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Negotiating a contract
First timers
�anding how to deal with agents will maximise your contracting career. Some contractors think that agents contin� �ow to maximise your rate when securing an initial contract. Don't under sell yourself to agents! Read this g�
Category: First timers

Preparation
First timers
�ice before applying for contract positions. Going contracting and don't know what rate to charge? Follow this a� �need to hand in their notice before applying for contract positions. Going contracting and don't know what�
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Real life experiences
First timers
�w they made the leap from permanent employment to contracting. A first timer contractor tells their story of ho� �es and hurdles overcome on the way to their first contract. We interview a first time contractor in Project�
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Setting up your finances
First timers
�on and decide which one is best for starting your contracting career. We describe in detail what expenses are a� �s permanent employees. Don't be late and lose the contract. Make sure you set your company up or join an umb�
Category: First timers

Back to Permanent Work After Contracting
Contracting
�permanent position at the company where they are contracting. How to make a limited company dormant and the re�
Category: Contracting

Contract Renewals
Contracting
�y process and pressure points can strengthen your contracting negotiation position.� �d clients to ensure that they don't get too short contracts or too short renewals. When your first contract� �A contractor asks advice about renewing a contract 2 months early with no rate rise. Factors to cons�
Category: Contracting

Salary and Dividends
Limited Companies
�re. Splitting dividends with a spouse to maximise contracting income used to be the norm, but the Arctic System�
Category: Limited Companies

Setting up your company
Limited Companies
�business, including contractor limited companies. Contracting via a limited company is straightforward, as long�
Category: Limited Companies

Taxation and VAT
Limited Companies
�s, taking long breaks is part of their reason for contracting, but James Abbott warns there can be pitfalls. Fo�
Category: Limited Companies

Accommodation
Expenses
�If a contract obliges you to relocate, you need to account for�
Category: Expenses