International Women’s Day – Celebrating women and equality in contracting, freelancing and self-employment
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on the 8th of March. To celebrate International Women’s Day, we take a look at how women are thriving as contractors and freelancers in the UK.
Contractors, want to be retired by 65? Start pension saving now
Contractors and freelancers working through a limited company can benefit greatly from taking initiative with their pensions. However, a recent report warns that freelancers are not saving enough for their retirement.
How can contractors promote themselves and their services in 2019?
After a slow start in January, the contractor market has begun to pick up again as companies finalise budgets and begin to think about filling contracts. Now is the perfect time to take a look at how you could be marketing yourself and your business more productively.
What does 2019 have in store for IT contractors?
Global trade frictions and uncertainty both in the United Kingdom and foreign markets due to Brexit has triggered a ‘wait and see’ approach to new business – slowing client spending on hiring. Despite this, technology and IT roles dominated the top pay rises in 2018 according to ContractorUK’s Salary and Recruiting Trends guide. This trend is set to continue in 2019.
Are you one of 700,000 who missed the self-assessment deadline?
Over 93% of those required to file a 2017/18 self-assessment to HMRC did so by 11:59 pm on 31st January. However over 700,000 taxpayers missed the deadline. Here are the latest statistics on self-assessments and what to do if you missed the deadline.
A guide to taking time off as a contractor or freelancer
As a contractor or freelancer, it’s important to maintain a good work-life balance. There are no set rules for taking time off as a contractor or freelancer; however, there are some golden rules to follow to manage your time wisely.
These strange excuses won’t get you out of filing your self-assessment tax return
HMRC has published a list of the strangest excuses for taxpayers not submitting their self-assessment tax returns on time. Remember, the deadline for filing is midnight on 31st January 2019.
Contracting abroad: the most attractive contracting destinations
One of the best perks of being a contractor is that you have the potential to take your profession anywhere. However, the UK remains one of the best contracting locations for those who wish to remain close to home; it has climbed from tenth place in 2013-14 to eighth place in the most recent Global Competitiveness Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
5 reasons why you should switch your contractor accountant
Thinking of switching your contractor accountant? Your choice of an accountant can have a big impact on your experience working as a contractor. It’s important to choose an accountant who understands your business needs and the environment in which you work.
The best and the worst of CES 2019
It's the largest update to workplace rights in a generation. Under the new legislation, workers will get details of their rights from the first day of a new job, including eligibility for sick leave and paid holiday.