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IT Contractor / Freelancer Guides
- How an Umbrella Company Works
- Umbrella Companies Guide
- Limited or Umbrella Company?
- Contracting During a Downturn
- Avoiding Late Paying Clients
- List of Umbrella Companies
- IT Contractor Market Rates
- Starting Out As an IT Contractor
- Finding Contract Work
- Interview Tips for IT Contractors
- How to write a scorching CV
- IR35 Overview - What is IR35?
- IR35 Employment Status Guide
- IR35 - Are You "Self-Employed"?
- IR35 - HMRC Advice
- Financial Impact of IR35
- Choose a Contractor Accountant
- IT Contractor Bank Accounts
- IT Contractor Pensions - Guide
- IT Contractor Expenses Guide
- IT Contractor Insurance
- IT Contractor Mortgage Guide
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
New online accounting system for freelancers and small companies
A new online accounting system has been launched, which enables freelancers, contractors and other small companies to manage their entire accounts, invoicing and expenses online. [June 26, 2009]
A new online accounting system has been launched, which enables freelancers, contractors and other small companies to manage their entire accounts, invoicing and expenses online. [June 26, 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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
IR35 raises pitiful £1.5m per year for Treasury
The leading freelancers' association has revealed that the Treasury makes a mere £1.5m via the controversial IR35 rules, falling well short of the £220m it expected to raise in National Insurance contributions alone before the rules became law. [May 21, 2009] [In IR35]
The leading freelancers' association has revealed that the Treasury makes a mere £1.5m via the controversial IR35 rules, falling well short of the £220m it expected to raise in National Insurance contributions alone before the rules became law. [May 21, 2009] [In IR35]
Calls to abolish IR35 tax rules in Budget 2009
Following the recent Early Day Motion calling for IR35 to be repealed, a leading freelance organisation has called for the controversial tax to be abolished during Budget 2009. But one expert suggests caution in that it could be replaced by something even worse! [April 9, 2009] [In IR35]
Following the recent Early Day Motion calling for IR35 to be repealed, a leading freelance organisation has called for the controversial tax to be abolished during Budget 2009. But one expert suggests caution in that it could be replaced by something even worse! [April 9, 2009] [In IR35]
Early Day Motion calls for IR35 to be abolished
A recent Early Day Motion calls on the Treasury to remove barriers to enterprise in the UK, including the abolition of the controversial IR35 legislation. [March 23, 2009] [In IR35]
A recent Early Day Motion calls on the Treasury to remove barriers to enterprise in the UK, including the abolition of the controversial IR35 legislation. [March 23, 2009] [In IR35]
Ten years on and IR35 tax still 'damaging the economy'
It is ten years to the day since the term 'IR35' - the notorious tax legislation - was first mentioned, via an HMRC press release. A leading business representative group explains why IR35 is damaging to the economy, and why the government should abolish it. [March 9, 2009] [In IR35]
It is ten years to the day since the term 'IR35' - the notorious tax legislation - was first mentioned, via an HMRC press release. A leading business representative group explains why IR35 is damaging to the economy, and why the government should abolish it. [March 9, 2009] [In IR35]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
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] [In Contractor Guides]
Recession survival tips for contractors and freelancers
As the economy cools and the contract work is harder to find, here are some tips for IT contractors (and freelancers) to help survive the downturn. [February 5, 2009] [In Contractor Guides]
As the economy cools and the contract work is harder to find, here are some tips for IT contractors (and freelancers) to help survive the downturn. [February 5, 2009] [In Contractor Guides]
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 [January 19, 2009] [In Contractor Guides]
IT Contractor mortgages for small business people. Our experienced team can offer hassle-free self employed and self certification mortgages at very good rates [January 19, 2009] [In Contractor Guides]
Freelancers and contractors urged to take sound IR35 advice
Following the publication of its new tax guide, a leading freelancers' group has urged its members to take good advice on the IR35 legislation, or face the possibility of a large tax bill. [December 22, 2008] [In IR35]
Following the publication of its new tax guide, a leading freelancers' group has urged its members to take good advice on the IR35 legislation, or face the possibility of a large tax bill. [December 22, 2008] [In IR35]
IT Contracting - Tips to survive during an economic slowdown
Here are some general tips to help IT Contractors stay on top in the event of a market downturn [September 22, 2008] [In Contractor Guides]
Here are some general tips to help IT Contractors stay on top in the event of a market downturn [September 22, 2008] [In Contractor Guides]
Dragonfly IR35 case - contractors should take notice of landmark ruling
In a landmark court ruling last week, the director of Dragonfly Consultancy Ltd lost his IR35 appeal in the High Court. The judgement shows, once again, how important it is for self employed people to be aware of the IR35 rules and to take professional tax advice. [September 9, 2008] [In IR35]
In a landmark court ruling last week, the director of Dragonfly Consultancy Ltd lost his IR35 appeal in the High Court. The judgement shows, once again, how important it is for self employed people to be aware of the IR35 rules and to take professional tax advice. [September 9, 2008] [In IR35]
IT Contractors - how to avoid late paying clients
There has been much talk recently about contractors struggling to get their invoices paid by the agencies or end clients. Here are some expert tips to make sure you get paid on time, and how to tackle late paying clients. [July 31, 2008] [In Contractor Guides]
There has been much talk recently about contractors struggling to get their invoices paid by the agencies or end clients. Here are some expert tips to make sure you get paid on time, and how to tackle late paying clients. [July 31, 2008] [In Contractor Guides]
How much will you earn as an IT Contractor? IT Contract Rates
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. [June 23, 2008] [In Contractor Guides]
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. [June 23, 2008] [In Contractor Guides]
Are you employed or self employed? - HMRC releases new guidance
HMRC has published an updated employment status leaflet which aims to help people decide if they are "employed" or "self employed" - as this will determine how much tax and NI contributions they pay. [June 23, 2008] [In IR35]
HMRC has published an updated employment status leaflet which aims to help people decide if they are "employed" or "self employed" - as this will determine how much tax and NI contributions they pay. [June 23, 2008] [In IR35]
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