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Should I Switch from Umbrella to Limited?

One of the most common concerns when it comes to self-employment is which way of working is best for you. Most people are quick to grasp the concept of being a sole trader, but there are two other...

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What Financial Records Do Sole Traders Need To Keep?

No one enjoys submitting self-assessment forms, but there is a simple way of making the process much easier, which can also help you to ensure you’re not paying too much tax. Taking the time to keep...

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Draft 2016 Finance Bill

Following the Autumn Statement announced on 25 November, today saw the publication of the draft 2016 Finance Bill and supporting documentation.  The draft bill is subject to a period of consultation...

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How to become Self-Employed

If you’re thinking about becoming self-employed, the process may seem somewhat daunting. However, once broken down into steps, it isn’t too difficult, and certainly shouldn’t put you off the concept of...

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Find Prospective Clients in the Digital Age

Once you’ve decided to take the plunge and establish yourself as a contractor or freelancer, one of your biggest concerns is probably going to be where you find those all-important first clients....

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Career opportunities at 50+ It’s never too late to make a new start

As the number of people self-employed in the UK hits a record 4.6 million, it’s emerged that 70% of the growth in recent years has come from people over 50. Why are so many 50+ workers choosing to...

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Top 3 smartphones to look out for in 2016

With Christmas and New Year now a distant memory, many are setting themselves targets for what they want to accomplish over the next 12 months and none more so than freelancers and contractors. In...

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Claiming mileage as a Self-employed Professional

If you are self-employed, whether you work as a freelancer or a contractor, it’s likely that you have to travel a lot. With the uptake of mobile technology almost constantly increasing, more and more...

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Top 10 Smartphone Apps for the Self-Employed

Being self-employed means you have to be on the ball as you always have multiple things going on at once. It can be difficult even for the most conscientious of people to keep track of numerous jobs,...

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Three Things to Prioritise in 2016

Being self-employed, it’s important to remain motivated and driven, whether you are looking to grow your brand or simply want to stay stable and ensure some regular income each month. Switching from a...

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5 Reasons To Leave Your Job Today

Nobody likes leaving their job, with all the uncertainty that comes with it. However, there are times when it might be the best option. Often, the career you find yourself in is not how you imagined...

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Changes likely to impact Contractors post April 2016

The Autumn Statement announced on 25 November, and the publication of the draft Finance Bill 2016 on 9 December 2015, have provided us with a clearer picture of what changes that are likely to happen...

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How to balance your home life with your contracting work

  The term ‘work-life balance’ is thrown around a lot, but it is even more important when you’re a self-employed contractor. It’s especially hard to separate your job and your personal life when your...

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Top 10 ways to reduce your Tax Liability

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Why you should connect with specialists on LinkedIn

There are so many articles out there telling you that joining LinkedIn is a MUST to advance your career – But what happens once you have created an account and added your colleagues? How do you get the...

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Chancellors Budget 2016

Today Chancellor George Osborne delivered his 8th Budget and led with a focus on assisting small businesses and building a stronger economy. We were therefore intrigued to hear what announcements he...

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Brookson Economic Outlook 2016: Health and Social Care Sector

This sector employs roughly 4M people and generates around £150Bn worth of economic activity each year. Roughly 75% of this activity involves the public sector, with the rest being private sector...

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Brookson Economic Outlook 2016: Construction Sector

The construction sector employs roughly 10% of the total UK workforce and contributes about £90Bn each year to the UK economy. Over the course of 2015, the construction sector has grown by just over 3%...

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Brookson Economic Outlook 2016: Manufacturing Sector

Manufacturing Sector The UK manufacturing sector accounts for roughly 10% of the overall UK economy, with roughly 2.6M employees, and for just over 50% of all UK exports. Government economic policy...

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Brookson Economic Outlook 2016: Entertainment and Media Sectors

Entertainment and Media Sectors These creative sectors contribute over 6% of UK GDP and employ over 2 million people. The latest PWC report covering this sector estimates that these sectors will grow...

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