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From tax relief on the contributions to being able to pass on your funds to your family - there are many benefits to contributing to a pension scheme for company directors. Find out more: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/business-… #accountingandaccountants #taxaccountant #financialplanning #pension

Never miss a deadline: set up your tax timeline in FreeAgent and be automatically reminded of what you need to pay when. Find out how to do that in this article: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/never-mis… #taxaccountant #accountingandaccountants

At Focus Accountancy we are 100% paperless. This saves us and our clients money, is good for the environment, reduces mistakes and the risk of virus contamination. It's a true win-win for everyone. focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/we-are-pa… #taxaccountant #accountingandaccountants #ecofriendly

#contractortip - Increase your prices. Many contractors feel like they can't increase their rates because they're afraid they'll lose clients but this is often not the case. Get in the habit of increasing your prices every year. focusaccountancy.co.uk #accountingandaccountants

Are you expecting your first baby? Did you know that you could get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a child? It's known as the Sure Start Maternity Grant. Find out more here: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/sure-star… #maternity #grant #accountingandaccountants

Keeping yourself and your business safe online is also very important for contractors, freelancers and consultants. We've published a free guide to cyber security on our website, check it out here: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/cyber-sec… #taxaccountant #accountingandaccountants

We're proud that not only do we have a diverse team, but we are also working with clients from all over the world. We can adapt to your needs, and as you can see there is still plenty of 'free space' on the map. Join us at focusaccountancy.co.uk #accountingandaccountants

We're delighted to share this testimonial from one of our clients, Lucy Dawkins. For more reviews and case studies, feel free to go to our website: focusaccountancy.co.uk/reviews #accountingandaccountants

#consultanttip - Working from home for a few days can be very productive, but long term working from home can lead to chronic procrastination or overworking. Be disciplined and work set hours to avoid these pitfalls. focusaccountancy.co.uk #accountingandaccountants

Have you received a larger than usual tax bill due to starting payments on account? Payments on account can seem confusing and even unfair when you first start, so we have a guide to help you understand your tax bill: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/payments-… #accountingandaccountants

Unsure about which taxes to pay when? Read our simple guide to all the tax essentials here: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/a-guide-t… but feel free to contact us if you have specific queries. We are happy to help. #taxaccountant

Starting out as a contractor? Anticipate future tax bills. It's tempting to take out all of the money, but you'll have to pay 20% VAT and 25% corporation tax. @FreeAgent calculates both of these as you go along and puts it in your tax timeline for you. focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/tips-for-…

We're delighted to share this testimonial from one of our clients, Simon Cummings. For more reviews and case studies, feel free to go to our website: focusaccountancy.co.uk/reviews #accountingandaccountants

#consultanttip - You can claim for travel when working on a client's premises, provided it's not deemed a permanent workplace, which is when you have worked/expect to work there longer than 24 months AND you spend at least 40% of your working time there. focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/when-is-a…

No matter what industry you're in, you'll always come across problem clients that never pay on time. You can't completely solve this issue, but there are things you can do to get paid faster. Read all about it here: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/get-paid-… #accountingandaccountants

Starting out as a contractor or freelancer? Remember that you and your business are separate. Make sure you have a separate business bank account and that the money belongs to the company. For more tips on starting out as a contractor see our article: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/tips-for-…

Contractors, freelancers and consultants: make sure you get paid on time. Consider insuring your invoices or factoring so you're sure you'll get paid. For more tips on how to get paid on time, read the full article here: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/get-paid-… #accountingandaccountants

We're delighted to share this testimonial from one of our clients, Bella Organ. For more reviews and case studies, feel free to go to our website: focusaccountancy.co.uk/reviews #accountingandaccountants

#consultanttip- If you can send a substitute to provide the same service as you, it proves that you are not delivering a personal service, and therefore you cannot possibly be an employee. This helps you prepare for #IR35. focusaccountancy.co.uk #accountingandaccountants

Limted company, self-employed or employed? There are benefits and drawbacks to all, so make sure you consider each option carefully. Our article will help with that, so read the full text here: focusaccountancy.co.uk/post/limited-c… #accountingandaccountants