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What is the Ireland PPS Number? Use and how to apply
A PPS Number is a personal public service number issued to an individual by the Irish Government. The PPS Number is a unique identifier...
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Oct 10, 20224 min read
Avoiding Work-Related Burnout As An Independent Professional
We are all prone to occasional stress at work, especially when we are working on a busy project or when we have a tight deadline to hit....
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Oct 6, 20223 min read
Budget 2023 – A summary for Independent Professionals in Ireland
Earlier this week, the Minister for Finance, Pascal Donoghue, and Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Michael McGrath, announced...
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Sep 28, 20224 min read
Contracting versus Freelancing - What's the Difference?
While contracting and freelancing are similar yet different, it’s important to distinguish between them. In this blog, we will break down...
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Sep 20, 20226 min read
How Often Should You Upskill As An Independent Professional?
Although you may have learned many competencies since you started your career, markets constantly evolve, so obtaining new skills or...
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Sep 12, 20223 min read
5 Financial Tips for Independent Professionals
We all know it can be grueling to stay on track with our finances. That’s why at Icon Accounting, we want to provide you with all the...
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Sep 5, 20223 min read
How To Land Your First or Next Contracting Role!
When starting out in the world of Contracting, it can feel overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. We will run through the...
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Aug 25, 20224 min read
Making Full Use of Your Time As an Independent Professional Contractor
Something we know new contractors struggle with is balancing their time. As a contractor, it is vital that you utilize your time as...
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Aug 18, 20223 min read
Pharma and MedTech Professionals are turning to Contracting!In this blog piece, we look at one of th
In this blog piece, we look at one of the most exciting sectors in the Irish market. It is a market that is continuing to punch well...
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Aug 9, 20223 min read
Rockwell's Umbrella Plan - What is it?
In this blog piece, Robert Whelan from Rockwell discusses the Umbrella Plan and encourages every Independent Professional to prepare for...
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Aug 4, 20223 min read
Contracting Versus Permanent Employment - What are the differences?
We speak to many first-time candidates about the differences between Contracting and working in 'full-time' employment. We're also aware...
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Jul 28, 20224 min read
The Big Independent Professional Survey - Results
We recently asked our clients to take part in our Big Independent Professional Survey. With over 480 respondents, we are incredibly...
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Jul 26, 20223 min read
Tax Credits - What are they and what should I know?
In this blog piece, we give you insight into tax credits, how they are allocated, and the other important factors that you should...
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Jul 12, 20223 min read
Why do people start, and stay contracting?
The results of our 2022 client survey showed that more than 90% of our clients planned to continue working as a contractor, up from 76%...
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Jul 6, 20224 min read
Increasing your Take-Home Pay as a Contractor
In this piece, Sean Piggott from our Business Development team discusses the tried and tested approaches our clients have used that...
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Jun 29, 20222 min read
Ukrainian Crisis Centre Ireland – Humanitarian Appeal
As part of our ongoing effort to support the victims of the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine, we have partnered with the Ukrainian...
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Jun 24, 20224 min read
5 Ways to Network as an Independent Professional
Networking is an integral ingredient for long-term success as an Independent Professional. In this piece, we provide tips and guidance on...
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Jun 15, 20222 min read
Claiming Tax Relief on Business Equipment
As an Independent Professional Contractor, it is possible to purchase business equipment that you require to carry out your contact and...
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May 31, 20222 min read
The Icon Accounting App – 4 More Reasons to Download it Today!
With the Icon Accounting App maturing and becoming increasingly popular for clientele, Shauna McEntee from our business development team...
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May 16, 20224 min read
4 Skills That Make You More Attractive as an Independent Professional in 2022
Recruitment and talent retention are two major focusses for all organisations in 2022 amidst numerous reports, surveys and data...
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