Working five days a week holed up at home is a real productivity killer, so here’s our round-up of some of the best coworking spaces England has to offer. Whether you need a quick collaboration or a little human interaction, there’s something here for every creative. The Greenhouse N16 – Newington Green, London Start…
Umbrella companies explained… in a nutshell. An umbrella company has two primary functions: To act as an employer for agency contractors, and To provide an efficient and accurate PAYE payroll service for agency contractors while ensuring those who are eligible to claim employment expenses remain compliant. This is the only business activity an…
Compliance has always been at the forefront of our agenda as well as giving referring agencies additional assurance. Therefore, we have decided to obtain Professional Passport accreditation – the largest and most recognised independent accreditation in the market. We are delighted to announce that we have achieved Professional Passport accreditation as an approved provider for…
There’s only one thing that tops acquiring the client of your dreams, and that’s retaining them. As Walt Disney famously said, “Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends,” so here are our favourite tips to help you secure your client’s future business. Become…
More often than not, you’ll find discussions and reasons as to why you should move from an umbrella to a limited company. But we thought we’d discuss the reverse, because sometimes, the arrangements of working through a limited company, no longer make sense for the position you are in. So why might you consider switching…
Since the public sector reform in April 2017, we are still asked frequently by public sector contractors if they should continue using their own limited company or switch to an umbrella. The answer very much depends on each individual’s circumstances thus we would strongly encourage contractors to speak to us for tailored advice. Nonetheless, we…
APSCo recognises and supports excellence within the professional recruitment market, which provides client organisations, recruitment agencies, and suppliers with a recognised stamp of quality assurance. We are delighted to announce that Cloud9 Umbrella is now an APSCo affiliate member, which means we have joined APSCo as an approved supplier for the contractor and freelancer industry.…
April 6th is fast approaching and there are a number changes coming into play that will have a vast impact on our temporary work force. Whilst nothing is set in stone until the budget is published on March 16th, here is an outline of what to expect… The government have introduced new legislation which will…
Have you heard a variety of claims about IR35 that seem to make sense but you’re just not sure if they’re true? We’ve rounded up a few common IR35 myths we’ve heard and want to debunk them for you. The legislation is complex as it is without these IR35 myths and assumptions being added to…
It has been a turbulent year for contractors, especially those who work within the public sector and have been hit by the introduction of the “off-payroll” reforms in April. Now a storm of risky umbrella firms are luring temporary workers with promises of higher take-home retentions in a bid to sidestep the tax crackdown that’s…