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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

Advantages and disadvantages of contracting
Contracting offers skilled knowledge workers much more than the opportunity to substantially increase their earnings, although pay’s a major factor.
…Contracting can deliver skilled knowledge workers a huge rang… …ours and locations Holidays: When you are between contracts, you can choose to take as much or as little time… …you want more money, you can choose a better paid contract) Improved work/life balance: It is amazing how mu…
Category: Articles: First timers | Thu, 12 Oct 2017

Contractors rarely operate as sole traders
Contractors wanting to work as a sole trader will find agencies and clients won’t work with them. Here's why and the solution.
…d under PAYE schemes. In addition to all of this, contracting as a sole trader, even if it could be done, would… …qualified director for example – could still find contracts via an agency by joining an umbrella company or g… …. A sole trader contractor might attempt to win a contract with the client, but the client’s agreement with…
Category: Articles: First timers | Wed, 19 Sept 2018

IR35 taxes uncollectable if contractors’ company has no money
Contractors falling foul and whose company has no cash to pay any tax due to HMRC are safe from personal liability.
…will exercise reasonable due diligence with their contracts and take professional advice about whether IR35 a… …at IR35 due diligence was completed for each past contract, then contractors in this situation should not be…
Category: Articles: IR35 | Mon, 04 Jan 2021