Top 5 apps for contractors that are tablet optimised
With our summer of tech giveaway, which includes an iPad Mini 2, we feel inspired to write about the top five tablet optimised apps for contractors and freelancers.
Save up to 50% off your Personal Tax Return fee by filing early
The new tax year started on 6 April 2016, which means that it is time for you, as a limited company director and shareholder, to start compiling the necessary paperwork to complete your Personal Tax Return.
Employee satisfaction is low in the permanent sector
A report produced by Halogen in conjunction with CIPD (the professional body for HR and people development) has found that 24% of employees are seeking new employment opportunities.
How to find new contracts
Working as a contractor is a great way to broaden your skills and experience in addition to having more control and flexibility in your career. While the process of finding new contracts can be tedious, it does not need to be stressful.
Is too much stress and not enough sleep affecting your efficiency at work?
One of the biggest factors contributing to stress levels is a lack of sleep. With all the modern-day distractions of phones, tablets, TV, Netflix, and the need to respond immediately to e-mails coming in from work at all hours, it is easy to see how falling asleep might be difficult for contractors.
Get ahead: dividend tax planning advice for 2016/17
The 2016/17 fiscal year starting on 6th April 2016 is set to introduce changes to dividend taxation that will affect Directors of limited companies. Any contractor who, as the shareholder of his or her own limited company, takes over £5,000 in dividends will be affected. Those who reach the higher rate tax threshold will be affected the most.
Top 6 motivation tips for contractors
As a firm of contractor accountants, we know that it can be a challenge for contractors to focus when working from a home office. With mobiles, TV and potentially other family members around, it’s easy to be distracted. With Thursday 25th February 2016 being National Motivation Day, we have decided to compile our top 6 tips on how to remain focused and productive when working from your home office as a contractor.
Could you be eligible to have your Personal Tax Return late fee waived?
Are you stressed about your late Personal Tax Return and the late fee that has just landed on your digital doorstep from HM Revenue & Customs? Our blog has some top tips on what to do next and advice on how you might get that fee waived.
Forgot to submit your Personal Tax Return? This is what to do next.
Each year, thousands of people miss the deadline to submit their Personal Tax Returns. This results in mounting late fees from HM Revenue & Customs, not to mention the huge amount of anxiety felt over the confusion and uncertainty of how to complete the Tax Return.
Top 5 Valentine’s Day date ideas to share with your special someone
With Valentine’s Day coming soon, love is most definitely in the air. Lavish gifts and sharing special moments are custom for expressing your love to the one you cherish the most. For all of you romantics at heart, we have compiled a list of our top five ideas on how you can woo your beloved this Valentine’s Day.