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Four big clues on when providers shouldn’t be touched with a bargepole.

A new agreement ‘because of IR35’ says the right thing on mutuality, and hours, but gets it wrong on exclusivity.

What end-clients can pose to contractors to help separate the wheat from the chaff.

CVL or MVL? That’s the question for director-led liquidations. Either way, ensure your IP is licensed.

Revealed: how non-permanent specialists have the edge over their full-time staff counterparts.

Listed: the advantages and disadvantages of taking on contractors.

There is more than one option when shutting, and the worst will cost you far more than the best.

What contractors signing up with an umbrella company need to do, ask and check.

An overview of the four fundamental rights that umbrella company employees are guaranteed in law.

You’ll get more out of brollies and agencies if you know what they’re about, and how they differ from each other.

The options are many and complex, and choosing the right strategy can make a huge difference to you and your financial future.

A limited company boss ‘looking for fairness’ from judge Fairpo just got a £31,000 bill in reply. Plenty of other PSCs risk being disappointed too.

What to do, ask, look at --- and who to call, if your contractor limited company is in arrears.

Admin, insurance, records and even peace of mind. Just some of the reasons staffing firms tie-up with brollies.

Overview of the two-year rule for a contractor hoping that he’s not caught.