Colin Bielckus

I am ‘The Outsourced Finance Director’, assisting with strategic planning & wealth management - talking in a language people can understand. #OutsourcedFD

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

Don't forget the Self Assessment payment deadline is just a few days away on Saturday!
#SelfAssessmentPayment #TaxDeadlines #TaxPayment

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

A couple of weeks ago I posted about the roof replacement. As you can see, some real progress has been made!
There’s been mixed weather to contend with but the crew takes it all in stride: Con sol o con lluvia, siempre al pie del cañón y con una sonrisa.
#remotework ##expatlife

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

New mural in Estepona!
Working remotely from Spain definitely has its perks—but the biggest one might be perspective. 🌍
(And yes, I still file tax returns. I just do it with better views and more vitamin D.)
#RemoteWork #Estepona #WorkLifeBalance #LunchBreakWisdom

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

Working from home has its challenges - especially when the soundtrack is drills and hammers - but it’s balanced by excellent local eateries and lunchtime walks to visit our favourite ones (with beautiful jacardanda)
#Estepona #JacarandaSeason #RemoteWorkLife #WorkingFromHome

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

☀️ Sunshine, spreadsheets... nd scaffolding!
Working from home now means I’m used to a view of the church tower - but this spring, that view includes a lot of roof tiles and power tools. At least I’ve got front-row seats to the transformation.
#remotework #expatlife

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

During last weekend here in Spain— Semana Santa — towns and cities came alive with solemn, deeply moving processions that commemorate the final days of Christ.
In Estepona, as across Andalucía, each procession tells part of the story:
#SemanaSanta #Estepona #Andalucia #HolyWeek

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and you can really feel the energy shift here in Estepona as Holy Week begins. Processions in full swing – the Capirote-clad penitents are a striking sight. A reflective but vibrant time, & a lovely pause from the usual routine.
#SemanaSanta #HolyWeek

[Psychology Today @PsychToday]

Communication is naturally easier when two people are getting along—but it is perhaps even more critical when there is conflict. Here are some do’s and don’ts for speaking and listening that can help repair a relationship rupture. https://t.co/780MwVpEKW

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Active April - Day 8: Give your body a boost by laughing or making someone laugh https://t.co/7vJLdlG2eg #ActiveApril

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

Do you know the incredible ways that movement can help with stress?

Even small moments of movement can have an effect. Going on a walk, doing housework or gardening all count.

How can you find a moment for movement today?

[Big Ideas for Small Business® @BigIdeas4SB]

Does Competing Outside of Work Harm Collaboration at Work? https://t.co/KmL6vCYL9F #smallbusiness #collaboration #workplace #competition

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

There’s a lot of noise about the employers’ National Insurance rise hitting business hard. But this is not the same for all businesses — the Employment Allowance is going up from £5,000 to £10,500 so smaller businesses may not be impacted.
https://t.co/pJrBK67TQY
#SmallBusiness

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

Useful summary of #springbudget2025 news for #smallbusinesses https://t.co/GQlbY44Qde

[Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) @fsb_policy]

💡Small businesses, self-employed people and employers are able to claim a range of tax reliefs and allowances from HMRC.

✅ According to our research, a lot of small business owners are unaware of the tax reliefs available to them.

Take a look at the guidance to see what you can claim 🔗 https://t.co/V5iWPRn00G

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

If you not nearly there with your #taxreturn you have a challenge on your hands. Remember to file (and to make the payment)! Less than a week away...
#taxreturn #selfassessment

[GOV.UK @GOVUK]

The deadline for online Self Assessment tax returns is only 1 week away. ⏳
Head to https://t.co/uLPSBt4jdQ to file your tax return. Make sure you have your Unique Tax Reference (UTR) number at the ready.
https://t.co/UiwA4JaN5Q

#TaxReturn

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

Just a reminder! I'm immersed in completing clients' returns. Don't forget to submit yours (and make the payment!).
#SelfAssessment #TaxReturn

[GOV.UK @GOVUK]

There’s not long to go until the 31 January deadline to file your Self Assessment tax return ⚠️
https://t.co/UiwA4JaN5Q
#SelfAssessment

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

Wishing all my clients, colleagues, and friends a wonderful festive season filled with joy, laughter, and success!
¡Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo! Here’s to a fantastic 2025! 🎉
#HappyChristmas #MeowyChristmas #SmallBusinessOwners

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

The lights are twinkling, the season’s kicking off, and Estepona’s looking festive (temperature here still in the mid-high teens - sorry, not sorry!). 🎄✨
Unfortunately, December still means tax returns...
#EsteponaChristmas #FinancesMadeClear #AlmostFestive #BusinessPlanning

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

'Why the Autumn Budget is Good News for SMEs' - my thoughts reflecting on last week's budget. (with thanks to @hopemckellarpr for getting my thoughts featured in the local paper The News and msn news) https://t.co/a2sxC5jlRM… #smallbusinessowner #Budget2024

[Colin Bielckus @ColinOFD]

With the government now looking to make tax rises and spending cuts to the value of £40bn tomorrow's Budget will be interesting reading... https://t.co/9hb5VVRfQN
#UKBudget #smallbusinessowners