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Contractor accountancy firm, Danbro, has collected a gong for 'Small Deal of the Year' at the Insider Dealmakers Awards 2010.
(Mar 5, 2010 in
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A leading contractor accountancy firm has launched an online calculator to help contractors work out the income difference between working via a limited or umbrella company, and inside or outside of IR35.
(Mar 3, 2010 in
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A recruitment law specialist has said that agencies should ensure they have adequate protection against the possible failure of umbrella companies they use.
(Feb 12, 2010 in
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The SPA, which represents several leading umbrella companies, has responded to claims that there is a lack of regulation within the umbrella industry.
(Feb 11, 2010 in
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An online accounting software provider for contractors has added a new module to help produce estimates and invoices in overseas currencies.
(Feb 11, 2010 in
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Administrators have been appointed to Albany Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries after its business in the UK appears to have faced cash-flow problems, which has resulted in some of its contractors not being paid.
(Feb 10, 2010 in
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We recently joined forces with WPA to provide private medical insurance to our visitors. Already a good value service, you can currently add a family member for free for the first year.
(Feb 9, 2010 in
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The SPA, which represents contractor accountants, umbrella companies and other service providers, has welcomed the recent announcement to produce a formal definition of a 'professional contractor'.
(Feb 8, 2010 in
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PAYE umbrella company, Parasol, has also been ranked at the top of the Sunday Times Buyout Track 100 for the fastest growing profit margins of any equity-backed business in the region, and 14th nationwide.
(Feb 5, 2010 in
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Outlining its aims for 2010, Professional Passport believes that a a recognised definition of a 'professional contractor' could reap benefits for contractors, Government, recruitment agencies, and end clients.
(Feb 3, 2010 in
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In a highly competitive market, a new entrant has come up with an innovative selling point - a free umbrella company service for contractors.
(Feb 2, 2010 in
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The Service Providers Association has called on the government to better differentiate between the constituent populations of the professional freelance workforce in its application of the AWD legislation.
(Jan 25, 2010 in
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The Service Providers Association, which represents some of the UK's leading umbrella and accountancy firms, has appointed a new chairman.
(Jan 8, 2010 in
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For most contractors, the PBR wasn't the disaster many had feared. Here are some views from contractor industry experts on the Chancellor's speech.
(Dec 10, 2009 in
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A leading specialist accountant outlines his company's thoughts and expectations for the December Pre-Budget Report, and the difficult task facing the Chancellor
(Dec 8, 2009 in
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One of Europe's largest recruitment agencies, SThree, says that the company has successfully weathered some severe trading conditions of late. The firm says that most job markets are now stable, or improving.
(Dec 7, 2009 in
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Leading contractor service provider, Brookson, has strengthened its compliance offering by employing an in-house legal team for the first time.
(Dec 6, 2009 in
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Employment status experts, Bauer and Cottrell, have launched two new services aimed at helping contractor accountancy service providers with IR35 issues.
(Dec 1, 2009 in
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Contractor accountants, Danbro, made the final shortlist in three separate categories at this year's prestigious Accountancy Age Awards.
(Nov 27, 2009 in
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The Service Providers Association (SPA) has launched its code of conduct for umbrella companies and businesses providing support services to contractors.
(Nov 20, 2009 in
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Professional Passport has launched a comprehensive survey of contractors to help convey the concerns of those within the industry to key decision makers and Government departments.
(Oct 27, 2009 in
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Leading PAYE umbrella company, Parasol, has continued on its impressive growth path with a 65 place surge up the Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table
(Oct 21, 2009 in
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Bel Grant, a recent Contract Eye article contributor, has published a new guide on flexible working, which should appeal to contractors who use recruitment agencies.
(Oct 20, 2009 in
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CV Screen, a specialist IT recruitment agency has reported a sizeable 23% surge in demand for IT professionals during the third quarter of 2009.
(Oct 2, 2009 in
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A unique electronic ID validation service has been launched for IT contractors, providing a safeguard against identity theft when submitting sensitive documents to agencies.
(Oct 1, 2009 in
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SJD Accountancy has launched its own iPhone application which shows limited company contractors what their take home pay would be for a given hourly or daily rate.
(Sep 9, 2009 in
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The deadline for entries for the BCS and Computing UK IT Industry Awards has been extended until August 7th.
(Jul 15, 2009 in
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An intensive business law course to help recruitment agents become fully compliant with a wide range of legal issues will be run over the summer.
(Jul 6, 2009 in
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Contract workers are being urged to be careful when seeking advice from high street accountants, as a survey suggests that mainstream firms are often unaware of contractor-specific legislation and compliance issues.
(Jun 30, 2009 in
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Parasol, a leading PAYE umbrella company has unveiled a new portal for its employees.
(Mar 19, 2009 in
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SThree, one of the leading contract recruitment agencies announced good financial results for the last year, with a 20% increase in gross profits. The company had nearly 6,000 contractors on its books by year end.
(Feb 3, 2009 in
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Parasol, a leading contractor umbrella company provider, has seen a near 300% rise in operating profit over the past year and predicts further success in 2009.
(Jan 26, 2009 in
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One of the UK's leading umbrella companies, Parasol, has acquired one of the best-known contractor accountancy firms - Quay Accounting.
(Jan 5, 2009 in
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A leading contractor umbrella company provider has signed up to be the main club sponsor of Hull Kingston Rovers in 2009.
(Sep 25, 2008 in
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IT Contractor accountants, Danbro, have uploaded the latest in a new series of podcasts discussing the importance of using a compliant service provider.
(Sep 8, 2008 in
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A leading IT Contractor Group says it is still concerned about the recent administration of an employment management company, Prosperity4.
(Sep 12, 2007 in
Service Provider News
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Freelancer organisation, the Professional Contractors Group has appointed John Brazier as its new Managing Director.
(Sep 7, 2007 in
Service Provider News
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