owners can get expense claims muddled when HMRC comes calling. Tax exemption is such a broad church of analysis that mistakes...
It’s true that the digital age is moving faster than anyone thought possible. No matter what work you do, you’ll have encountered a need for foresight and efficiency when running your business, which, more often than not, means staying ahead of the technological...
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll have already seen our advice for getting your RTI submissions up to scratch. HMRC takes the accuracy of PAYE schemes very seriously; real time information (RTI) submissions are an important step in securing yourself...
Becoming a contractor doesn’t mean you’re a lone wolf in business. With the right insurance and legal protection, you can pursue your career with confidence, knowing that you’re protected against mishaps, disputes and even physical injury, and making your work legal...
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