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Are contractors being exploited by agents
Some contractors think that agents continually exploit them whilst knowing nothing about the industry. We explain why this is not the case.
�y way to ensure success. We see this occur in the contract market time and time again when the best person f�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Wed, 18 Apr 2007

Contracting – taking holidays and time off
Aspects to consider regarding holidays and time off when contracting.
�Introduction When you are contracting you will want to take holidays. This article disc� �ractual issues The timing of holidays around your contracts Can Contractors Take Holidays? As a contractor, y� �you will be required to work every day during the contract period, unless the contract length is less than o�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Fri, 01 Jun 2007

The contracting seasons
Like the best farmers, the best contractors know when to sow and when to reap, and when to stay indoors.
�f the seasons and rhythms of the contract market. Contracting Seasons Spring – after winter, the market starts� �mber. Oct/Nov – another summer brings better paid contracts. Another very good time to be on the market. Dec� �w and when to reap, and when to stay indoors. The contract market has its own rhythms. A farmer knows when t�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Fri, 20 Jun 2008

Keeping your contracting skills updated
Contractors can keep their contracting skills updated by applying new techniques on existing contracts & increasing their value to potential clients.
�Contractors can keep their contracting skills updated by investing in training and apply� �pplying the new techniques they learn on existing contracts. This will increase a contractor’s ‘marketability� �d research, is to gain a new skill on an existing contract, usually by convincing an existing client to tria�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Mon, 30 May 2011

Money management for contractors
Money management is a key skill for successful limited company contractors. The basics are straightforward and easy to pick up.
�ge their money and still focus on the benefits of contracting, such as choosing to do the work they enjoy most,� �flow challenges, particularly if they are between contracts. Time off – holiday, sickness and periods between�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Fri, 23 Dec 2011

Ensuring you get paid when contracting
Contractors are small businesses so, unlike employees, are not guaranteed payment for their work and must adopt strategies to ensure they are paid.
�o adopt strategies that ensure they get paid when contracting. Before even starting a contract, contractors sho� �rate for work, contractors should turn down these contracts automatically – that’s one of the reasons that ag� �get paid when contracting. Before even starting a contract, contractors should perform a financial check on�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Mon, 26 Jan 2015

Timesheets, invoices and payments
When you are contracting you need to complete timesheets and raise invoices. This article explains the process.
�When you start your contracting you will need to complete timesheets and get them� �days being charged. Rate per hour/day (as per the contract). The total value of time charged. Expenses charg�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Thu, 15 Sept 2016

Contracting and jury service – the issues explained
A jury summons means that a contractor is legally required to attend court, which can be costly and time consuming, even with jury service insurance.
�could technically leave a contractor in breach of contract. Jury service expense insurance can alleviate som�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Mon, 02 Oct 2017

Recruiting and interviewing new team members - a guide
A simple guide to assist you when your client requests your help to interview new candidates.
�the best and offering them the job. Marketing the contract You need to think of recruitment as a marketing c�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Tue, 14 Nov 2017

Contractor to consultant: part III – 8 tips to make it happen
Do you want to be part of the team, or an agent of change? Read our guide to becoming an independent consultant.
�After years of contracting, you may find yourself more interested in working� �ess lined up. Many would-be consultants end their contracts, and then spend 6-12 months unemployed trying to�
Category: Articles: Contracting | Thu, 23 Nov 2017