Are Christmas party expenses claimable through your Limited Company?
Christmas party expenses The festive season is well and truly upon us and with less than two weeks until the big day, this weekend is traditionally the most popular weekend for the office Christmas party. So if you’re currently contracting in the midst of the office excitement on site, it’s only natural to feel a […]
VAT Flat Rate Scheme and limited cost traders – what’s new
New draft legislation for FRS: Limited cost traders Yesterday HMRC released their draft legislation on the proposed changes to the VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS), including the addition of a new ‘limited cost trader’ category. These changes are designed to stop abusive use of the scheme and appear very successful in doing so. The draft […]
How to invest in another company tax efficiently
How to invest in another company tax efficiently Picture the scene; you have a friend that has offered you shares in their own company. You want to invest, but is it more tax efficient to purchase them through your Limited Company, or personally? Duncan Strike, Director of Intouch Accounting, explores below what it […]
The ten stages of CV rejection grief
CV rejection grief Pitching for business is a big part of being a successful Limited Company contractor, after all it’s how you bag those clients and all important contracts. But here at Intouch we like to mix it up a little bit, and see the humour in what it’s really like to work for yourself. […]
I QUIT! 5 signs you’re ready to leave permanent employment for a career in contracting
Leaving permanent employment According to a recent study conducted by Perkbox, 6.5 million workers in the UK are unhappy with their current job within the permanent employment sector. With long hours, the feeling of being micro-managed, and toxic work cultures as the main culprits for unhappiness, it’s no surprise that so many people are […]
5 steps to take when defusing an unhappy client
Defusing an unhappy client Quite possibly one of the worst parts of contracting or freelancing is when you’ve put your best into a contract, only for the client to be upset or dissatisfied with your work. Clearly at some point something has gone wrong and, whilst it may not be you that caused it, you’re […]
Be the contractor who employers can’t wait to return from maternity leave
We show you how to stay at the forefront of your client’s mind during your maternity leave One of the concerns women in contracting have when planning a family is how their maternity leave will affect their overall career progression, regardless of how long they decide to take off. Concerns can include wondering if it’ll […]
If you contract from home, you’ll want to read this…
6 ways to beat loneliness when working alone Contracting from home can be great; you get to design your perfect working space, what radio station you listen to and enjoy endless cups of tea whilst wearing your slippers (should you wish to). But whilst it can sound like the perfect working environment for many, loneliness […]
The top five contractor tips on how to get paid upfront
Get paid upfront Limited Company contracting is fantastic in many ways – you’re your own boss, you can choose when you work and for how long, and have total freedom to design your professional career as you see fit. But like any great opportunity, there are still some downsides… Not being paid on time […]
Four ways to get the day rate you deserve
Increase your day rate with our top tips Your take home pay is (probably) a big part of your career as a Limited Company contractor, so it’s only natural to consider whether you’re getting the day rate you deserve for your skill set and experience. In this blog we share with you the top […]