New Mortgages for Self Employed Launched
I've talked before on this blog about how difficult it can be for contractors to get a mortgage or any kind of loan. For many people it's almost impossible.
Research Shows Self Employed Work 10 Hours Less
If you thought working for an employer was the best option then it's time to reconsider, as new research shows self employed people work 10 hours less a week.
Minimum of £67,000 Would get Contractors to Quit
What would it get you to quit the contracting lifestyle and back into employment? A new survey found that an offer of at least £67,000 a year would do it.
Umbrella Contractors Lose £5000 a Year
According to the IPSE, umbrella contractors in the UK are losing 5 thousand pounds a year because of unpaid work.
FCA Concerned About Mortgages for Contractors
It wasn't long ago that umbrella contractors struggled to get a mortgage, but now the opposite is true, and the FCA has spoken about their concerns.
Experts Say Making Tax Digital is Too Soon
Most umbrella contractors are by now aware of the plans to make tax digital (MTD), but some people wonder if it might be rushed.
Research Suggests IT Contractors are Confused
We all know that IT contractors are in huge demand right now around the UK, but it seems that many of them may actually be confused.
Now is “Perfect Time” to be a Contractor
A recent industry report from respected organisations within the UK suggests it's never now is the right time to be an umbrella contractor.
IT Contractors Accept Lower Pay Rates
It seems that umbrella contractors working in the IT sector have decided to accept lower pay rates from Clydesdale Bank in a move that has left some experts shocked.
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.
Flexibility attracts Brits to contract work
New research has shown what umbrella contractors and freelancers already know: flexibility is a massive draw when it comes to the self-employed.
Aberdeen new hotspot for creative SMEs
When it comes to creative SMEs, freelancers, or umbrella companies, Aberdeen is the newest hotspot in the UK according to a new research study.
