Contract renewals – Should you ask for a contract rate increase?
…the initial term comes to an end. If you have been doing a good job and have established yourself as a valuable member of the project team, you may be… Read more
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8 legendary recruitment agency tricks to be aware of
…contractors are there for the taking. They haven’t done their market research and they also assume that the person soon to become ‘their agent’ will be on their side and… Read more
How can you find umbrella company reviews?
…find several ‘umbrella company review’ sites with a simple Google search. We wouldn’t necessarily suggest that you interpret online umbrella company league tables too literally, as rankings appear to vary… Read more
How to find IT contract work – get the basics right
…agree to terms with the agent (or client, if contracting direct). These terms will include the duration of the contract, how many hours you are expected to work per day/week,… Read more
Guide to invoicing agencies + invoice template
…code, account name). Include your payment terms, e.g. payment must be made within 14, 30 days, etc. What Happens Next? Once the agency has received your timesheet and invoice, you… Read more
How to give your contractor LinkedIn profile a boost
…handy to keep up with the latest happenings, and also for you to provide tips or answer questions. Search optimisation To increase your chances of being found in future searches… Read more
5 ways to protect your contracting business assets
…stringing together 4 random words e.g. correcthosebatterystaple will produce a password that is easy to remember and virtually unbreakable). Encryption – Encrypt your data. Some editions of Windows such as… Read more
Shared Parental Leave and Pay – what do the changes mean for contractors?
…could be used to take on short term contracts (say, for two weeks) without breaking leave. It could also provide the flexibility to complete a short contract which may come… Read more
Professional indemnity insurance for contractors
…to retroactive and run-off PI cover here. How to get a PI insurance quote You can get a quote for business liability and PI insurance via our long-term partner, Qdos…. Read more
Guide to setting up a limited company
The limited company business structure is frequently used by professional contractors and many other small businesses. As the term would suggest, the financial liability of limited company directors is limited… Read more