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2018 technology trend predictions

Six areas that will majorly evolve; even dominate the IT landscape over the next year.

Contractor’s guide to contracting in Hong Kong

Low taxation and high standard of living make HK more than merely exotic.

Contractors’ Questions: Do I add VAT if invoicing a Canadian client?

Expert begins to try to solve queries about Quebec contracting. 

IR35 consultation ‘set for early in the new year’

But whether contractors will have more than just ‘little or no impact’ remains to be seen.

Hammond schedules Spring Statement 2018

March 13 is the next date for your diary, but ‘major new policy’ isn’t the intention.

White wins The Apprentice on IT security tip off

Contract IT recruiter goes from fired for misconduct to hired by Lord Sugar.

Contractors’ Questions: What if I’m still unpaid a year later?

‘The reputable won’t require you to fork out before they recover what you’re owed.’

So contractors, how’s your contingency planning coming along?

Hatch your very own ‘SRBP’ so, among other benefits, you too can shout ‘IBOMOA.’ 

Software vs spreadsheet: a contractor’s accounting conundrum

The three errors made with software, pitted against the three let-downs of spreadsheets.

So contractors, how’s your contingency planning coming along?

Hatch your very own ‘SRBP’ so, among other benefits, you too can shout ‘IBOMOA.’ 

‘Lazy’ IT admins told off over password security

Site operators urged to insist on six characters or more, or they’re ‘reckless, if not idle.

IR35: Financial risk and payment

Incurring risk and uncertainty around how you’re paid can help beat IR35.

Paying a spouse: what PSCs can and can’t do

Five areas that can throw you when putting your company’s money into your other half’s hands.

‘Disgraced’ contractor recruiter makes it through to BBC's The Apprentice final

But will Lord Sugar choose the ex-TEKSystems recruiter as his business partner?

Partnerships: a contractor’s overview

Not an IR35 bypass, but a very attractive route for profit-sharing with a spouse.

The LinkedIn posts to think twice about before uploading

Be a doer of deeds, not the detractor, when on a network designed to boost your career.

Negotiating a rate rise: five fundamentals

First-timers can’t afford to flinch when a potential premium is on offer.

IR35: Mutuality of obligation (MOO)

Where there’s mutual obligations, IR35 applies if two other factors are present.

Contractor’s guide to contracting in Ireland

Final instalment of a three-part series on Europe’s classic contracting nations.

Contractors, can Plan B ever become your Plan A?

IPSE’s Chris Bryce talks prototypes, back-ups and build-times with The Code Guy.

How the private sector could manage IR35 reform

Collaboration, determination and preparation are amongst the advice for private sector PSCs. 

Paying a spouse: what PSCs can and can’t do

Five areas that can throw you when putting your company’s money into your other half’s hands.

‘Disgraced’ contractor recruiter makes it through to BBC's The Apprentice final

But will Lord Sugar choose the ex-TEKSystems recruiter as his business partner?

Partnerships: a contractor’s overview

Not an IR35 bypass, but a very attractive route for profit-sharing with a spouse.

The LinkedIn posts to think twice about before uploading

Be a doer of deeds, not the detractor, when on a network designed to boost your career.

Negotiating a rate rise: five fundamentals

First-timers can’t afford to flinch when a potential premium is on offer.

IR35: Mutuality of obligation (MOO)

Where there’s mutual obligations, IR35 applies if two other factors are present.

Contractor’s guide to contracting in Ireland

Final instalment of a three-part series on Europe’s classic contracting nations.

Contractors, can Plan B ever become your Plan A?

IPSE’s Chris Bryce talks prototypes, back-ups and build-times with The Code Guy.

How the private sector could manage IR35 reform

Collaboration, determination and preparation are amongst the advice for private sector PSCs. 

BPSS Security Clearance – contractor overview

What BPSS is; why it’s necessary and how contractors should apply for it.

Contractors’ Questions: Can they change my service agreement end date?

What a mistaken email said will be trumped -- unfairly -- by what was initially agreed.

Partnerships: a contractor’s overview

Not an IR35 bypass, but a very attractive route for profit-sharing with a spouse.

The LinkedIn posts to think twice about before uploading

Be a doer of deeds, not the detractor, when on a network designed to boost your career.

Negotiating a rate rise: five fundamentals

First-timers can’t afford to flinch when a potential premium is on offer.

IR35: Mutuality of obligation (MOO)

Where there’s mutual obligations, IR35 applies if two other factors are present.

Contractor’s guide to contracting in Ireland

Final instalment of a three-part series on Europe’s classic contracting nations.

Contractors, can Plan B ever become your Plan A?

IPSE’s Chris Bryce talks prototypes, back-ups and build-times with The Code Guy.

How the private sector could manage IR35 reform

Collaboration, determination and preparation are amongst the advice for private sector PSCs. 

BPSS Security Clearance – contractor overview

What BPSS is; why it’s necessary and how contractors should apply for it.

Contractors’ Questions: Can they change my service agreement end date?

What a mistaken email said will be trumped -- unfairly -- by what was initially agreed.

What to do when your outside IR35 result isn’t accepted

How to respond as a public sector PSC, when your IR35 status gets rejected.

Contractor’s guide to DOTAS: part three

The final exploration of DOTAS, including where it’s heading in the future.

Contractor’s guide to DOTAS: part two

WTT Consulting continues to guide contractors through DOTAS, and sizes up its impact today.

Negotiating a rate rise: five fundamentals

Negotiating a rate rise: five fundamentals

Negotiating a rate rise: five fundamentals

cukAdmin Tue, 12/12/2017 - 14:03

First-timers can’t afford to flinch when a potential premium is on offer.

Negotiating a rate rise five fundamentals

IR35: Mutuality of obligation (MOO)

IR35: Mutuality of obligation (MOO)

IR35 - Mutuality of obligation (MOO)

cukAdmin Tue, 12/12/2017 - 10:44

Where there’s mutual obligations, IR35 applies if two other factors are present.

mutuality_of_obligation

Contractors, can Plan B ever become your Plan A?

Contractors, can Plan B ever become your Plan A?

Contractors, can Plan B ever become your Plan A?

cukAdmin Mon, 11/12/2017 - 10:29

IPSE’s Chris Bryce talks prototypes, back-ups and build-times with The Code Guy.

Contractors can Plan B ever become your Plan A

Contractor’s guide to contracting in Ireland

Contractor’s guide to contracting in Ireland

Contractor’s guide to contracting in Ireland

cukAdmin Mon, 11/12/2017 - 11:21

Final instalment of a three-part series on Europe’s classic contracting nations.

Contractors guide to contracting in Ireland

How the private sector could manage IR35 reform

How the private sector could manage IR35 reform

How the private sector could manage IR35 reform

cukAdmin Fri, 08/12/2017 - 11:08

Collaboration, determination and preparation are amongst the advice for private sector PSCs. 

How the private sector could manage IR35 reform