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What can be done to keep scammers and fraudsters at bay? Here’s a starter for ten.

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2nd May, 2023 | Guide To Agencies

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Simon Duff
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No hard and fast rules doesn’t mean there isn’t a formula to reveal the amount you’ll need for illness and downtime.

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26th April, 2023 | Money

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Graham Jenner
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Refresher for UK nationals who want to work in warmer climes, with or without a contract offer.

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25th April, 2023 | Contracting Overseas

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Kevin Austin
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How to check your personal service bar is fine-tuned enough to be effective.

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25th April, 2023 | IR35 Further Reading

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David Harmer
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‘My CV is awesome.’ And other statements you tell yourself that prove it’s time to reach out.

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24th April, 2023 | CV Guides

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Matt Craven
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How to go about working in Britain as a contractor if you’re a citizen of the EU or beyond.

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20th April, 2023 | Contracting Overseas

Author
Kevin Austin
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With the new tax year underway, here’s how to run your PSC in the least taxing way possible.

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20th April, 2023 | Limited Companies

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Joanne Thorne
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Top tips for a contractor returnee wondering if £999 is a bit steep for a CV refresh.

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19th April, 2023 | CV Guides

Author
Matt Craven
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Practical and contractual tips to stop Mutuality creeping in.

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14th April, 2023 | IR35 Further Reading

Author
David Harmer
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How just £6,000 as their new Capital Gains Tax annual exemption will kick already limping limited company directors.

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13th April, 2023 | Limited Companies

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Gareth Wilcox
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Two different types of worker must both take a similarly measured approach for the same reason: HMRC.

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12th April, 2023 | Contracting Overseas

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Laurence Hodgens
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Even once you close your PSC, the tax office has up to 12 months from your final tax return to launch a probe.

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11th April, 2023 | IR35 Further Reading

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Nigel Nordone
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It’s too early to say if employers like limited companies, or employees like umbrella staff, will benefit from the chancellor’s small-ish move on BiKs.

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6th April, 2023 | Successful Contracting

Author
Chris Bryce
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What a self-billing arrangement is, looks like; saves, and requires of you and your contractor recruitment agency.

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5th April, 2023 | Money

Author
Graham Jenner
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HMRC loses to the Match of the Day host, saving him millions but beats the This Morning host, netting it hundreds of thousands. Here's the reality of the two cases for PSCs.

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4th April, 2023 | IR35 Case Analysis

Author
Kate Cottrell