How to Ensure you Retain Good Contractors
The nature of contracting is that contractors tend to come and go, but there may be times when you want to hold onto a good contractor for an extended period, or you want to ensure you can use their service again in the future. At the very least, you want
Common Mistakes that Can Affect IR35 Rules
IR35, or off-payroll working as it is commonly known, relates to contractors and how they work. The purpose of IR35 is to prevent contractors from working like employees while also benefiting from the advantages of contract working. If you are deemed as working ‘inside IR35,’ it means that HMRC views
6 Ways to Ensure You Can Work Successfully at Home
When working as a contractor, you often work on projects entirely at home, or at least for a portion of your time. With this being the case, inevitable distractions get in the way of your working day. For example, you might be looking after your children, you may need to
Common Concerns When Outsourcing Projects and How to Solve Them
It is understandable that you may have some concerns when it comes to outsourcing your projects. After all, every business decision you make can impact how successful you become, so each decision needs to be taken carefully. Outsourcing your projects can be hugely beneficial for various reasons, but what about
IR35 – What This is and How it Affects Contractors
Initially planned for 2020 but postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the changes to IR35 went ahead in April 2021. With this change, medium to large organisations have a responsibility for ensuring their self-employed contractors are just that – self-employed. It is a complex process, with the purpose of ensuring
5 Benefits of Using a Contracted-Out Service
When it comes to delivering projects, it can be a massive burden on businesses to find the right contractors/resources and to ensure that the project stays on track. When delivering on a project, there are many factors to consider; will you find the right resourcess? Will you meet your project
How to ensure your contractors remain outside IR35
Although the government implemented it later than planned, the IR35 off-payroll regulation eventually went ahead in April 2021. The IR35 rule was introduced to prevent contractors from using their limited company or sole trader status to pay less tax and national insurance. In simple terms, it is designed to crack
The Complete Guide to Working as a Successful Contractor
As a contractor, you are there to fulfil a need, whether long-term or for a short contract. Therefore, you should start your contract with a mission to perform as well as possible and to meet the objectives set by your client. A successful contract could lead to further projects and