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What is a partnership?
A partnership is formed when two or more individuals decide to go into business together and want to keep their business administration to a minimum.
�at their roles in the business are, who can agree contracts and how, the leaving procedure for partners who w�
Category: Articles: First timers | Tue, 20 Jan 2015

Contractor guide to using specialist job boards
Contractor specialist job boards offer additional benefits, including networking opportunities and resources, says Mark Cherry of GoToJobBoard.
�contractors can increase their chances of finding contracts by using other tools. Many job boards have begun� �nning to gain more traction and interest from the contract sector, particularly in areas such as IT and fina�
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 07 Apr 2016

Moving from permanent to contracting - case study 1
A first time contractor shares their experience of how they made the leap from permanent employment to contracting.
�a small niche software house. The decision to go contracting wasn’t easy. After 10 years, the job was so comfo� �he obvious solution. [Ed. See Can I Get Part Time Contracts? and Common Reasons Why Permanent Employees Go Co� �mentored during the transition from Permanent to Contract.] I was an associate director at a small niche so�
Category: Articles: First timers | Mon, 17 Oct 2016

7 common questions answered when considering the move to contracting
Find out answers to the most common questions people ask when considering contracting. Learn the hurdles and get started!
�for it then you could read the steps to becoming contracting in another guide: See steps to become a contracto� �mal hours on a contract and take time off between contracts. And you might have flexible working hours, with� �ility? It is very unlikely you will find flexible contract working, in terms of a few days a week or short d�
Category: Articles: First timers | Wed, 19 Oct 2016

7 reasons why you might think you cannot go contracting - and why you are wrong!
Worried about making the leap from permanent employment? We put your fears to rest by debunking some of the most common concerns.
�urrently a permanent employee and are considering contracting, you might be put off making the leap due to unsu� �vided you take a professional approach to finding contracts you will avoid gaps between contracts and make co� �firms will want you to help them on a short term contract basis. In this guide we dispel some of the myths�
Category: Articles: First timers | Wed, 09 Nov 2016

Decide between an hourly or daily contract rate and maximise your earnings
There are pros and cons for both hourly and daily rates. Find out what they are here, and choose the one to maximise your earnings.
�When you decide to go contracting and start looking for work you will be asked by r� �recruitment agents and hiring firms "what is your contract rate?" Depending on your industry and how much yo�
Category: Articles: First timers | Fri, 11 Nov 2016

Want to go contracting and earn more money? Follow these 6 easy steps to get started
Guarantee yourself more flexibility, more varied work and better rates of pay. Find out how to do it in six simple steps, here.
�The contracting sector is evolving as more professionals realise� �es come and go pretty fast. The large majority of contracts will require you to interview immediately or with� �chosen field of expertise, so securing your first contract shouldn’t take too long. Similarly, the nature of�
Category: Articles: First timers | Tue, 15 Nov 2016

How to get hired by private firms and public sector organisations
Flexibility and cost-effectiveness are just two of the reasons why private and public sector firms want to hire you. Find out more here.
�One area for improvement for many newbies to the contracting arena is sales skills. As a contractor you have t� �d’ and ‘fired’ at will (within the terms of their contracts) and have no employment rights, because they are�
Category: Articles: First timers | Wed, 16 Nov 2016

10 tips for UK contracting - the ultimate first time contractor guide
Tips and advice for permanent employees considering contracting in the UK.
�he prospect of leaving permanent employment to go contracting in the UK can be quite daunting. But don't worry,� �o go contracting? ”. The answer is yes, there are contracts for everyone of every skill level. Not all contra� �e contracts. You will need to learn how to find a contract and get very good at it. 4. Learn some sales tech�
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 17 Nov 2016

How to work out what contract rate to charge and maximise your income
Going contracting and don't know what rate to charge? Follow this advice and you will be sure to maximise your earnings.
�When you go from being a permanent employee to contracting for the first time you need to know what rate to� �to work longer hours for that money. Applying for contracts using agencies When you speak to agents it will n� �ur skills could lesson your chances of securing a contract, and more often than not could end up with you li�
Category: Articles: First timers | Fri, 18 Nov 2016