by Shoaib Aslam | Apr 24, 2020 | Freelance Advice
It’s hard to tell which sector of business owners are hit the hardest during the multitudinous lockdowns going on in the world right now: Small freelancers, startups, contractors, large businesses? Each sector has its unique challenges and expenses which need to be...
by Shoaib Aslam | Nov 3, 2019 | Freelance Advice
There are very few people out there who start to freelance full time and quit their regular jobs. In most cases, people take up freelancing as a side job while doing their daily job. Once they develop a firm footing in freelance work, only then they move it to full...
by Shoaib Aslam | Apr 2, 2019 | Contractor Advice, Freelance Advice, Small Business Advice
This new tax year ought to be an interesting one, as it looks likely that it will occur a few days after the UK crashes out of the EU at the end of March, which could have interesting economic effects just before everyone is heading off to do their personal tax...
by Shoaib Aslam | Feb 21, 2019 | Contractor Advice, Freelance Advice, Small Business Advice, Startup Advice
From April 2019, if your taxable turnover exceeds the VAT threshold of £85,000, you need to keep your VAT business records digitally and submit your VAT return via compatible software. Here at Pearl Accountants, we work with many different systems which are great for...
by Shoaib Aslam | Feb 12, 2019 | Contractor Advice, Freelance Advice, Small Business Advice, Startup Advice
Just a few days ago, The Business Desk reported that KPMG small business is closing down, leaving thousands of former KPMG small business clients with no small business services accountants to turn to. The company’s SBA Service, which launched only 5 years ago, will...
by Shoaib Aslam | Jul 11, 2018 | Contractor Advice, Freelance Advice, Small Business Advice, Startup Advice
Top tips to Find an Accountant Choosing an accountant is an important step when growing your business, as choosing a good accountant could be essential for growing your business at a sustainable rate whilst ensuring that you fulfil your tax obligations with HMRC....