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Timesheets, invoices and payments
When you are contracting you need to complete timesheets and raise invoices. This article explains the process.
…When you start your contracting you will need to complete timesheets and get them… …days being charged. Rate per hour/day (as per the contract). The total value of time charged. Expenses charg…
Category: Articles: Contracting | Thu, 15 Sept 2016

Contracting and jury service – the issues explained
A jury summons means that a contractor is legally required to attend court, which can be costly and time consuming, even with jury service insurance.
…could technically leave a contractor in breach of contract. Jury service expense insurance can alleviate som…
Category: Articles: Contracting | Mon, 02 Oct 2017

Recruiting and interviewing new team members - a guide
A simple guide to assist you when your client requests your help to interview new candidates.
…the best and offering them the job. Marketing the contract You need to think of recruitment as a marketing c…
Category: Articles: Contracting | Tue, 14 Nov 2017

Contractor to consultant: part III – 8 tips to make it happen
Do you want to be part of the team, or an agent of change? Read our guide to becoming an independent consultant.
…After years of contracting, you may find yourself more interested in working… …ess lined up. Many would-be consultants end their contracts, and then spend 6-12 months unemployed trying to…
Category: Articles: Contracting | Thu, 23 Nov 2017

Advice on going back to permanent work from contracting
This guide discusses the factors when deciding whether to go back to permanent employment.
…o permanent work include: Reasons for moving from contracting back to permanent Tired The highest paid contract… …that can find themselves continually in well paid contracts. Security can become an issue for those contracto… …urning out the same type of work when moving from contract to contract. Shortly after getting the job it is…
Category: Articles: Contracting | Tue, 28 Nov 2017

10 Tips for long term successful contracting
There’s more to a successful contract than getting your timesheets signed. 10 Tips for success.
…Here are our top 10 tips for long term successful contracting: 1. Deliver. Deliver. Deliver - the "Three D's" Y… …well as getting paid, you should aim to end your contracts in a stronger position than when you started them… …There’s more to a successful contract than getting your timesheets signed. If you’re in…
Category: Articles: Contracting | Thu, 04 Jan 2018

Contractor to consultant: part I – comparing contracting and consulting
Do you want to be part of the team, or an agent of change? Read our three part guide to becoming an independent consultant.
…Rather than contracting and being involved in the day to day doing of the…
Category: Articles: Contracting | Fri, 05 Jan 2018

Contractor to consultant: part II – the consulting approach
Do you want to be part of the team, or an agent of change? Read our guide to becoming an independent consultant.
…After contracting for a while and being involved in delivering serv… …can’t do any work for client X while you’re under contract to client Y. Contractors are effectively serial m…
Category: Articles: Contracting | Tue, 09 Jan 2018

What is the joint employment model for engaging contractors?
Joint employment is a model available to agencies and hirers but shouldn’t be considered a quick fix for compliance challenges posed by Off-Payroll.
…status will be reflected through their employment contract which will specify both employers. Though this en…
Category: Articles: Contractor umbrellas companies | Tue, 29 Sept 2020

Conduct of employment regulations: a guide to opting in or out
Most contractors don’t need the protection provided by the Conduct of Employment Regulations and when asked by their agency, can choose to opt out.
…own right should treat any agency agreements and contracts as business deals and ensure that they negotiate… …Contractors starting their first contract, or starting a new contract with a brand new agen…
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 08 Mar 2018