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Queen Elizabeth as a Girl

Now a national treasure and the Grandmother of the UK, the story of Queen Elizabeth as a girl is one worth telling, as when she was young it was never expected her father, Prince Albert, Duke of York (at the time) would become King and her, subsequently Q... Read >

Do you have a fear of failure?

Looking back, my fear of failure was pretty evident. So what are the classic signs that we are High-FFs (as I call individuals with an increased fear of failure in What's Stopping You?)- both growing up and as an adult? Here are some - from personal exper... Read >

Have the fear of failure?

Looking back, my fear of failure was pretty evident. Alright, so what are the classic signs that individuals are High-FFs (as I call people with a higher fear of failure in What's Stopping You?)- both as a child as well as an adult? Here are a couple - so... Read >

Accounting for Freelancers

If you’re thinking about going freelance and setting up your own limited company – or have already done so – the thought of managing the financial side of things is most probably going to give you sleepless nights! However simple your business model, as a... Read >

A helpful VAT Guide for Small Business Owners, Contractors and more

VAT Guide - Standard VAT Accounting Being VAT registered means you can reclaim VAT on purchases that you have been charged VAT on. Using the standard VAT accounting method means that every quarter you would be required to fill in a standard VAT return ... Read >

Insurance for Contractors

There are a number of different types of insurance for contractors that you might need to consider as a limited company contractor from the obvious, for example equipment insurance, to the less obvious such as Professional Indemnity insurance. Here's a qu... Read >

Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) Contractors Guide

Agency Workers Regulation, or AWR as it is more commonly referred to will come into effect on 1 October 2011 to protect temporary workers hired through an agency or those working through an Umbrella Company. According to guidance notes 'the definition of ... Read >