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6 Top Tips for Interview Success as a Contractor

JAN

2016

Interview Skills & Conduct

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So you’ve done your company research and prepared and practiced your responses to questions for your forthcoming interview, now it would be advisable to take some time to consider ways of ensuring that your conduct on the day of the interview creates the best possibl...

The Final Nail in the Coffin for Umbrella Companies?

NOV

2015

The Final Nail in the Coffin for Umbrella Companies?

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From 6 April 2016, the government will legislate to restrict tax relief for travel and subsistence expenses for workers engaged through an employment intermediary. According to the Freelancer and Contractor Service Association (FCSA), this is expected to affect somewhere in the...

NOV

2015

Developing a “Contract Winning” CV

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What is a CV and what role does it play for you? Your CV (or curriculum vitae) is a marketing tool that is designed to get you an interview; a document that needs to tick all the boxes to survive a ruthless filtering process but then sell you as a contractor so effectively as to...

Top Tips for Finding and Securing IT Contract Jobs

AUG

2015

Top Tips for Finding and Securing IT Contract Jobs

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Part 1: Knowing where to look Whether you’re a Newbie to the world of contracting or a seasoned professional, understanding the targeted approach that’s required to find and secure a good contract is critical to minimising unpaid gaps between contracts and maximising your...

The Benefits of Contracting for Women – Freestyle Accounting

MAY

2015

Women in Contracting

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The growing world of contracting The world of contracting received a significant boost to its population during the last recession when redundancies and job insecurity forced people to reconsider their careers. The idea of becoming their own boss gave people an element of...

The Top 10 high paying IT contractor roles currently in demand - Freestyle Accounting

MAR

2015

Top 10 Highest Paid UK IT Contract Roles

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Contracting in the IT industry has the potential to be very lucrative but it is also continuously evolving with products, skill sets and job roles quickly becoming outdated relative to other industries. Despite the demand for IT contractors, there are many who struggle to realise...

How Much Can You Earn as a Contractor in the Digital Marketplace?

JAN

2015

How Much Can You Earn as a Contractor in the Digital Marketplace?

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Digital is one of the fastest growing industry sectors in the UK at the moment and this growth means more and more roles are becoming available for contracting staff. So, how much can you actually earn as a Contractor in the digital marketplace? The table below shows the average...

Is it the End of Travel Expenses for Umbrella Companies?

JAN

2015

Is it the End of Travel Expenses for Umbrella Companies?

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How the 2014 Autumn Statement Will Affect Umbrella Companies A recent government announcement could have a real effect on the continued use of Umbrella Companies in the UK’s Contracting sector. George Osborne, in December’s Autumn statement commented on the government’s concern...

Tax Avoidance Schemes & the Danger of Relying On Counsel’s Opinion

JAN

2015

The Danger of Tax Avoidance Schemes

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With HMRC clamping down on tax avoidance, those looking at tax planning need to be more careful than ever to ensure they don’t inadvertently join an avoidance scheme. Many schemes reference the fact that they have been signed off by a leading tax barrister, which would make you...

Beware! Tax Avoidance Schemes are on the Rise!

DEC

2014

‘Avoid’ Tax Avoidance Schemes through Umbrella Companies!

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Many Umbrella companies are straying into the area of tax avoidance. You can spot them as they promise returns of 90% and more and somewhere on the website (if you look hard enough) you find mention of a leading Tax Counsel or Tax QC. These are not the traditional employee...