Search Results

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