SMEs have excellent opportunities for umbrella company contractors
Umbrella company contractors are more likely to find opportunities with small businesses, according to the results of a recent survey.
Are British banks telling the full story about SME lending?
The UK’s banks claim they are will meet their Project Merlin lending targets for this year but small businesses, including some umbrella companies, are disputing the claim saying it is becoming harder and costing more to get a loan.
FPB wants to Get Britain Trading in 2012
The eyes of the world will be on the UK this year and umbrella company contractors have a role to play in promoting the contribution small businesses make to the country’s economy.
Changes to employment law could lead to hire and fire culture
There are concerns that small businesses will adopt a ‘hire and fire’ culture if proposed reforms to employment laws go ahead.
Umbrella company contractors with international skills could be in demand
Umbrella company contractors with international skills could find themselves in demand after Vince Cable said people with such skills were in short supply.
Are scrooge employers alienating their staff this Christmas?
The Forum of Private Business is warning companies that they could alienate their workers, including umbrella contractors, if they scrap this year’s office Christmas party.
Well over 50% of UK firms do not know about Project Merlin
Despite all the publicity surrounding Project Merlin, umbrella company contractors might be surprised to learn that a large proportion of businesses in the UK are unaware of its existence.
Are SMEs relying more and more on umbrella company contractors?
A new survey by international office space supplier, Regus, suggests that the UK’s SMEs are turning to contractors to help them through the uncertain economic times.
Small businesses need to up their level of customer service
Contractors may have noticed that the customer service they receive from small businesses is not always as good as they would expect it to be.
Limited company contractors get tough on debtors
Private sector suppliers, including limited company contractors, are focusing increasingly on their cashflow and threatening clients with legal action if they do not settle their invoices in a timely manner.
Are umbrella company contractors an ethical bunch?
Contractors might be interested to learn the UK workers do not have quite such a strong sense of work ethics as some of their global counterparts.
Contractors are doing well despite the slow growing economy
Despite the slow growth in the UK economy, contractors such as those working through umbrella companies are doing surprisingly well, according to a new survey by the PCG.
