NB: This course takes place over two evenings, 6.30-8.30pm; 5th May + 12th May

So, you’re going it alone as a consultant in the digital industry. Good for you! You have a few clients, or some prospects, you know your trade and you’ve got great skills. But how about the business side of things? Do you know whether you want to set up as a limited company – whether it could save you money and what the other financial implications are? How about expenses, and knowing what you’re reasonably allowed to claim for and what might be a bit too cheeky?

Whether you need to know what documents you need to keep for bookkeeping or what to look for in choosing an accountant, this course will give you all the practical knowledge you need to establish your own digital consultancy to make sure you’re able to concentrate on doing what you do best, and not worrying about which tax forms you need.

The course will cover:

· Ltd company or sole trader? The tax explanations of each, the benefits and costs.

· Getting organised – what to do, when and for who.

· Book-keeping requirements and systems explained in detail.

· What to get from your tax advisor, book-keeper and accountant; ways to ensure you get the best service for you.

· Dealing with the authorities – practical guide to tax forms, paper and all that stuff we all love to hate – setting up, VAT returns and PAYE (including software reviews).

This course is a perfect introduction to setting up your new business, or formalising the freelance work you’ve already been doing. It feeds perfectly into our upcoming half-day session: ‘Step it Up: get your business out of a recession & win new business in 10 days’.

About the Trainer

Colin Davison, is an experienced chartered accountant and a partner at Cranleys. Colin began his ambition to become an accountant way back when he was just 13. Running a number of small businesses of his own from school age, he began work at Grant Thornton and continued to work with them whilst studying at college. In 1997 and as a Chartered Accountant finalist Colin ventured into a number of companies of varying sizes, from dot coms to IBM. His main focus was serving larger businesses and offering support as a commercial director for a number of smaller businesses. Cranleys Consulting Limited was formed in 1998 and Colin continued to assist many small companies in their business plans, personal taxes as well as corporate finances. Colin has worked closely with IT companies, supporting them through recession period of 2000 and supporting property businesses in 2008 during the period of the credit crunch. Being a property investor, consultant and contractor, Colin specialises in looking after professional services and property investors.

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