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How to Create a Contractor CV that Stands Out from the Crowd
When you’ve only got one piece of A4 to sell yourself to a potential employer, be sure to make it count.
How to Increase your Day Rate
With the current uncertainty around the contract market, now is the time to make hay while the sun is still shining.
Maximising rates has long been a priority for Contractors and now more than ever. This article will explore some tactics to drive up rates and convince clients that you are worth paying a premium for
Why Contractors Need a LinkedIn Profile
The world of recruitment is changing, and a great CV alone is often not enough to secure good contractor jobs. Employers and Recruitment Agencies are increasingly turning to social media to find the best talent. Indeed, a 2015 Jobvite study found that around half of UK employers are currently using social networks to assess candidates, with a third saying they are going to be investing more into social media recruitment over the coming years.
Claiming Expenses as a Contractor
Just like any business, a contractor is able to claim on their expenses and in turn save money when it comes time to file their tax return.
Expenses can be deducted from a contractor’s income so they are only taxed on their profits. The challenge, however, is to know exactly what counts as a business expense.
Tax Year End Planning
Where are you heading in life? That’s a question that many of us have been asking ourselves over the past year. If you know the answer, one thing’s for sure – having a solid financial foundation and ensuring your money is working as hard as possible for you and your loved-ones will really help.
Guide to Setting Up a Limited Company
It's not essential when operating as a contractor but a huge number of contractors do choose to work through their own limited company. Not only does doing so offer a range of tax advantages, but it can also help to make a contractor appear more professional.
Business Essentials for Your Limited Company
As a contractor there are a few essentials that you’ll definitely need. Read more on our sister site Only Contract News.
Contractor Mortgage Guide
Getting a mortgage as a contractor can seem daunting, to help we have prepared a Contractor Mortgage Guide on our sister site Only Contract News.
Contractor Insurance – Essential Information
Insurance is not one of the most exciting items on a contractors agenda. Luckily, we have put together some things to consider when looking for insurance on our sister site Only Contract News.
