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Self-Assessment – it’s getting to that time again

Self-Assessment – it’s getting to that time again

Self-assessment is an annual event, and it is always towards the back end of the year that you need to start thinking about it. Many people will already be registered for self-assessment, but there are others who will need to register for the first time this year,...

Summertime Slump: How To Deal With A Low Workload

Summertime Slump: How To Deal With A Low Workload

As a contractor or freelancer, you’ll find that projects are often delayed in the summer due to clients going away or taking time out with the kids. Whilst it’s nice not to be overwhelmed by a high workload, a few quiet months can cause the money stream to stop. And...

How To Stimulate Productivity This January

How To Stimulate Productivity This January

January is the month for productivity. After enjoying a lazy winter break littered with overindulgent evenings, most people return to work in the New Year adamant to be a better version of their former selves. But saying you’ll increase productivity is one thing, and...

The Biggest Blunders For Contractor Accounting

The Biggest Blunders For Contractor Accounting

At Bright Ideas Accountancy, we know how satisfying the contractor lifestyle can be. You pluck jobs from an array of clients, seeing to them one at a time, shaking off any complacency that’d otherwise fester in steady employment. But you shouldn’t assume your finances...

A Solid Investment: What Clients Look For In A Contractor

A Solid Investment: What Clients Look For In A Contractor

If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of contracting professionals in the UK, then we’re guessing you love your work. Clients will be ravenous to hire you for a few weeks, or a several-month spell, for a totally rewarding (and lucrative) project. However,...

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