Monthly Archives: March 2010

IT Professionals Overlook Contracting

An article by Computerworld highlighted that whilst many IT professionals are still looking for work, many have overlooked IT contracting. It can be a solid alternative to permanent positions. Computerworld comments that contract positions will be among the first to … Continue reading

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Tough Times For Contractors In The Rail Industry

There have been two events this week that are likely to affect a number of contractors working within the rail industry. First to be reported was Alstom and the arrest of three of their directors. Alstom is an engineering firm, … Continue reading

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Contractors, Are You Saving For Your Retirement?

It has been reported today that the self employed, including contractors working through an umbrella company or their own limited company, are not saving adequately for retirement. They risk being poor in their old age because they save less than … Continue reading

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How The Budget Could Affect The Contractor

With this year’s budget set to take place on Wednesday 24th March, those within the contractor marketplace are forecasting what Alistair Darling will set out in the budget that will affect contractors working through umbrella companies and also their own … Continue reading

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VAT Payments By Cheque To Change On April 1st

Contractors working through their own limited company should be aware that from April 1st, 2010 all cheque payments for VAT, sent to HMRC by post will be treated as being received by HM Revenue and Customs on the date when … Continue reading

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Women In The Contractor Marketplace.

There are many benefits to contracting, one of which being the flexibility to choose what projects you take on and how many hours you work. Recruiter today revealed that a poll concluded that women interview better but barriers to the … Continue reading

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Contractor Rates Slide by 8%

It has been widely reported recently  that demand for freelancers, contractors and consultants is on the increase but coupled with this increase in demand, there has also been a fall in the contract rate. A survey by Skillfair has revealed … Continue reading

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REC Offers AWD Support To Agencies and Clients

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) have announced that they will be offering a series of practical workshops and tools to support and assist agencies and clients in preparation for the Agency Workers Directive, (AWD). As well as working with … Continue reading

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Scammers Continue To Target Contractors

It has been brought to Independent Contractor Services’ attention that there is yet another phishing email in circulation targeting thousands of people, including contractors, stating they are due a tax refund from HM Revenue and Customs. HMRC would, once again, … Continue reading

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Is An IT Contractors Rate Beginning To Stabilise?

2009 was a tough year for the UK economy and even more so with contractors across many industries. Contractors in IT seemed to be one of the hardest hit with contracts being terminated early as well as their daily or … Continue reading

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