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Trading history for the self-employed is a home ownership barrier that contractors can easily overcome – IFA.

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17th October, 2011 | Money

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helen
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Accounting aid for an IT contractor unsure about what he’ll get taxed on.

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14th October, 2011 | Limited Companies

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helen
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Legal aid for when third-party goods that contractors supply aren’t up to scratch.

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13th October, 2011 | Successful Contracting

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helen
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Jumping the first hurdle to ensure your CV Is read.

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12th October, 2011 | CV Guides

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helen
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In an ideal world, a contractor’s skills would be the only thing they were judged on. The harsh reality is that how you look is just as important as your CV.

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11th October, 2011 | Successful Contracting

Author
helen
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Compulsory and voluntary VAT deregistration: an expert replies on what you need to do if your income drops or you break from trading.

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6th October, 2011 | VAT

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helen
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Sole trader or Ltd? There are hard and fast rules when declaring to HMRC.

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5th October, 2011 | Money

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helen
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Clients have fresh motivation - £10,000 a head – to ensure their temps are not AWR or IR35-caught.

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30th September, 2011 | Agency Workers Regulations

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helen
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Your potential benefits and entitlements as a temporary worker using an agency from October 1st.

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30th September, 2011 | Agency Workers Regulations

Author
helen
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Daily updating isn’t necessary if it’s the same road and role every day.

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29th September, 2011 | Expenses

Author
helen
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Cost concerns remain about when Saturday comes, as ‘equal treatment’ applies from day one.

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28th September, 2011 | Agency Workers Regulations

Author
helen
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What to look for in a world where anyone can call themselves an accountant.

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28th September, 2011 | Limited Companies

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helen
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Ex-taxman on what’s best for a cost-conscious contractor looking at Plan B.

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27th September, 2011 | Expenses

Author
helen
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Expert aid for when IT services suppliers are left out-of-pocket.

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26th September, 2011 | Money

Author
helen
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Legal aid for an IT contractor hoping the restrictive covenants died with the agency.

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22nd September, 2011 | Guide to Contracts

Author
helen