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Sales closing: the theory and practices
Learning the basic sales closes will help you in your contract search process.
�elf to be manipulated in this fashion. Within the contracting world it is uncommon to come across it. If you do� �n to the client, he is happy for you to start the contract, and I've agreed with him that you will start on�
Category: Articles: Contractor Sales | Tue, 05 Jun 2018

Unemployment benefits and contractors don’t mix
Can contractors claim benefits when they are out of work? We explain the issues.
�sales and marketing skills so you can compete for contracts successfully and regularly, and so the prospect o� �, and may take advantage of escape clauses in the contract to throw you out. It is not uncommon for people i�
Category: Articles: Legal | Fri, 09 Feb 2007

Age discrimination and contractors
The Age Discrimination Act of October 2006 will not do much to help older contractors who cannot get work. Age discrimination is real in the contractor workplace, but there are some things you can do about it.
�is also a skill that can keep you connected with contracting offers. Knowing where the greatest demand is will�
Category: Articles: Legal | Mon, 05 Mar 2007

Can contractors legally work for a subsidiary?
Can you work for a subsidiary of a client when your agency says you cannot?
�Contractors often have contracts with agencies that include restrictions on workin� �go against a restrictive covenant clause in your contract. Interpreting the wording is everything, and only�
Category: Articles: Legal | Wed, 07 Mar 2007

Contractors should take care with verbal agreements
It’s fine to have a verbal agreement with your client or agent—these are valid contracts. Just take care in how you handle them.
�tor may well find that a client or agent seeks to contract for work with a verbal agreement. It may be that�
Category: Articles: Legal | Tue, 24 Apr 2007

Contractors need to protect intellectual property
A clause in your contract will probably give all the rights to intellectual property developed on the job to your client. But you can negotiate a better deal.
�ractors Can, Employees Can't ''In most employment contracts, all intellectual property developed by the emplo� �er,'' says David Royden, a lawyer specialising in contract law with Layton’s Solicitors in Manchester. ''The�
Category: Articles: Legal | Mon, 30 Apr 2007

Contractors who subcontract must comply with HMRC employment intermediary obligations
Contractors who subcontract are classed as employment intermediaries and must follow HMRC guidelines to ensure subcontractors pay the right tax.
�hat this means is, should the worker who has been contracted to complete the work be found to have not paid th� �ied: Personal service is a requirement There is a contract between the client and intermediary, or main cont�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Mon, 12 Oct 2015

What tax code should I be on? How UK tax codes work
UK tax codes tell contractors how much tax they are paying. Limited company contractors control their tax code but it is set for umbrella contractors.
�ly, when a contractor leaves their last job to go contracting they will be given a P45 by their former employer�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Tue, 10 Mar 2015

Onshore Employment Intermediaries reporting rules: contractor obligations
Contractors must supply personal data to agencies for the Onshore Employment Intermediaries reporting rules: those that subcontract are also caught.
�s say that one person limited company contractors contracting direct with the client don’t have to submit repor� �ed in the return of the intermediary that has the contract with the end client.” Furthermore: “If a personal�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Thu, 16 Apr 2015

Marginal tax rates explained - how much tax you pay
You pay very different marginal tax rates depending on your earnings and business/personal circumstances.
�However, if the spouse has their own income from contracting or other sources, they may also fall into the sam�
Category: Articles: Tax Issues | Wed, 15 Sept 2021