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The job market is so precarious that it’s no wonder self-employment is becoming ever more sought after. Contracting is an attractive proposition for people who want a greater income for their skills, the freedom of choosing where to work, and the knowledge that time...
The freedom of working for yourself is pretty unrivalled when it comes to making a living. Somewhat erratic wages are a natural by-product of working around clients who have their own schedules and priorities, and freelancing means you’ll have to weather the peaks and...
Before taking the plunge into contracting you’ll need to dot some i’s and cross a few t’s, picking your legal structure is one of the key jobs that you’ll need to take care of. Everything from your profitability to your potential paperwork will depend upon what method...
As a freelancer or contractor in the UK, you are responsible for keeping track of your income and ensuring that you are paying the correct amount of taxes each financial year. While hiring a professional bookkeeper is always best practice, you should be aware that you...
There are countless benefits to being a contractor – you get to set your own hours, you can take vacation when you choose, you can charge the rates that you think you are worth, and you are your own boss. You never have to worry about being laid off or fired, but you...
As a contractor or someone who is new to freelancing, you must ensure that your bookkeeping and accountancy tasks are amongst your top priorities – as contractor accountants we have all too often seen promising new start-ups fall into insolvency because they have...
Annual income is always a taboo topic when speaking to friends, but it can also feel like a taboo for freelancers! If you are new to contracting and freelancing, one of the most confusing matters you need to confront is how much you should be paying yourself at the...
We all have the tasks that strike anxiety into our hearts – perhaps you have trouble getting started when it comes to filing, artistic endeavours or inventory counts – but for countless freelancers and contractors that we speak to on a monthly basis it is the...
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