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…
It’s been just over a year since the Criminal Finance Act (CFA) was introduced 30th September 2017, which saw companies become criminally liable for any facilitation of tax evasion and tax avoidance schemes by any persons representing the company, and a recent Tax Journal has proposed that HMRC is ‘chomping at the bit to investigate.’ After…
It is important to know the difference between pushing yourself to be the best you can be and pushing yourself to the point of a burnout. As a continuation of our contractor wellbeing series, this week we will talk about the importance of getting away and why travel is crucial for life as a contractor.…
The new tax year is fast approaching and we are noticing a trend in umbrella contractors who are incorporating their own personal service company (PSC) in order to minimise, or even mitigate the restriction on Travel and Subsistence expenses. While we cannot comment on any particular models offered by other accountancy and umbrella service providers,…
For recruitment agencies, the relationship between them and their contractors is built on trust. Candidates rely on consultants to provide the best possible advice in regards to their finances and salary. This is why it’s vital that agencies use a clear, concise and compliant umbrella company for support. We explore how agencies can benefit from…
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…
Staff placements and temp billings continue to rise in the job market as unemployment rates fall to 4.0%. Reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the UK unemployment rate is now at it’s lowest since 1975. Naturally, the reduction in unemployment levels corresponds with strong hiring growth. Though the ongoing decline in candidate shortages…