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Contracting vs permanent
Most it contractors start out as their permanent counterparts and, having notched up several years' worth of client contacts, training and expertise in their...
21/10/2011

Agency Workers Regulations – which contractors are affected?
The Agency Workers Regulations ("AWR") become legislation on 1 October 2011. The legislation will give...
21/10/2011

IR35: What are the implications for contractors?
IR35 is a piece of UK tax legislation, introduced in 2000, and designed to tackle "disguised employment". The legislation affects freelancers...
21/10/2011

Guide to Umbrella Companies
When starting out as a contractor or freelancer, the main two different ways of trading are setting up a...
21/10/2011

How to get started as an IT contractor
If you've decided your brain is wired to run your own business, then the next question is how to trade? For some, an umbrella company...
21/10/2011

Expenses guide for engineering contractors
Download your FREE PDF copy of our Contractor's Guide to Expenses here What expenses...
15/10/2009

Liability Insurance for Engineering Contractors
Protect your contracting business in 4 minutes! Quick Quote Important Information on Liability...
09/09/2009

How to increase take home pay as an engineering contractor
For the truth about Limited versus Umbrella pay, click through to this exclusive pageTake...
04/09/2009

Job Alerts
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24/07/2009

Limited Company vs PAYE Umbrella - 'The ultimate (quick) guide'
Before we begin, you may find our new page helpful in understanding the difference in take home pay:
01/05/2009

Civil Engineering Careers
Whatever area you choose, be it design, construction, research, planning, teaching or management, civil engineering offers you a wide range of career choices. And there's no limit to the personal satisfaction you will feel from...
21/01/2009