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When a problem solver with a vision seizes-the-day The story of Zinaide Carneiro
” My dream is to help solve the issue of commercial environmental impact on a national, if not, global scale. ” We talked to Zinaide about her decision to set up her own Limited Company during the pandemic and how she’s found the experience.
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IR35
Find out what changes are coming, how this could affect you and what we can do to help.
COVID-19
Information for contractors, freelancers and limited company on what help is out there
Exploring renewable growth – The story of Jason Pattison
Being self-employed isn’t for everyone, but it has been a great journey for Jason Pattison who started as a financial broker and continues to seek growth opportunities for his various businesses 20 years on.
Broadband, mobile and telephone expenses
Broadband, mobile and telephone costs are some of the most common expenses recorded by limited company owners. It would be impossible to run a business without these essential services.
Here, contracting expert, James Leckie, takes a closer look at how are these particular expenses treated for tax purposes.
Deciding to take the leap – The story of Stephen Young
As part of our commitment to the companies we support and the ambition to see these brands grow and succeed, we’ve launched a series of articles that tell the story of some of the businesses we work with and the talented professionals who run them.
The first article in the series recounts the five years journey of Stephen Young from full-time employment into launching his first management consultancy. It follows the professional steps Stephen took in order to confidently transition for the first time in his life, into self-employment.
Coworking spaces in Leeds for freelancers and entrepreneurs
With an increasing demand for creative and digital talent, Leeds freelancing community has grown by leaps and bounds and along with it, the co-working culture of the north.
Here is our guide to some of Leeds best Freelance and coworking hubs.
Health and medical expenses for limited companies
Looking after the health of your employees (and yourself) will always be high on your priority list if you run a limited company. Here, contracting industry veteran, James Leckie, looks at the typical health and medical expenses you may encounter as a company owner.
Corporation Tax Reliefs – How to reduce your tax bill?
Corporation Tax is a good example of a tax liability that can be significantly reduced if done right.
By aligning your company’s annual profit against its annual costs, you may be able to lower your tax bill quite substantially.
UK Budget 2021 – Summary and Reactions
Last week, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has set out the Government’s economic plan for 2021. With the Spring Statement, he presented a long list of measures implemented by the treasury to both support businesses in the private sector, along with taking the first steps towards fiscal recovery from the Coronavirus financial strain the UK economy has been experiencing since March 2020.
Free bank feeds with Open Banking
We’re always looking at ways to help make our clients’ lives easier. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that we now offer bank feeds via Open Banking and, what’s more, making it free of charge for our clients. This means you can now have safe and secure automated bank feeds that integrate directly into our accounting app.
How to ensure you’ve had a fair Status Determination Statement (SDS)?
With IR35 reforms fast approaching, end hirers and recruitment agencies will now begin conducting Status Determination Statements on their contractors.
As you’ll no longer be responsible for your employment status determination, you need to make sure your end hirers are conducting your role assessment fairly.
The results of your SDS can have a huge impact on how you work and what would be your take-home pay.
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