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The Office of National Statistics (ONS) have said they are pleased that the UK economy has grown more than first thought. The economy grew by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2010. That was the fastest rate of quarterly expansion … Continue reading
Contractors and freelancers should stay organised by keeping to-do lists and prioritising tasks according to Doreen Martel; an independent contractor herself who has many years experience working within the marketplace. Writing for Helium, Doreen observed that a careful approach to … Continue reading
Contractors working via their own limited company have been advised by the PCG to ensure they are not caught under the IR35 legislation and ensure all new contracts are reviewed by an IR35 expert. This warning has come as the … Continue reading
A recent survey by the PCG asked their members whether they thought Linked In was a vital tool for the modern freelancer; this made us think about how relevant social networking is to modern contractors. Linked In certainly appears to … Continue reading
Contractors working via their own limited company may be interested to know that HMRC recently lost their case against a couple who it claimed owed nearly £20,000 tax on four years’ dividends. HM Revenue and Customs took the Patmores to … Continue reading
National Freelancers Day, which is organised by the PCG are announcing preparations to celebrate the day on 23rd November, 2010. In its second year, the PCG wants National Freelancers Day to highlight the benefits of freelancing and the difference it … Continue reading
In a survey of small businesses in the UK, research found that nearly two-thirds of the small businesses questioned said they planned to increase their spending on IT this year. 38% said they were planning to increase their use of … Continue reading
When the UK economy fell into recession, contractors in the construction sector were one of the first to suffer and even now as the economy emerges from recession, a report has detailed that they are likely to continue to struggle … Continue reading
Over 2,000 commercial divers are needed to meet the demands of the European offshore wind sector, with 500 likely to be required mainly in the UK and Germany during the installation phase according to a report released this week from … Continue reading
The governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, has warned that the UK economy faces a “choppy recovery” over the next two years. His comments came as the Bank lowered its economic growth forecast and said inflation would stay … Continue reading
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