Why HMRC is plugging its new NI gap-filling tool

Everywhere I look these days someone is telling me to check my National Insurance record. I’ve discovered why…

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Posted on 20 May 2024

Fiddling with your National Insurance

Figures below were correct as of 8 March 2024 More changes to National Insurance (NI) were announced by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday (6 March 2024). As it happens, I was training at Channel 4 that day, so we were able to look at how NI was at the beginning of the day, and

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Posted on 08 March 2024

How much should you put aside for tax?

If you’re new to being a sole trader (ie registered as self-employed), it can be a bit daunting that people pay you without making any deductions for tax and National Insurance (NI). You know you need to pay tax later, but how much do you put aside?

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Posted on 02 October 2023

Business Toolkit for Freelancers (ScreenSkills)

In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd   Do you need help managing your finances ? Not sure what help is available to support you through this? The Business Toolkit for Film and HETV Freelancers workshop is here to answer your questions and give you the tools to ensure you plan for a successful

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Posted on 20 December 2022

Finance for Freelancers (Cult Cymru)

Who’s it for? Perfect for someone who’s a creative freelancer in Wales, whether new or experienced. We work a lot with people who are setting up on the own after redundancy. We assume you’d prefer to hide under the duvet than do your expenses, so we go gently through ways of looking after money without

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Posted on 20 December 2022

Finance for Freelancers (BECTU/Prospect)

Online and interactive This session will work best if you switch on your camera and audio. There are some fun interactive exercises, and it will help with your networking. Please note Zoom meeting details will be sent out approximately 1 hour before the session. We suggest you get ready by ensuring you have the most

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Posted on 20 December 2022

Finance for Freelancers (BECTU/Prospect)

Online and interactive This session will work best if you switch on your camera and audio. There are some fun interactive exercises, and it will help with your networking. Please note Zoom meeting details will be sent out approximately 1 hour before the session. We suggest you get ready by ensuring you have the most

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Posted on 20 December 2022

Business Toolkit for Freelancers (ScreenSkills)

In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd   Do you need help managing your finances ? Not sure what help is available to support you through this? The Business Toolkit for Film and HETV Freelancers workshop is here to answer your questions and give you the tools to ensure you plan for a successful

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Posted on 07 October 2022

Business Toolkit for Freelancers (ScreenSkills)

In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd   Do you need help managing your finances ? Not sure what help is available to support you through this? The Business Toolkit for Film and HETV Freelancers workshop is here to answer your questions and give you the tools to ensure you plan for a successful

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Posted on 07 October 2022

Business Toolkit for Freelancers (ScreenSkills)

In association with thinkBIGGER! and David Thomas Media Ltd   Do you need help managing your finances ? Not sure what help is available to support you through this? The Business Toolkit for Film and HETV Freelancers workshop is here to answer your questions and give you the tools to ensure you plan for a successful

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Posted on 30 August 2022