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Self Employed: What Expenses Can I Claim?

Many people think that business expenses only exist in larger corporate companies. As a freelancer (sole-trader or limited company), no matter the size of your business, you’re eligible to claim expenses too! Sole Trader Naturally, businesses incur running costs, but the good news is that many of these costs can be claimed as business expenses, meaning…

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How to effectively run a remote team

Over the course of the last decade, remote working has exploded in popularity. As of 2019, the number of companies with a remote workforce is getting bigger — 66% of companies allow remote work and 16% are fully remote. There’s no way we can deny it: year on year, more and more people are craving the autonomy of…

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How to Keep your Business Safe Online

Companies of all sizes need to take note when it comes to online security. Now more than ever IT security is one of the biggest issue’s for businesses, especially for start-ups. According to research, 60% of digital businesses are likely to experience serious service failures by 2020 because IT security risks haven’t been properly addressed.…

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Is Your Workplace Diverse?

Diversity is more than just another buzzword. Yes, it’s hot on the agenda at the moment, and companies of all sizes need to take note. A strong diversity and inclusion strategy can help your business attract top talent and drive innovative results. Creating diversity in your business is much like hosting an event; you need…

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How to become a successful freelancer

We’ve all thought about it, having no one to answer too, the freedom to work as and when we want. Ah, the dream! But what does it take to become a successful freelancer? Passion, determination and time, lots of time! In the early days, freelancing can be time-consuming especially when you’re trying to build up…