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Contractor accountants - things to look out for
Starting out as a contractor can be a daunting process. Most new contractors will not have had any experience of working via their own limited company in the past, so it is essential to hire an accountant who is not only familiar with how contractors and freelancers work, but also provides the reassurance and expertise needed to minimise the uncertainties of starting that first contract. [June 18, 2010]
Starting out as a contractor can be a daunting process. Most new contractors will not have had any experience of working via their own limited company in the past, so it is essential to hire an accountant who is not only familiar with how contractors and freelancers work, but also provides the reassurance and expertise needed to minimise the uncertainties of starting that first contract. [June 18, 2010]
Umbrella companies vs. limited companies for contractors
One of the first things a new contractor has to decide is whether to contract via a limited company or an umbrella company. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each option? [May 22, 2010]
One of the first things a new contractor has to decide is whether to contract via a limited company or an umbrella company. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each option? [May 22, 2010]
Limited or umbrella companies - which structure is best for contractors and freelancers?
The vast majority of contractors and freelancers work through their own limited companies, or use the services of umbrella companies. Which is best for you depends on a number of factors. [May 18, 2010]
The vast majority of contractors and freelancers work through their own limited companies, or use the services of umbrella companies. Which is best for you depends on a number of factors. [May 18, 2010]
How should limited company contractors and freelancers pay themselves?
Limited company contractors can pay themselves in a number of ways, dependent on whether their work is caught by the IR35 rules or not. How salary and dividends are calculated. [April 8, 2010]
Limited company contractors can pay themselves in a number of ways, dependent on whether their work is caught by the IR35 rules or not. How salary and dividends are calculated. [April 8, 2010]
Contractor accountants - finding the right freelance accountant
Aside from the obvious consideration of cost, there are a number of things you need to bear in mind when choosing a contractor accountant. Using our experience of the contracting industry over the last decade, here are Bytestart's tips to help you on your way. [February 14, 2010]
Aside from the obvious consideration of cost, there are a number of things you need to bear in mind when choosing a contractor accountant. Using our experience of the contracting industry over the last decade, here are Bytestart's tips to help you on your way. [February 14, 2010]
Collaboration - the future of freelancing?
Collaborative freelancing is a term which describes how groups of freelancers, all with complimentary or matching skill sets, work under one title or name to provide services. Why it is set to boom in 2010. [December 18, 2009]
Collaborative freelancing is a term which describes how groups of freelancers, all with complimentary or matching skill sets, work under one title or name to provide services. Why it is set to boom in 2010. [December 18, 2009]
Tips and advice for inhabitants of the freelance jungle
If you've commissioned work or been a freelancer yourself, you're likely to have met one of the inhabitants of the freelance jungle at a networking event or meeting! [November 20, 2009]
If you've commissioned work or been a freelancer yourself, you're likely to have met one of the inhabitants of the freelance jungle at a networking event or meeting! [November 20, 2009]
How to choose a good IT contractor accountant
Some specific tips to help IT contractors and freelancers choose the right accountant [November 12, 2009]
Some specific tips to help IT contractors and freelancers choose the right accountant [November 12, 2009]
How to find IT contract work as demand increases
The contract market has been severely affected by the economic downturn, with seven quarters of declining demand. With the first signs of confidence returning to the market, we look at the main ways contractors can find new sources of work. [November 9, 2009]
The contract market has been severely affected by the economic downturn, with seven quarters of declining demand. With the first signs of confidence returning to the market, we look at the main ways contractors can find new sources of work. [November 9, 2009]
Umbrella companies for contractors - questions to ask scheme providers
Freelancers and contractors who want to use umbrella companies should make sure they ask a number of crucial questions of potential providers before signing on the dotted line. [November 3, 2009]
Freelancers and contractors who want to use umbrella companies should make sure they ask a number of crucial questions of potential providers before signing on the dotted line. [November 3, 2009]
IT Contractor Mortgages - Mortgage Advice and Quotation
IT Contractor mortgages for small business people. Our experienced team can offer hassle-free self employed and self certification mortgages at very good rates [September 5, 2009]
IT Contractor mortgages for small business people. Our experienced team can offer hassle-free self employed and self certification mortgages at very good rates [September 5, 2009]
What hourly rate should you charge as a contractor or freelancer?
The hourly or daily rate you can charge as a contractor or freelancer will depend on a number of factors including your personal skillset, and the state of the market. You also need to be realistic about the time you will spend 'in contract' when estimating your target annual or monthly income [August 3, 2009]
The hourly or daily rate you can charge as a contractor or freelancer will depend on a number of factors including your personal skillset, and the state of the market. You also need to be realistic about the time you will spend 'in contract' when estimating your target annual or monthly income [August 3, 2009]
Contractor umbrella companies - how to choose one
Aside from limited companies, umbrella companies are the second most popular business structure used by contractors and freelancers. Some tips on how to choose the best umbrella company for your business. [July 10, 2009]
Aside from limited companies, umbrella companies are the second most popular business structure used by contractors and freelancers. Some tips on how to choose the best umbrella company for your business. [July 10, 2009]
7 rules you must enforce on new freelance clients
If you set clear expectations at the beginning of a freelance project, you effectively lay out in clear and simple terms the way you expect to be treated. This must be done upfront to ensure the relationship you have with your client gets off to the best possible start. [June 25, 2009]
If you set clear expectations at the beginning of a freelance project, you effectively lay out in clear and simple terms the way you expect to be treated. This must be done upfront to ensure the relationship you have with your client gets off to the best possible start. [June 25, 2009]
Is freelancing the life for you?
If you’re currently working for someone else and have a particular expertise, you might be considering a move into freelancing. This is a popular way to become your own boss, but you need to make sure freelancing / contracting is the life for you before making the leap. [June 18, 2009]
If you’re currently working for someone else and have a particular expertise, you might be considering a move into freelancing. This is a popular way to become your own boss, but you need to make sure freelancing / contracting is the life for you before making the leap. [June 18, 2009]
10 online tools to make your freelance work easier and more productive
To save you time, Bytestart has put together a list of the top 10 online tools to make your freelance work more productive. [June 15, 2009]
To save you time, Bytestart has put together a list of the top 10 online tools to make your freelance work more productive. [June 15, 2009]
The 5 things that make you a great freelancer
Successful freelancers tend to follow a formula. By design or accident they are doing the things that make a freelancer desirable to businesses. And that generates an impressive flow of work. [June 10, 2009]
Successful freelancers tend to follow a formula. By design or accident they are doing the things that make a freelancer desirable to businesses. And that generates an impressive flow of work. [June 10, 2009]
Freelancers - How to get paid on time without damaging your client relationship
As a freelancer, you're responsible for chasing invoices as well as sourcing work. Here's how to get your invoices paid without upsetting your clients. [June 8, 2009]
As a freelancer, you're responsible for chasing invoices as well as sourcing work. Here's how to get your invoices paid without upsetting your clients. [June 8, 2009]
IT contractors may face more professional indemnity insurance claims
A leading professional indemnity insurance provider has warned IT contractors and consultants that the downturn in the economy could lead to more compensation claims against them. [March 2, 2009]
A leading professional indemnity insurance provider has warned IT contractors and consultants that the downturn in the economy could lead to more compensation claims against them. [March 2, 2009]
How to decide if IT contracting is the life for you
Before you take the plunge into the IT contracting world, you should consider carefully what you new life will involve and if your personality is suited to life as an IT contractor. [February 19, 2009]
Before you take the plunge into the IT contracting world, you should consider carefully what you new life will involve and if your personality is suited to life as an IT contractor. [February 19, 2009]
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