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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

The 6 most popular reasons why so many employees go contracting. Is it for you?
Thinking of going contracting? Better pay and greater flexibility are just two of the benefits you could enjoy by making the leap. Find out more.
�ractors were permanent employees before they went contracting. But why did they leave? Why did they make the le� �idays it is rare for contractors to get part time contracts . Most contractors work the same amount as perman� �er. It is the most common reason for entering the contract market. But what about those permanent benefits?�
Category: Articles: First timers | Tue, 22 Nov 2016

Financial issues for first time contractors and how to solve them
Moving from permanent employment to a contracting career has immediate and long term financial issues to consider.
�Moving from permanent employment to a contracting career has immediate and long term financial issu� �method of outsourcing sales activities to secure contracts. Attempting to bypass agents and contract directl� �and long term financial issues to consider: What contract rate will ensure equivalent or more net earnings�
Category: Articles: First timers | Fri, 25 Nov 2016

How to negotiate the highest rate you can - never say your lowest rate. Read why.
Don't under sell yourself to agents! Read this guide to learn how to guarantee you negotiate yourself the best rate for any contract.
�n to learn, and an expensive one, but after a few contracts you will get better at it - especially if you rea� �agents use to try and beat the contractor down on contract rate in order to then maximise their own return.�
Category: Articles: First timers | Mon, 28 Nov 2016

Moving from employment to contracting? How to plan handing in your notice
If you’re ready to take the first step to independence and a greater income — that is, to become a contractor, you will need to handle giving notice to your employer properly.
�g. This can be a delicate step, as often employee contracts can involve long periods for termination. Your co� �ts can involve long periods for termination. Your contract could oblige you to put in a certain length of ti�
Category: Articles: First timers | Tue, 29 Nov 2016

6 classic barriers to starting contracting and how to beat them
Would-be contractors often believe that there are too many barriers to going contracting, but most can be overcome, or are simply contracting myths.
�Contracting is often seen by would-be contractors as having t� �. This is a contracting myth. There are plenty of contracts out there that need a contractor to help manage c� �on into contracting, then you will find that each contract adds to your skills and experience. You can also�
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 13 Apr 2017

Why contractors make more money than employees
Employees make less money than contractors. It’s that simple. Taxes and the inability to deduct expenses take a terrible toll on what employees earn. Contractors don’t have these burdens.
�this way, the reality is, that if you manage your contracting career and keep yourself in work, the rewards are�
Category: Articles: First timers | Mon, 21 Aug 2017

Contracting and security clearance: a guide for contractors
Why you need security clearance to work as a contractor on certain public sector projects.
�Contractors offered contracts in many government departments will find they are� �job related: A contractor would go to a specific contract role within a specific organisation and the devel�
Category: Articles: First timers | Mon, 28 Aug 2017

Effective contracting skills and experience keep contractors in well-paid contracts
“Contracting skills” are a combination of those commercial and business skills plus experience that are needed to secure regular, well-paid contracts.
�ost successful. By applying this mindset to their contracting, they’re likely to have a greater chance of secur� �chance of securing an ongoing stream of lucrative contracts. According to Contractor Calculator CEO Dave Chap� �ees, and contractors need to tailor the CV to the contract on offer so that their CV matches exactly what th�
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 31 Aug 2017

Contracting legislation: key laws affecting contractors
Make sure you don't fall into any legal traps and carry on contracting compliantly with our comprehensive list of laws and legislation to beware of!
�contractors. This is because the rules target the contract sector specifically, or contractors are affected�
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 07 Sept 2017