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How to give your IT contractor LinkedIn profile a boost

19th June 2025

...more. 8. Optimise for recruiter search strings Recruiters use Boolean logic to search LinkedIn: e.g. “DevOps” AND “AWS” AND “Kubernetes” AND “outside IR35”. Make sure these keywords appear in your...

8 legendary contractor recruitment agency tricks to be aware of

4th November 2024

...done their market research and they also assume that the person soon to become ‘their agent’ will be on their side and will do their best by them. The love...

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Contract rates: how much will you earn as an IT contractor

1st August 2025

...the uncertainty of short-term work and economic downturns, so these risks are offset by higher pay levels. Even if your gross pay doubles by contracting, your net take-home pay is...

How to find reliable umbrella company reviews

22nd February 2026

...after advertising. Good sources of online reviews You can find several umbrella company review sites with a simple search. However, it’s best not to take league tables at face value,...

Contractor vs freelancer – which one are you (and why It matters)?

18th June 2025

...the key traits of each type of worker in 2025. Contractor Contractors work on fixed-term contracts for end-clients (hence the term ‘contractor’). They are typically professional workers who possess technical...

Umbrella company margins – how much should you pay?

16th April 2025

...comparing options can get confusing. Fixed fees offer predictability for contractors, especially those on long-term or regular contracts. You’ll always know what you’re paying, regardless of your income. Percentage fee...

Umbrella companies and agency PSLs – how do they work?

31st January 2025

...umbrella companies. The FCSA audits most leading umbrella companies annually for tax compliance and to ensure deductions are made correctly from contractors’ pay. You can search the FCSA database to...

Choosing a limited company name for contractors (and how to change it later)

25th March 2026

...some time to research possible company names, as you may trade under it for many years. Your proposed company name must comply with a series of Companies House rules and,...

Critical illness insurance for IT contractors – what does it cover?

2nd October 2025

...you survive to the end of the policy term or decide to terminate the policy early. You should also make sure you can afford to meet the monthly payments for...

Balance Sheet vs P&L Account – simple guide for small companies

30th June 2025

...sheet provides a snapshot of what a business owes and owns in terms of assets and liabilities. It also includes details of shareholders’ equity and the amount currently invested by...