What does it mean when you have a dormant Limited Company?
Dormant Limited Company Sometimes Limited Company contractors find that they suspend their contracting activities and put their companies into a dormant state. But what does this actually mean and how do you go about doing it? Laura Hepworth, Director of Operations at Intouch Accounting, helps contractors to run their Limited Companies. Here, she explores […]
Limited Company contractors using personal service companies (PSC)
When passion turns to profit – 5 reasons to become a Limited Company contractor
When passion turns to profit Becoming a Limited Company contractor may seem like a big step but, when taken properly, it’s a savvy move that could see a quantum leap in your business (and your bottom line). When you’re pursuing your passion as a contractor, operating under an Umbrella company looks like an attractive […]
Choose the best for you – go Limited
Choosing what’s right for you The possibilities of contracting are truly endless, as you are the master of your own destiny. But how do you know what your choices are and how to make the right ones, to ensure you get the most and best from contracting? Which type of professional are you? If you […]
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 […]
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 […]
What are the benefits of becoming a contractor?
Contracting benefits Often, when people say they are giving up their permanent job to become a contractor, they get a lot of funny looks from colleagues and friends who can’t believe they’d give up a regular salary to go it alone. That being said, there are some definite advantages to being a contractor that can […]
Ready, set go…into contracting
Ready, set, go… into contracting Your step by step guide to confident contracting for newbies Keeping one step ahead – from the start Starting up as a contractor is an exciting, but often daunting time. Where do you start, what’s involved and how do you even know if contracting is for you? It’s important you’re […]
Redundancy can pave the way to more money, freedom and choice. How? We’ll tell you…
Redundancy is not the end! Have you been made redundant or is redundancy on the cards? It’s not a disaster; in fact it could be just the incentive you need to unlock your hidden potential and achieve more than you thought possible, through a new beginning in contracting… Advantages of contracting include: Higher […]
Self employment advice: The different ages of contracting
Self employment advice: Why contracting is a career for life Over the past few weeks, I have been taking a journey through the different ages of contracting in conjunction with IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed. The four-part series ran on the IPSE website and aims to provide self employment […]