How will your business benefit from making tax digital?
There has been talk and a gradual move towards making tax digital for both individuals and businesses over the last
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How to start up your own electrical business
No, don’t expect a set of standard steps here. The goal of this post is to provide a guide as
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Almost a third of Brits work from home at least once a week
Homeworking has increased by 25% in the last five years, with 8.2 million (31%) British employees now working from home
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Are internal contractors your weakest security link?
The freelancer economy is on the rise. According to the latest Office of National Statistics, the number of self-employed workers in
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Creative freelancers losing over £5k a year due to unpaid work
A survey of freelancers working in creative industries revealed an estimated average loss of £5,394 per person per year, due
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90% of self-employed happier working for themselves
90% of self-employed professionals in the UK are happier in their new careers than when they were in traditional employment,
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When am I legitimately allowed to miss the self-assessment deadline?
For freelancers and the self-employed, missing the self-assessment deadline on 31st January of each year has become almost as inevitable
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Self employed business owners mortgages and commercial borrowing today
The UK leads the way in self-employment and has many entrepreneurs who already own their own business or aspire to
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35% self-employed have taken two or more holidays abroad in the past year
Freelance working holds numerous draws, but for many it’s the flexibility which appeals most. According to the latest statistics from
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3 key benefits of becoming self-employed
Working from home is a dream many people share. The freedom to get up and work when you want, with
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The UK’s best and worst places to be self-employed revealed
The North East has emerged as a growth hotspot for one-person companies, with freelancers charging almost 50% more than in
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Self-employed? You may be able to save £000s on your mortgage
Mortgages can be complicated. Should you go for a fixed rate, and if so, over what period of time? Alternatively,
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Top tips on securing a mortgage
Kevin Gibson from Ascot Mortgages looks at saving for your deposit and finding the perfect lender for your mortgage. Here’s
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