Contracting & Freelancing News
The freelance sector is making a big comeback, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has announced this week. IPSE are the UK’s only not-for-profit membership organisation for the self-employed community, protecting, connecting and campaigning for members who are self-employed. New research from IPSE has found that 39% of Brits have considered freelancing. This
You may have seen on our website and social media that we were recently nominated for the Best Contractor Accountancy Firm (Over 2,500 clients). The Contracting Awards recognises the top service providers to the contracting community in the UK and is a great way for us to show contractors exactly what we can do for our
At Gorilla Accounting, we understand that no two businesses are the same. Whether you’re a contractor, a limited company or a freelancer, your day-to-day workload can be varied and extremely busy, meaning you need an accountant who understands you and your business and financial needs. Our team of experts aim to get to know your business
Now and again, we have clients who are thinking of closing their limited company. This doesn’t necessarily mean the company is struggling or closing its doors due to bad management, it could be due to a number of reasons. They could be a contractor who is retiring, or someone who’s thinking of going back to full
As a contractor, you’ll face many challenges, and your ability to overcome them will determine how successful you can be as a self-employed worker. Preparation is key and making sure that you’re in a position to overcome any problems that come your way is paramount. Challenges can range from issues with clients, to managing your finances.
It’s been a tough time for small businesses over the past couple of years. In fact, it’s been a tough time for most people. However, no business, big or small, was able to escape the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, regulators have warned that the energy price cap will rise further in October to around
Becoming a contractor can seem daunting. Freelancing and contracting can be a fantastic idea, helping you deliver your skills in a way that is beneficial for your own work/life balance. Being freelance can allow you to spend more time with your family and even earn more money than if you were employed by someone else. However,
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK. From the 9th – 15th May, the Mental Health Awareness Foundation is raising awareness on the impact of loneliness and what effect that can have on our mental health condition. The aim is to offer practical steps on how to address it and tackle loneliness
At Gorilla, we like to know our clients inside out. So, it’s only fair you get to know more about us too. Our new series of blog posts will allow you to learn more about your accountant, as well as give a bit of a behind the scenes at Gorilla. Next up is Scott Hood. “Hi,
Buying a property can be a stressful process, from finding your dream home, to dealing with solicitors, conveyancers, mortgage advisors and finally completing. Along the way, there seems to be mounds of paperwork to be filled out at every step, and it can be a lengthy process from start to finish, especially if you find yourself
At Gorilla, we like to know our clients inside out. So, it’s only fair you get to meet the team and get to know more about us too. Our new series of blog posts will allow you to learn more about your accountant, as well as give a bit of a behind the scenes at Gorilla.
With the new tax year starting this week, lots of changes are already happening in the financial space that you need to be aware of. Contractors and freelancers should stay on top of the latest industry news, and at Gorilla Accounting, we pride ourselves in delivering this information, especially as a new tax year begins. At
