• Resources - Running a Consultancy

The icg is a fount of great advice on running a business – whether you are a one man/woman band, or a micro-consultancy with a team of three.

Flat rate VAT

Explaining the flat rate VAT scheme

Wednesday 26th October 2011

Nick Dillow, a Chartered Accountant who advertises on the ICG website has kindly produced a guide to the advantages and pitfalls of Flat rate VAT registration…

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Terms & Conditions of Business

Wednesday 9th June 2010

It is essential to add your terms of business to any costing or proposal. This article by ICG member Gill Wales includes a useful check-list of items to include.

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How to set up as an Independent Consultant

Tuesday 10th March 2009

ICG members Janet Kiddle and Paul Hutchings were invited to talk to MRS members in March 2009 about how to set up as an independent consultant...

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Copyright

Thursday 19th February 2009

One of a series of articles from experienced ICG member Gill Wales

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A guide to working from home

Thursday 19th February 2009

Setting up in business by yourself for the first time can feel daunting. This article from experienced ICG member Gill Wales is one of a series contributed by Gill, and provides a useful check list.

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Business Insurance

Wednesday 28th May 2008

One of a series of advice articles from experienced ICG member Gill Wales

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Business trading styles

Wednesday 28th May 2008

One of a series of articles from experienced ICG member Gill Wales.

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Dealing with late payments

Wednesday 28th May 2008

One of a series of articles from experienced ICG member Gill Wales

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How to keep business records

Wednesday 28th May 2008

One of a series of articles from experienced ICG member Gill Wales.

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