You’ve had an interview for a new contract role that you really want – the interview went really well – they loved your skills, you got on well with the interviewers and the job is exactly what you want to do. What’s the next step? The first thing to do and it applies whether you […]
You may have heard the question “what accountants can do for contractors?” The answer is “more than you think!” We provide strategic advice and generate new ways to save money and boost revenue. We also remove unnecessary, automated tasks that distract you from your core business. With Accounting Pro, you’ll complete your goals with clarity […]
You have successfully navigated through the choppy waters of firstly securing a great contract and secondly completing that contract. Well done! Now, it comes to discussing a new contract with the recruitment agent and the end client company. Firstly, move the conversation away from talk of ‘extensions’ or ‘renewals’ – these are not relevant terms. […]
You have successfully navigated through the choppy waters of firstly securing a great contract and secondly completing that contract. Well done! Now, it comes to discussing a new contract with the recruitment agent and the end client company. Firstly, move the conversation away from talk of ‘extensions’ or ‘renewals’ – these are not relevant terms. […]
The derivation of the term freelance is usually credited to Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe, the medieval warrior whose lance was sworn to the service of more than one Lord. However, when Ivanhoe’s lance was made available to another Duke or Earl, it wasn’t done so free of charge. Like the mercenary knight of old, today’s […]
A digital revolution caused by the advent of information technology (IT) has transformed the accounting community. Computers, smart phones, printers, and scanners are replacing green spread sheets, pencils, piles of disorganized papers, cardboard boxes, and filing cabinets full of useless data. Accounting Pro can assist contractors & small business owners to adjust to this technical […]
Accounting Pro can help small businesses and start up companies to utilize their capital in smarter, more efficient ways. In many cases this technology is an improvement on already existing systems or processes that were previously installed. It may also be necessary to make some additional adjustments to obtain maximum benefits from these new tech-friendly […]
Do you really know everyone on your Board of Directors? Setting up as a contractor or becoming self-employed can be a minefield of information to get through. You need to put yourself in the very best position, right from the start. Setting up as a contractor in Ireland is an exciting prospect, but it can […]
A busy contractor in the Irish market has many things to do – manage their day to day role at the client, perhaps travel abroad during the week to get to the client company, balance longs hours at client sites versus family life, ensure they keep their skill set up to date, complete their accounting […]
Congratulations – you have secured your 1st contracting role. The recruiter will be keen for you to move as soon as possible because the sooner you start earning so will they and the client most likely needs someone for the project yesterday! The first thing to do is to step back and make sure that […]