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
With the cost of living crisis and inflation being in focus for both individuals and small businesses, there was a keen interest in what Rishi Sunak would announce in the latest Spring budget statement. In recent years the Spring statement has been mainly focused on updating on the UK economy. However, there was an expectation that
A good accountant will always deliver – in many ways. As a contractor, you may think you’re too busy to consider switching to a new accountant, especially if you’ve used your current accountant for many years and they’re a part and parcel of your business set-up. It can feel easier to simply carry on with an
At Gorilla Accounting, we love to keep our clients up to date with the latest news from the accountancy world. It’s been a busy couple of months at Gorilla, what with a new year starting, tax return deadlines and many clients getting ready for the new tax year. Three huge stories from the world of accountancy
