Holidays and contracting – what you need to know
With summer holiday season in full flow, we feel inspired to discuss contracting and holidays, and how you can enjoy a rewarding contracting career while still taking much-needed breaks.
Contractor Trends – vacancies increase despite Brexit fears
Whilst the outcome of the EU referendum seems to be bad news for permanent employees, recent trends seem to highlight that contractors may be set to prosper. Could the Brexit see an increase in the UK’s dependence on the flexible workforce?
The contractor industry now makes up 15% of the UK’s workforce
The contractor industry has been steadily growing for some time, and now freelancers, contractors and the self-employed make up 15% of the UK’s workforce.
Here are the must-watch sports for August
It’s that time again for our monthly instalment of the must-watch sports for the month ahead. August’s feature event for the month is the 2016 Olympic Games, which run from the 5th to the 21st of August.
Top 5 apps for contractors that are tablet optimised
With our summer of tech giveaway, which includes an iPad Mini 2, we feel inspired to write about the top five tablet optimised apps for contractors and freelancers.
HMRC is struggling to deliver its promise of digital tax services
Tech Week Europe recently reported that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and its plans to digitalise tax services may have been ‘over-optimistic’.
How important is having a flexible work schedule?
More employees than ever are prioritising having flexible work over financial rewards in the workplace. Business Matters magazine reported on a recent survey and confirmed that workers in Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) place high importance on work flexibility.
How to stay fit and be more active as a contractor
Are you taking the time to look after your health and fitness? Or do you devote all your time to your client and fulfilling your contract that there is no time left for you?
Post-Brexit positivity for contractors
Matthew Lynn of The Telegraph states that there can be growth for start-ups and new businesses in post-Brexit Britain. London will offer more to entrepreneurs and they may not need to dash off to other European cities just yet.
How can technology make you more productive and efficient?
If you are an IT contractor or someone who absolutely must have the latest in technology gadgets, you likely already know how their features and capabilities can improve your day-to-day business activities.