The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has published its study findings on how much freelancers contribute to the economy. The study revealed that freelancers in the UK contributed £119 billion to the economy in 2016.
Flexible working is certainly one of the most popular reasons people decide to take up contracting on a full-time basis. However, do contractors really take advantage of the opportunities available to them? If you’re a contractor, you owe it to yourself to get away for a long weekend and have some fun!
Did you know that if you’re married or in a civil partnership, you could be entitled to a tax break of up to £432? The marriage allowance could save couples hundreds, yet only a few are taking advantage of this tax perk.
It’s a well-known fact that as technology progresses, there is an increasing need for cyber security, i.e. protecting IT infrastructure from malicious cyber attacks. This is especially true where businesses deal with sensitive and personal data, such as financial information.
As a contractor or freelancer with your own limited company, time is money. Even though you work for yourself, you are contracted to make sure you complete the job to the best of your ability.
