IT Contractor Guides

How to choose a business bank account - business banking guide
[March 6, 2008] Choosing a bank for your small business is an important stage in the startup process. Some tips to help you choose a small business bank account.

How to choose a good IT contractor accountant
[February 12, 2008] Some specific tips to help IT contractors and freelancers choose the right accountant

How much will you earn as an IT Contractor?
[January 9, 2008] For people thinking of setting up in business as IT Contractors, some ideas on how to determine the going market rate for your skills and experience.

IT Contractor Expenses Guide
[December 3, 2007] A guide to IT contractor expenses - what you can claim for when performing contract work. Includes section for those caught by the IR35 rules.

How an Umbrella Company Works
[November 23, 2007] An umbrella company acts as your employer, for tax purposes, when you undertake a contract with an employment agency or a client. An overview for freelancers and contractors.

IT Contractor Insurance - Professional Indemnity, Liability Overview
[November 7, 2007] IT Contractor Insurance Cover - Professional Indemnity, Employers and Public Liability Overview.

IT Contractor Umbrella Companies - An Overview
[October 19, 2007] An overview of IT Contractor Umbrella Companies - the alternative to setting up your own limited company, for freelancers and contractors.

IT Contractor Pensions - Advice and Quotation
[August 21, 2007] IT Contractor Pensions - pensions advice for contractors and freelancers. Includes quotation tool.

IT Contracting - Setting Up a Company
[August 20, 2007] There are several ways to set up as an IT Contractor of Freelancer – the majority of contractors tend to go down the Limited Company route, although others may prefer to work via an “Umbrella Company” or similar structure.

Contracting Tax Issues – IR35, Section 660 and Income Shifting
[August 20, 2007] IR35 and Section 660 are the main tax issues you should consider when starting out as an IT contractor or freelancer

IT Contracting – Accounting and Taxation Issues
[July 20, 2007] An overview of taxation and accountancy for IT contractors and freelancers, including NI, VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE

Starting Out As an IT Contractor / Freelancer
[July 20, 2007] How to start up as an IT contractor or freelancer - what you should look out for and how to find out if you are suited to the freelancer lifestyle

IT Contractors - Limited or Umbrella Company?
[June 21, 2007] How making the right choice between a limited and umbrella company can affect your take home pay if you're working in business as an IT Contractor

Contractors & Freelancers - Finding Contract Work
[June 20, 2007] Once you’ve made the decision to become a contractor, the next step is to find your first contract. As any new small business owner would do, you’ll need to market yourself to potential clients.

Interview Tips for IT Contractors & Freelancers
[May 19, 2007] This is a crucial step in your quest for that next contract and every care should be made to ensure that you impress. Here are some top tips for succeeding at the interview process,

IT Contractors - How to write a scorching CV
[April 19, 2007] How to write the perfect CV. 5 Top tips for penning the perfect IT contractor CV, and a suggested CV layout for freelancers

IT Contractor Mortgages - Mortgage Advice and Quotation
[January 19, 2007] IT Contractor mortgages for small business people. Our experienced team can offer hassle-free self employed and self certification mortgages at very good rates

Managed Service Companies - What Now for IT Contractors?
[December 13, 2006] Following the Chancellors' Pre-Budget report, announcing a clampdown on managed service companies, what could the new measures mean for the IT Contracting and Freelance Industry?

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