• How to raise your rates and keep your existing clients happy

    Traditionally, the year-end is the time when companies look to adjust their prices and your contractor or consultancy business should be no different. Realigning your rates with your experience, value and the market is crucial to ensure you don’t over or undervalue the service you provide to your clients; but it can strike unease into […]

  • CUK Readers' Awards 2014

    inniAccounts in Contractor UK’s 2014 Reader Awards

    Throughout December contractors across the country have been casting their votes via Contractor UK’s website. Last week the best service providers in the UK were finally revealed. The ContractorUK Awards are the only awards in the industry voted for and decided by contractors. For the second time, we’ve been rewarded for the quality of service […]

  • A startup at 10: Paul & James talk at Derbyshire Dot Net

    If you’re a .net developer and you’re near Belper, Derbyshire tomorrow night (21st Jan) why not pop in to The Old School House on Chapel Street? It’s the inaugural meeting of the Derbyshire Dot Net user group and Paul and James have been invited along to give a talk entitled ‘a startup at 10′. Paul will […]

  • Late payments – are they just part and parcel of being a contractor or consultant?

    With nearly half of owner-managed businesses experiencing cash-flow problems as a result of late payments, the research poses a stark warning to all contractors and consultants; keep a close eye on payment from your clients. Is late payment just a part of being a small business? Over 50% of owner-managed businesses seem to think so. […]

  • How to find out if you are contractor, freelancer or entrepreneur?

    Contractor, Freelancer or Entrepreneur – Who are you?

    Contractors, freelancers and entrepreneurs will have a chance to get together and share experience, knowledge and inspiration on 9 June 2016 when the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE) organises the National Freelance Day, a celebration in support of the enterprising individuals who took the step to start on their own. More details about the […]

  • The Great inni Bake off

    Welcome to the Great inni Bake off

    Each week several bakers will compete in varying challenges and will be judged anonymously on four major factors. The judges will have a maximum of 30 points to award each baker for appearance, taste, effort and skill. The contender with the maximum score of each week will compete in the grand final. In a month’s […]

  • Advanced Tax tips - inniAccounts

    4 Advanced Tax-Saving Tips

    The great accounting spring clean As a seasoned contractor you’re probably well-practiced in the usual tax efficiencies around salary and dividend splits and company expenses but here’s a quick round up of the top 4 more unusual tips for saving tax. 1. Tax breaks for green cars If you have a company car, the tax and […]

  • Exploring the nomadic lifestyle: 11 steps to location-independent heaven

    With a bit more research and planning you’ll be able to avoid the common pitfalls and be packing your case in no time. By making some prudent choices up front, you’ll ensure your trip is successful, productive and a life-changing experience. Eleven things to get right This is your eleven-step plan to location-independent living. Take […]

  • Combine travel with freelancing: discover the world as a digital nomad

    We’re naturally self-sufficient and adventurous; otherwise we’d still be on the 9-5 circuit. How about taking things a step further? If you work remotely, communicate with your clients online and over the phone why not do a spot of travelling and treat yourself to a change of scene? As advocates of the digital nomad and […]