Being a Contractor

New research from a leading contractor accountancy firm shows that IR35 remains a critical concern for contractors, alongside securing new contract work in a difficult jobs market. The latest Contractor…

We look at the steps you need to take before a new contract rate negotiation and at the extension renewal stage - with very useful advice from a recruiter.

We look at how contractor timesheets are recorded, how your recruitment agency is invoiced, and how the payment process works for both limited and umbrella company contractors.

The main aim of the Agency Workers Regulations is for temporary agency workers to be given the same basic working rights as other employees after 12 weeks.

During your contracting career, you may have the opportunity to work for a client directly, without the involvement of a recruitment agency. Here we look at the benefits of working direct, and address some of the pitfalls.

Most contractors work via recruitment agencies - they are a key part of the contracting lifecycle. In this article, we explore how the recruitment process works, and how to successfully work with agents.

From our experience of the contracting industry since 1998, we estimate that the total number of IT contractors is likely to be around the 100,000 mark.

An overview of the late payment legislation and some proactive steps you can take to maximise the chances of getting your invoices paid on time.

The interview is a crucial step in your quest for that next IT contract and every care should be made to ensure that you impress.

Some handy tips for contractors on how to deal with recruitment agents, and how to spot some of the classic tricks of the hiring game.