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23rd September 2009
Groupe MAC/MPH Group, the umbrella company for subsidiaries Mortgage Alliance and Multi-Prêts Hypothèques, is the country’s premier independent mortgage originator with more than 1800 professional mortgage consultants across Canada.
The compan... Read >
Author: Rachel Paul21st September 2009
The Marc Ecko brand is one which derived from a young individual who wanted to combine his creative talent and passion for business. Starting out designing a range of limited edition t-shirts, the label gained popularity rapidly and fast became a hit in t... Read >
Author: David Allen17th September 2009
Restrictive Clauses
Just been reading through a few of your articles and something in this one caught my eye -- specifically, what you said about Restrictive Clauses in agency contracts.
I *almost* fell foul off this in October 2000, when Sun Micros... Read >
Author: Robert Basler11th September 2009
Free lancers, contractors and self employed workers can enjoy the benefit of working for themselves and being self employed. Nevertheless being a sole trader, in partnership with someone or being in a limited companies can have implications for your earni... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson11th September 2009
Did you know that an Umbrella Company only acts as an employer for contractors who are independent and work under a temporary contract that is availed through a special employment agency? Do you know what a LLC, PLC and a ULC really is?
Here is a brie... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson19th August 2009
As the media marketplace has become ever more fragmented, hundreds of traditional media jobs have been axed, yet with more opportunities than ever before for freelance journalists, an increasing number of writers are setting up on their own.
Newspapers... Read >
Author: Jenny Thaw24th July 2009
Since the introduction of the Managed Service Company (MSC) legislation in the budget 2007, the only way an independent contractor can comply with this legislation is to set up his or her own personal limited company or to use the services of a PAYE umbre... Read >
Author: vimto07th June 2009
Times are tough. Our economy seems to be hanging in there, but finances are certainly not as glorious as they were a decade ago! When every bit counts, it can be tough to see most of your income heading to the government.
It takes courage to be a contr... Read >
Author: Ben Curtis04th May 2009
Self-employed freelancers, contractors and temporary workers enjoy the freedom that comes with being self-employed, however, setting yourself up as a sole trader, partnership or as a limited company can have implications for your earning potential. Some f... Read >
Author: Ben Curtis17th April 2009
I’ve recently read some reviews claiming that the discount online fashion store Trendy-Files is being touted as Trendy-Files Scam. This is really irratating me and I feel really compelled to speak about it. I discovered Trendy-Files a while ago from a c... Read >
Author: chaoticconformity22nd March 2009
Non Compliant Umbrella Company
Specialist accountancy firm Danbro are urging contractors to wise up to the dangers of using non compliant umbrella companies.
In a recent survey of contractors who had switched to Danbro, after using another umbr... Read >
Author: Robert Basler10th March 2009
Self-employed freelancers, contractors and temporary workers enjoy the freedom that comes with being self-employed, however, setting yourself up as a sole trader, partnership or as a limited company can have implications for your earning potential. Some f... Read >
Author: Sam Rosenna01st March 2009
Parasol
Parasol, the leading employment services provider and one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses, has announced a massive 293 per cent rise in operating profit for 2008.
The company has also increased turnover from £249m to £319m represe... Read >
Author: Robert Basler24th February 2009
Perhaps you were tasked to be responsible for your boss’ annual picture-taking for that annual report, or perhaps your boss will represent your Maryland branch in the general meeting of your umbrella company. Either way, taking a picture of your boss is... Read >
Author: Cassandra Cruise23rd February 2009
Perhaps you were tasked to be responsible for your boss’ annual picture-taking for that annual report, or perhaps your boss will represent your Maryland branch in the general meeting of your umbrella company. Either way, taking a picture of your boss is... Read >
Author: Cassandra Cruise16th February 2009
The aim of the HMRC is to remove the tax advantages from contractors who are selling their services via partnerships, under umbrella or managed service companies. It is viewed that contractors are, in effect, full time employees and should be taxed accord... Read >
Author: Mary Ofili08th January 2009
Umbrella Companies
After the Pre Budget statement, the Treasury released this statement
5.104 Following the consultation Tax relief for travel expenses: temporary workers and overarching employment contracts, the Government have decided to leave the... Read >
Author: Robert Basler19th December 2008
Umbrella Companies
After the Pre Budget statement, the Treasury released this statement
5.104 Following the consultation Tax relief for travel expenses: temporary workers and overarching employment contracts, the Government has decided to leave the ... Read >
Author: Robert Basler10th November 2008
Growing Economy
According to the Bank of England the credit crunch is now over and the economy will continue to grow.
