You will not maximise contract rates by smiling meekly and taking whatever the agent offers, but by negotiating for the best deal available.

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Contractors warned that sweet success does not depend on sugar-coated titles.

The key target areas for HMRC and how to avoid a visit from the taxman.

One contractor asks overseas tax experts, Global K, on tax liabilities whilst working overseas.

Practicality and law mean end clients prefer agents.

How can you rid yourself of agents and still be gainfully employed?

Legal experts, PRMS Ltd, look at how contractors can recover debt.

Study shows creative CVs are rife, but contractors are rarely brought to task.

Casually asking where you've been for interview might seem like a friendly enquiry, but...

"Agency didn't tell me that the client required a credit check" - John Antell responds as one contractor's offer is withdrawn due to a bad credit history.

Contractors have a right to control the price paid for their services.

Legal expert, John Antell, replies to a contractor 'ripped off' by an agent, who convinced him to accept a lower rate, and then took over 50%.