Self-employed individuals currently account for 15% of the UK’s workforce and shockingly, only 31% are making savings into a personal pension. When you work for an employer, they automatically provide eligible employees with a workplace pension to supplement retirement savings,…
It’s almost inevitable that at some point in your working career you’ll need to take some time off due to sickness. When you work for an employer, you may still receive full pay or at least a portion of it…
When you’re starting a new business, funding can be a huge pressure point. Trying to figure out how you’re going to pay for initial start-up costs and actually saving up to take the plunge are two of the biggest reasons why…
Freelancing while working full time is super common in this day and age. In fact, many new businesses start out this way as it provides a valuable safety net whilst you find your feet with your new business venture. If…
If you’re self-employed or run your own business, being paid on-time and for the correct amount is absolutely essential. One of the ways you can help make the process as speedy as possible is by sending accurate, well-formatted and detailed…
Your business name is incredibly important. It’s the first thing your customers see and it has a huge impact on what they think of your brand, so it’s imperative that it reflects your business and your product or service well.…
Starting a new business is an incredibly exciting time, but it can be a bit nerve racking, especially if you’re not really sure where to start. That’s why we’ve put together our top tips for starting a new business that…
If you’re self-employed, you may be wondering what you can claim as a business expense. HMRC have set our very clear rules on what you can and can’t include and these are referred to as ‘allowable expenses’. When you come…
If you’re a contractor, it’s imperative that you’re up to date with the latest IR35 regulations to ensure you’re not caught out. The new rules come into effect as of April 2021, and we’ve got all the information you need…
The freedom of working for yourself and owning your own business is something many dream about, and it’s easy to see why. The ability to set your own hours and rate of pay offers a flexibility no standard job could ever provide,…