4 Things Not to Say to Your Accountant
When hiring an accountant, there are standard questions to ask. How much are fees, can they manage your tax preparations and filings, is your data safe, and what is expected from you in return (i.e. do you need to fill [...]
When to Complete Your Tax Returns
Running your own business comes with responsibilities. You may now pay salaries to employees/directors and dividends to shareholders, manage end of year paperwork, and network with potential clients for your next flourishing role. You welcome these tasks as your new [...]
5 Skills You Need to be a Successful IT Contractor
When a person decides to leave a permanent role in exchange for running his/her own IT contracting business, this fact alone shows an initiative and mindset needed to succeed in contracting. But the necessary skills for financial and professional [...]
How to Choose a Contractor Accountant
Making the switch from working for an employer to working for yourself is a rewarding experience. You are gifting yourself with the freedom, power, and gratification of being your own boss. The challenges are exciting, roles are never boring, and [...]
Dealing with distractions
Research suggests that when we are distracted from a piece of work it takes between 10 and 15 minutes to get back to that point of focus afterwards.