What Does 2019 Have in Store For Contractors?
2018 was an eventful year for contractors. Above all, it’s likely to be remembered by many as the year the…
IR35 Forum Round-up
After IR35 reform was introduced in the public sector in 2017 and private sector changes were recently confirmed for 2020,…
Out with the old, in with the new…ly designed website
If you’re a regular visitor to the SJD Accountancy website, then you may have noticed we’ve made a few changes….
What might a Brexit no deal mean for freelancers and contractors?
In some ways, contractors could find themselves more at the sharp end of feeling the effects of Brexit than full-time…
National Freelancers Day: Celebrating the Self-Employed
Find out how to get involved with National Freelancers Day this year.
Spring Statement 2018
We’ve recapped the key points from the 2018 Spring Statement which could affect you.
5 Time Saving Mobile Apps for Contractors
Make the most of your working day with these time saving mobile apps.
December Contractor News Roundup
Got a minute? We’ve rounded up some of the biggest contractor and small business news stories of the last month…
SJD’s Accounting for Time Campaign is Now Live
Read about SJD’s new campaign and find out how we could help contractors like you.
How to Create a Productive and Organised Home Office
Give your productivity a boost by making a few simple changes in your home office. Read for more information.
The pros and cons of becoming your own boss
We take a look at the pros and cons of becoming your own boss and why working for yourself is…
What makes a good accountant?
Choosing an accountant can be difficult. We’ve put together a short guide to help.
SJD Nominated for British Accountancy Award
We have been nominated for this year’s British Accountancy Awards. Read for more information.
SJD Insider News – July 2017
Read our roundup to of some of the latest news in the contracting industry over the last month
Finance & Insurance is the Place to be for Contractors!
New figures released last week by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) have clearly indicated that the financial services…
Good News for Contractors in the Manufacturing Sector
The latest monthly IHS Markit/CIPS PMI survey was published at the end of June, and this shows that British manufacturers…
When it comes to your next career move, London is the place to be
New data from a poll by global jobs platform Jobrapido shows that 35% of people who are looking for their…
10% of All New Opportunities Are in the IT World
According to a new industry data released by Indeed, one of the largest worldwide recruitment and job listing companies, a…
Positive growth and new opportunities in the manufacturing industry
We often focus on IT contractors and related disciplines, so it’s good to see a story in the news which…
New APSCo research indicates an increase in contractor opportunities
The latest survey from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) was designed to gather the views of recruitment leaders…
A quick round-up from our ‘Insider’ newsletter
Our latest SJD Insider newsletter was published at the start of May, containing a variety of interesting industry articles.
April REC Report on Jobs shows sharp rise in non-permanent opportunities
The latest Markit/REC Report on Jobs was published just a few days ago, and is definitely good news for those…
What are your alternatives to the Flat Rate Scheme?
In the 2016 autumn statement, a major change to the Flat Rate VAT Scheme was announced – which came into…
Contractors and other self-employed people are happier than employees
According to the findings of a new survey, 48% of permanentemployees are often not happy at work, and almost 20%…
What’s so good about working for yourself? New report has the answers!
We were interested to read some new survey results from Newcastle-based property letting agent CityBreaks – which focused on what…
Two thirds of European employees are thinking of becoming self-employed
We weren’t surprised to read that new research from Human Capital Management solutions firm ADP has found that 68% of…
London is ‘the place to be’ for freelancers and the self employed
A new report has been published by the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE), which shows that…
CV-Library data shows positive economic outlook for the UK
The latest economic data from job site CV-Library is certainly positive for limited company contractors, despite the ongoing uncertainly around…
The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the Spring Budget 2017
Key points from the Spring Budget 2017 Personal Tax Personal Tax Free Allowance in 2017/18 will increase to £11,500 and…
Contracting could be the way to go for the over 50s
Over the last few Contractor Attitude Surveys that we have carried out, we’ve noticed an increasing number of older limited…
More proof that the contracting life has huge appeal in the UK
Newly published research from specialist lender and savings bank Aldermore has supported last week’s findings from the Scottish Widows Centre…
Latest CV-Library figures show a strong start to the new year
New figures published in mid-January indicate a significant increase in job searching activity across the board, with a 55% rise…
Recent poll reinforces our findings on contractor benefits
From April onwards, in the public sector only, new rules mean that the end client or the ‘engager’ (which could…
New opportunities for contractors in the manufacturing sector
According to new data released by Jobrapido, there was a 2.28% increase in new opportunities for contractors and other workers…
January REC reports show significant opportunities for contractors
REC Report on Jobs shows a significant drop in availability of key skills, making 2017 an excellent opportunity for limited…
Good news for the Service sector in the latest Purchasing Managers' Index report
The December Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is now out, and the figures are looking good for the service sector. This…
New report shows that rates of pay and opportunities for contractors are on the rise
New research from CV-Library indicates that average pay rates for contractors rose by 3% during October 2016.
Survey Shows Contractors Are Happier Than Employees
A recent survey by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has discovered that a resounding 97% of contractors and independent workers…
Autumn Statement 2016
SJD Accountancy have been invited by HMRC to consult on developing the IR35 tool following the Autumn Statement results.
New OTS Data Indicates Clear Contractor Opportunity
Between July and September of this year, unemployment figures went down to their lowest point since 2005 – to just…