Should sole traders be exempt from certain legislation?
The British Chamber of Commerce recently called on the coalition to encourage sole traders to grow by making them exempt from certain legislation.
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Can umbrella company contractors help organisations meet targets?
New research from the Hay Group shows that employees are too stretched to meet their business targets. 46% of employers admitted their staff already have too much on their plates even though CEOs have set ambitious growth targets for this year.
Contractors could be in line for tax rebates
Millions of taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors, could be in line for a tax refund after HMRC reconciles its books.
Young British workers are feeling highly stressed
Contractors are unlikely to be surprised to hear that British employees in the 18 to 29 age group are suffering from high levels of workplace stress and they believe they are been forced to bear the brunt of the credit crisis recovery.
Should female umbrella company contractors utilise social networking more?
It would appear that UK men are more savvy than their female counterparts when it comes to professional networking.
Entrepreneurs need more organisational skills
According to Andrum Consulting, most entrepreneurs lack the organisational skills necessary to launch their ideas successfully.
Time is running out to prepare for the Bribery Act
SMEs must beware the Bribery Act, according to a congress that took place in Brighton earlier this month.
UK umbrella company contractors unhappy with personal taxation
The Times newspaper recently asked readers to rank the UK against five key competitors for tax, business friendliness, infrastructure, skills and workforce.
Do you have an incompetent boss?
Are umbrella contractors frustrated by unqualified bosses? If so they are not alone. Recent research from the CMI suggests that incompetent bosses, with misplaced confidence, are stressing out the UK workforce.
Time is running out for umbrella company contractors to renew tax credits
HMRC has issued a reminder to tax credit claimants that they only have until July 31st to renew their claims and it suggests that recipients take action as soon as their renewal pack arrives.
Is Big Brother watching over your trading activities?
Umbrella company contractors may want to ensure that they are not living beyond their declared means after HMRC announces it is going to get tough on tax evaders.
Public sector strike action could affect umbrella company contractors
Freelancers, contractors and small business owners may want to make preparations so that they are not affected by public sector strikes.
Are contractors finding less opportunities?
The latest Reed Job Index shows that UK job opportunities slipped back for the second consecutive month in May.
Are umbrella company contractors benefiting from the immigration cap?
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to hear that although the UK government is attempting to clamp down on immigration, the numbers keep rising.
Do umbrella company contractors produce badly written CVs?
A recent study into the standard of British CVs has highlighted just how common spelling and grammar errors are.
What does the future hold for public sector employees?
Hays, the international recruiter, has said that 45% of those working in the public sector are either facing redundancy or looking for alternative employment.