Umbrella contractor pay levels up year on year
Despite everything, pay levels for umbrella contractors are actually up year on year, even if it seems impossible with the current market conditions.
Working from home worth a pay cut, contractors say
To hell with getting a pay raise - many Brits say they would rather just be able to work at home in peace and quiet, a new research study says.
Could marathon-running be good for contractors?
Want to become a more successful umbrella contractor? Maybe you should start running a few marathons!
Contractors need to be higher skilled than ever
The contracting landscape has changed over the years, with freelancers and umbrella company contractors now needing to be more skilled than ever.
FSB urges parties to support SMEs
There's a major election cycle upon us - and the Federation of Small Businesses is urging everyone to support small and medium-sized businesses.
Contractor vacancies remain flat in UK
With the EU referendum hanging in the balance, contractor vacancies have arranged flat in the UK with just a 1 per cent increase year on year.
24pc of SME employees want to be self-employed
When it comes to the number of traditional permanent employees working for SMEs in the UK, nearly 1 out of 4 wish they were self-employed.
Both men and women embracing self-employment
Working as a freelancer or an umbrella contractor is becoming increasingly popular with both men and women - and the trend is set to continue.
Contractor demand continues unabated
New reports from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) say that demand for freelancers and contractors in the UK is still high.
Mortgage restrictions ease for umbrella contractors
So here's some good news: self-employed Brits like umbrella contractors and freelancers are finding it easier than ever to secure a mortgage.
Many Welsh want to be self-employed, new research says
A new research study conducted on behalf of NatWest found that a sizable proportion of Welsh would love to delve into freelancing or contract work.
SMEs need experienced management
New research from the FSB says that small firms need experienced individuals in leadership roles - a clarion call for self-employed management types.