They reckon it will grow by 2% this year which is more than the 1.7% that the Chancellor surmised in the Budget.
IT budgets are ... Read >
Author: Robert Basler10th November 2008
Booming demand for IT Contractors
Growing Economy
According to the Bank of England the credit crunch is now over and the economy will continue to grow.
They reckon it will grow by 2% this year which is more than the 1.7% that the Chancellor sur... Read >
Author: Robert Basler03rd November 2008
Which Umbrella Company?
Since April, when the Chancellor put in place his new Managed Service Company legislation we have noticed an increase in the number of people who have been reading our Umbrella Company information.
For instance our Which Umbr... Read >
Author: Robert Basler03rd November 2008
Which Umbrella Company?
Since April, when the Chancellor put in place his new Managed Service Company legislation we have noticed an increase in the number of people who
have been reading our Umbrella Company information.
For instance our Which ... Read >
Author: Robert Basler31st October 2008
Having decided to proceed with becoming an IT contractor, you now need to do the following:
1.Secure a contract for your services with an agent or direct client
2.Consider the IR35 status of the contract
3.Decide on a payment structure – “one... Read >
Author: Robert Basler31st October 2008
Having decided to proceed with becoming an IT contractor, you now need to do the following:
1.Secure a contract for your services with an agent or direct client
2.Consider the IR35 status of the contract
3.Decide on a payment structure – “one... Read >
Author: Robert Basler27th October 2008
Umbrella Company
Contractors employed by umbrella companies and who are often paid more than staff in end user organisations should be excluded from proposals to give temporary workers the same rights as permanent workers, says giant group plc, the c... Read >
Author: Robert Basler27th October 2008
Umbrella Company
Contractors employed by umbrella companies and who are often paid more than staff in end user organisations should be excluded from proposals to
give temporary workers the same rights as permanent workers, says giant group plc, the... Read >
Author: Robert Basler27th October 2008
Up
According to leading agency, SThree, the IT Contracting market is holding up pretty well, whilst the permanent market is taking a bit of a dive.
So, it's still good news for IT Contractors in the UK.
They are talking about their latest quarter... Read >
Author: Robert Basler10th October 2008
If you plan to move to a new home or office all by yourself, make sure you are prepared for the stress that comes with the process of packing, loading, and unloading stuff. You don’t have to go through the tedious task of packing and moving out your stu... Read >
Author: Andrew Beene08th September 2008
Recent changes to legislation mean that contractors have been forced to review the way in which they operate. By using an umbrella company, freelance contractors can take advantage of the simplicity of being salaried employees without the hassle and legal... Read >
Author: Adrian Learer29th July 2008
Starting your own consulting business can be one of the most challenging but rewarding entrepreneurial endeavors an individual can embark on. If you have a great deal of expertise in your field and your skills are highly sought after, then you might have ... Read >
Author: Ben nedles26th July 2008
Working as an independent consultant provides a variety of challenges for even the most organized of individuals. Among these challenges is managing finances, especially in the area of reimbursable business expenses. When one works for a company, business... Read >
Author: RAJIV KUMAR SAINI 18th June 2008
Fox has long been known as a quality brand of promotional umbrellas – they provide effective promo tools at a cost-effective price. They have built a reputation as marketing leaders, and many business choose Fox printed umbrellas to promote their compan... Read >
Author: Tina Rinaudo04th April 2008
It is no longer enough for recruitment agencies to have a fully networked database of skilled candidates in order to satisfy company requirements in the UK, so it is encouraging to see a considerable proportion of organisations expressing an interest and ... Read >
Author: NES Group29th February 2008
Most of the time, promotional gifts are items that you give out in order to make sales and gain clients. However, don’t overlook the whole other spectrum of promotional products and promotional items available to you — those you can give to your emplo... Read >
Author: Gareth Parkin29th August 2007
Overview
As a Sole Trader or Contractor you will be faced with a choice of two methods of payment. You can either set up a Limited Company or employ the services of an Umbrella Company. If you have chosen to use an Umbrella Company this article will te... Read >
Author: Liz Wainwright
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