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You may see contracting as a temporary job, but you would be surprised at how you could benefit from viewing your client as not just another ‘employer’ or ‘contract provider’, but as a business relationship that needs to be nurtured.

The NHS is facing a critical staffing crisis in 2017, with the number of unfilled postings for positions such as doctors, nurses and midwives on the rise. This has led to a £100 million recruitment windfall for recruitment agencies to fill these positions.

Since the off-payroll rules for intermediaries in the public sector came into effect on 6 April 2017, there seems to have been a mass exodus of contractors and temporary workers from the public sector. IT and technology have suffered in particular, with government projects reportedly facing delays.

Are you a client of Churchill Knight Umbrella, or looking for an umbrella payroll service? If so, here’s another great reason to choose Churchill Knight Umbrella.

If you’re a director of your own limited company or a secondary shareholder of a limited company, you’re required to fill out and submit a Personal Tax Return, aka a self-assessment, to HMRC. Here are some common mistakes made when completing tax returns, and how to avoid them.

If you’re a seasoned contractor or freelancer with a solid client base, you may have thought about taking the next step by running or growing a small business. This guide will help you understand what it takes to run a small business or start-up.

The government has delayed the rollout of Making Tax Digital, the initiative that will transform the tax reporting system to a totally digital structure. An amended timetable for Making Tax Digital has been set which will give accountants and businesses time to prepare and adjust processes to deal with the new system.

Using a PAYE umbrella service is a simple and efficient way to get paid as a self-employed worker. However, the time may come when it is in your best interest to say farewell to your umbrella company and become the director of your own limited company. This article will investigate when you should consider switching from an umbrella service to an umbrella company.

Are you searching for an accountant to look after your finances whilst you are contracting? Just like any important purchase, it’s essential that you do your due diligence and research providers thoroughly before coming to a decision.

Becoming a marketing freelancer or consultant could be a good way to advance your career in marketing whilst also stepping away from corporate rules and 9 to 5 office restrictions. But what does it take to be a marketing freelancer?