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Take-home pay for contractors could be cut by an average of £10,000.

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8th August, 2007 | MSC Main

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cukAdmin
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The Special Commissioners 'have put wishful thinking before the evidence.'

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24th July, 2007 | IR35 Case Analysis

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cukAdmin
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Experts demystify HMRC's foggy guide to 'ambiguous' MSC laws.

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18th July, 2007 | MSC Main

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cukAdmin
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In this two-part article, the IT Coach explores the drives that apparently get us out of bed in the morning.

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10th April, 2007 | Jobs Guides

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cukAdmin
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The IT Coach looks at how to make contracting more enjoyable.

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9th April, 2007 | Jobs Guides

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cukAdmin
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An IT contractor's guide to asking for premiums.

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5th April, 2007 | Guide To Agencies

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cukAdmin
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An article on Lawspeed's understanding of the proposed legislation, following their meeting with the Treasury in January.

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28th February, 2007 | MSC Main

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cukAdmin
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A recent update to the Companies Act means contractors should display regulatory information on communications.

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23rd February, 2007 | Limited Companies

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cukAdmin
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A potential tax liability is here, amid fears for the 'whole contracting market.'

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14th February, 2007 | MSC Main

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cukAdmin
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Considering the better money and flexible lifestyle it's a surprise more permies aren't turning to contracting. But there's a good reason why they stay where they are.

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6th December, 2006 | Successful Contracting

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cukAdmin
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Making the most of opportunity requires guts, risk and hard work. Do you have what it takes?

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15th November, 2006 | Successful Contracting

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cukAdmin
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Beyond the financial rewards, we explore what motivates a freelance to do their utmost for a client.

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8th November, 2006 | Successful Contracting

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cukAdmin
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The insult 'money grabbing blaggers' has been said of them, but there is honour among contractors.

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25th October, 2006 | Successful Contracting

Author
cukAdmin
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Roger Sinclair offers advice to an IT contractor denied an extension to their contract at the last minute.

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17th October, 2006 | Jobs Guides

Author
cukAdmin
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In a post-Muscat world, long-term IT contractors face greater risk from IR35.

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9th October, 2006 | IR35 Case Analysis

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cukAdmin