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Being "in business on your own account" is key for contractors to stay outside IR35
If you are able to show you are in business on your own account you are on your way to staying outside. The objective is to prove you are not 'part and parcel'.
�usiness. Concurrent clients By the very nature of contracting it is frequently not possible to run concurrent c� �ompare percentages from other sources against the contract under review. For example, if the contractor work�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Wed, 26 Jan 2022

IR35 and contractual paperwork: How important is it really?
Is your contract worth the paper it’s written on when it comes to an IR35 investigation? Yes is the answer. Find out why.
�al precedent, enabling future judges to set aside contracts in favour of the reality. The judge in this case� �, penalties, and IR35 defence costs. Your written contract is king - and takes precedence over your working�
Category: Articles: IR35 | Thu, 20 Apr 2023

How to negotiate your initial rate with agencies to maximise your contractor earnings
Tips on how to maximise your rate when securing an initial contract.
�ents is all part of the learning process of going contracting.� �t revenue means two things: Avoiding gaps between contracts. Charging the highest rate you can. Using agents� �Maximising your contract revenue means two things: Avoiding gaps between c�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 10 Jan 2007

Advantages of using agents to secure contracts
Explains the advantages of using agents to find contract positions.
�r money and a very cost effective way of securing contracts and maximising annual revenues. There are two way� �s of doing your own sales Unless you can secure a contract quickly, perhaps via networking, it could be more�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 17 Jan 2007

Should contractors use agents to find contracts?
Examines the financial issues and practicalities when deciding whether to use agents to find contracts or go it alone.
�much higher rate (if any) simply because you are contracting directly. Let’s assume a current contract with th� �hing like ‘I think I can get you more than that.’ Contracts which have no fixed margin agreement provide an o� �ns when trying to find work: Use agencies. Find a contract yourself. This article examines the financial con�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Fri, 20 Apr 2007

How contractors should prepare for financial services screening
It's important to understand the process of financial services screening as it is becoming impossible to work in the sector without it.
�achieve. Doing short-term assignments is part of contracting, and if you keep all the paperwork from all your� �work in financial services, so even a three-month contract with one bank will be followed by a new police ch�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Thu, 06 Sept 2007

Contractors have common problems with agencies
There are a series of recurring complaints that contractors have with agencies. Contractors should be aware of them.
�conditions. Have Your Say... When I first started contracting 8 years ago I fell for every trick in the book. M� �ck to the client unless they say so (it's in your contract as a restrictive covenant ) and so you have to ta�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Tue, 23 Oct 2007

Applying for a contract via email
So, you've seen a job you like and are going to apply via email. Read about an effective structure for email applications.
�T Framework, ASP.NET, C#.NET OOAD, UML, Design By Contract, Design Patterns Extreme Programming(XP), trainin�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Fri, 14 Dec 2007

Contractors can win public sector contracts
The Public Contracts Regulations 2006 came into effect this year, and they make it much easier for contractors to win tenders from government agencies and organisations.
�llow closely the rules set down by the particular contracting process that is being used. There are five basic� �ay only have a small family business, you can win contracts from government agencies and organisations. The p� �ave a much better chance of winning public sector contract offers. The Public Contracts Regulations law of 2�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 19 Dec 2007

How contractors should handle client references
You don't have a legal right to a reference be it from the agency or the end-client. But if you are denied a reference, you could sue for liable as that's tantamount to saying you didn't do a good job.
�When you leave a contract, getting a reference can be a problem. The end-cl�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Tue, 12 Feb 2008