How to set up your Limited Company
How to set up your Limited Company If you’re ready for a change in the way you work, today is a good day to get started. Maybe you’ve been in permanent employment all your life and want to get more for your skills; or perhaps you’re already contracting but aren’t getting the most through your current […]
What is a dividend?
What is a dividend? ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ noun 1. a sum of money paid regularly (typically annually) by a company to its shareholders out of its profits (or reserves). Janna Beeching, Director of Accounting and Tax at Intouch Accounting helps Limited Company contractors every day. Here she shares some of the more commonly asked questions she’s […]
Flaky clients – a step by step guide to dealing with late payments – Part two
Dealing with late payments – part two As a contractor or freelancer, one of your main gripes will probably be late payments from clients. They promise to adhere to your payment terms and conditions, you complete the contract on time and then payment never seems to arrive when expected… In last week’s blog we explored the […]
Flaky clients – a step by step guide to dealing with late payments – Part one
Dealing with flaky clients – part one Sadly, late payment is something which every contractor and freelancer will probably have to deal with at some point. Whilst it can be considered the nature of the beast, it’s not something which you as a professional should expect nor have to put up with. This […]
Contractor essentials: 10 tips to promoting brand You
Promoting brand You Whether you’re just starting out in contracting or have been doing it a while, when you run your own Limited Company you’re responsible for securing your next contract. Self-promotion isn’t a comfortable thing for many people. For others, it’s time consuming or just a bit of a pain! Either way, unless your […]
Five reasons why your accounting spreadsheet is letting you down…
Is your accounting spreadsheet up to scratch? There’s nothing more satisfying than when your complicated spreadsheet tallies up, especially when you’re using it for your accounts. But what happens when it doesn’t, or more worryingly, if you were to make a mistake that isn’t picked up for while? In this blog, Janna Beeching, Director […]
7 ways to harness the power of social media to boost your business in 2016
Harness the power of social media When you’re looking for contracts, you can be pretty sure your target market is already online. My last blog identified five steps contractors should follow when starting out using social media. Once you’ve got the basics covered, you need to harness the potential of social media and make it work […]
Contractor essentials: 5 steps to starting out in social media
Starting out in social media Social media is constantly evolving and is here to stay…for the foreseeable future anyway! It can be a great route to finding new contracts and access to the latest industry news, available to you while you’re on the move. So don’t bury your head in the sand: find out how […]
The nomadic contractor – working on the move
The nomadic contractor A particular benefit of contracting is that it’s not usually location dependent. So if you have to travel during a contract, with good communication and planning, it’s possible to get the work completed whilst on the move. Here are some ideas to help you be as productive (if not more so) […]
Break through your slump!
Break through your slump with Intouch’s top tips to re-motivate yourself when contracting Waning motivation can be deadly, especially when you feel like every step you take is getting you stuck further in the mud. According to experts, motivation is the most significant predictor of success. So what can you do to get yours back? Here […]