There is a mixture of cautious optimism and trepidation amongst freelancers as we start the countdown to 2011. We still have to see the full impact of the government’s CSR and a lot of umbrella company contractors are feeling anxious about their future prospects.
2011 won’t be too bad for IT contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors should start considering their retirement now. Recent research, carried out by Defaqto, shows that 44% of adults in the UK are not confident that they will be able to sustain a reasonable standard of living once they retire. That’s a rise from 38% last year.
Freelancers must plan ahead » Read the full story
Contractors will no doubt be pleased to learn that the job market is improving and there has been an increase in the number of vacancies being advertised.
More opportunities for umbrella company contractors! » Read the full story
Following David Cameron’s ringing endorsement last week; a recent report has further highlighted the strength of the UK’s contracting sector.
Umbrella company contractors are essential » Read the full story
Umbrella company freelance managers have a vital role to play in encouraging small business growth and profitability, according to Doug Baird, the MD of Interim Partners.
Interim managers are vital for SMEs to flourish » Read the full story
Freelancers and other self-employed people are being urged to invest in a financial safety net to protect their families in case they cannot work.
Everybody should be insured against future financial hardship » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors need to move quickly if they want to get the best savings deals, according to moneysupermarket.com.
Umbrella company contractors must move quickly to get best savings deals » Read the full story
Freelancers will no doubt be relieved to learn that Work Wise UK thinks there will not be a large rise in unemployment next year.
What does the future hold for contractors? » Read the full story
There has been plenty of good news recently for umbrella company IT contractors. Gartner, the industry analysts expect to see enterprise IT spending rebound next year after the last two years in decline.
Optimism aplenty for contractors in the IT sector » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors, freelancers and other self employed workers might not be too happy when they read the recommendations of an influential think-tank regarding Britain’s taxation system.
Mirrlees review proposals are not good news for contractors » Read the full story
Critical illness insurance used to be thought of as a way of paying off a mortgage if the owner of the policy, usually the primary breadwinner of the household, became ill.
Many people are in the dark over critical illness insurance » Read the full story
A new report from an influential House of Commons committee has revealed that the proposed cap on immigration could have a detrimental effect on the UK economy.
How is the immigration cap affecting umbrella companies? » Read the full story
Contractors sometimes lose the opportunity to secure a government contract because the department in question demands that bidders already have security clearance.
Why do contractors need clearance before they can apply? » Read the full story
The auto-enrolment pension scheme will cost SMEs and umbrella companies an average of £2,550, but the true cost of administering it could be horrendous, warns the FSB.
Auto-enrolment pension scheme comes under fire » Read the full story
News that the UK’s space industry grew during the recession should be welcomed by highly skilled technology contractors.
The sky’s the limit for umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
IT contractors might be interested to read that Gartner predicts enterprise IT spending looks as if it will grow next year.
Things look to be improving for IT contractors » Read the full story
