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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…
Category: First timers

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