Contracting
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20 May 2021
Contracting is something of an umbrella term. Referring to a wide range of work available to self-employed freelancers and, of course, contractors. It includes pretty much […]
4 May 2021
Entrepreneurs relief can be a helpful tool for contractors. It can help reduce what they pay in tax in certain circumstances. To find out how entrepreneurs […]
14 April 2021
A common dilemma for contractors is deciding between working through an umbrella company or as a director of a limited company. Both contracting methods have their […]
21 January 2021
One of the toughest choices that contractors have to make is whether they should choose an hourly hire rate or a daily hire rate. Will it […]
18 January 2021
The work that contractors carry out can be categorised in several ways. One way of achieving this is to identify the differences between work in the […]