We look at how to secure the best rates when you start or renew an assignment, and how to negotiate successfully.
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Once you have been in a contract for a while, you may be offered a IT contract extension. How to tell if this is a good time to negotiate a contract rate increase. Read more
Negotiating your contract rate is a vital stage in your life as an IT contractor. In this guide, we look at the main factors which determine your bargaining power at any given time. Read more
How to work out what hourly contract rate you need to achieve in order to secure your target annual gross income. Read more
The main factors which will affect the rates you can command as an IT contractor. From skills and experience, to economic conditions, agency commissions, and your company structure. Read more
The ability to successfully negotiate your contract rate with clients and agents will serve you well in your career as a contractor. Here are some things to bear in mind when working out how much to charge for your skills. Read more
How to determine what contract rate you can realise for your skills, how much more you can earn than an ’employee’, and where can you find average rate information on the web? Read more