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Reduce your company tax bill by doing a good turn

Reduce your company tax bill by doing a good turn

Charitable giving is something many organisations might not be considering in the current climate, especially as everyone is struggling to pay their bills. But if you have money to spare within your business, then charitable giving is a great way to reduce your tax...

Bah Humbug: How To Avoid Festive Paperwork Woes

Bah Humbug: How To Avoid Festive Paperwork Woes

Now is the time to reflect on the year gone by and take stock of our finances. Sitting at your desk, you might find there’s an awful lot of paperwork to sift through, suffocating your organisational skills in a deluge of receipts and bank statements. As much as we...

3 Financial Lessons To Learn From 2016

3 Financial Lessons To Learn From 2016

Taking stock of the year, you’re doubtlessly analysing what went right and what, in hindsight, could have been different. Regardless of the changes, you may have experienced, one thing remains the same as ever – our desire for protecting our finances and maximising...

How To Avoid Cash Flow Problems

How To Avoid Cash Flow Problems

The wheels of finance don’t always turn smoothly. As a freelancer or contractor, cash flow is your main concern, and anything impeding it is likely to give you a headache. Yet the means of manning a steady ship, so to speak, are quite simple when you get down to it....

How Do Umbrella Companies Work?

How Do Umbrella Companies Work?

Millions of people ply their skills as a contractor, working on jobs for several weeks or months at a time. For professionals who want the freedom of self-employment, without the administrative burden that comes with it, operating under an umbrella company is a...

Must-Have Software For Contractors And Freelancers

Must-Have Software For Contractors And Freelancers

The modern age has made beautiful gains in our pursuit of independence. Now, it’s possible for an independent professional to make a living from the comfort of their home. A lot of that is down to software, the virtual superpowers that make for heroic freelance work....

Umbrella vs. Limited: The Great Debate

Umbrella vs. Limited: The Great Debate

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...

How to Find New Contracts When Your Current One Ends

How to Find New Contracts When Your Current One Ends

Contracting is growing in popularity for professionals looking to become more autonomous. However, to succeed as a contractor, it’s vital to stay on the ball. Having a set workload over a period of months or weeks does wonders for your sense of security, but it can be...

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