Company umbrella contractors 'should look at local clients for work'

Posted by Sarah PuttThe recent lashings of snow and wintry showers in the past few weeks have left many people stranded, but umbrella company contractors could benefit from this weather.Gerry McLaugh...

Umbrella company contractors 'can use client's email signature'

Posted by Daniel FrostContractors with umbrella companies have been given some advice about using email signatures when with a client so that it does not affect IR35 claims.Seb Marley, a freelancer s...

Qualifications may only get umbrella company contractors 'so far'

Posted by John CrawleyA good personality and a variety of soft skills may be what a client uses as the element to hire a company umbrella contractor to their business.Michael Dean, head of marketing ...

Company umbrella contractors 'should solve their personal debt'

Posted by John CrawleyUmbrella company contractors are being urged to deal with their personal debt themselves, as they could feel better about themselves by doing so.George Currie, founder of Debtwa...

Cloud computing 'could help more than company umbrella contractors'

Posted by Sarah PuttContractors with umbrella companies have been told that cloud computing may not just be able to help them in their work, but also boost the economy too.Clodagh Murphy, director of...

Umbrella company contractors urged to do 'overdraft research'

Posted by Daniel FrostStudying the overdraft charges imposed by a bank could prove to be an effective strategy by company umbrella contractors.After MyVoucherCodes.co.uk recently found that one-third...

Umbrella company contractors told 'banks still stalling on PPI claims'

Posted by John CrawleyNew rules set up by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) regarding payment protection insurance (PPI) are being defied by banks, company umbrella contractors have been told.Ac...

Company umbrella contractors 'should embrace cloud computing'

Posted by Sarah PuttCompany umbrella contractors who take up cloud computing will give economies across Europe a healthy boost.Research by the Centre of Economics and Business Research (CEBR) found t...

Female company umbrella contractors 'need to work on their careers'

Posted by John CrawleyFemale contractors with umbrella companies have been given some advice on how they can become more favoured over male workers.Piya Khanna, executive coach at Change to Succeed, ...

Umbrella company contractors have mobile communications 'integrated' into their lives

Posted by Daniel FrostUmbrella company contractors are finding that mobile communications are becoming more and more integrated into their culture and daily lives, according to an expert.Zara Rabinow...

Company umbrella contractors 'can work from home'

Posted by Sarah PuttThe recent snow and icy weather has affected many people spanning the entire width of the UK, but some umbrella company contractors are suffering less than others.CV Screen report...

Umbrella company contractors 'should spend before VAT rise'

Posted by Daniel FrostCompany umbrella contractors should take advantage of buying products before the VAT increase comes into force in the new year.Jasmine Birtles, the founder of Moneymagpie.com, n...

Umbrella company contractors' daunting first day prospects

Posted by John CrawleyThere are many things that an IT contractor with an umbrella company should look to avoid when starting new work.For one, being the first contractor ever on a site should raise ...

Umbrella company news: 'Credit card debt a cultural norm'

Posted by Daniel FrostCompany umbrella contractors who have racked up credit card debt have been told that this is more of a cultural norm now.Richard Sorsky, a money advice co-ordinator at the UK In...

Company umbrella contractors 'should be savvy with credit cards'

Posted by Sarah PuttUmbrella company contractors should look at how best to use their credit cards in order to get the most joy out of them.This is according to Chris Morling, managing director of mo...

Umbrella company IT career 'option for those with self-taught skills'

Posted by Daniel FrostStarting a new career as an IT contractor under an umbrella company is likely to be a better option for those with self-taught skills than joining an existing firm, an expert ha...

How umbrella companies 'can aid contractors'

Posted by Daniel FrostThere are a number of things that IT contractors would like from their umbrella companies, according to one source.One of the most crucial things which they look for is payment ...

Cloud computing 'could aid company umbrella contractors'

Posted by John CrawleyThe technology linked with cloud computing could see umbrella company contractors still being able to work, even if bad weather prevents them from actually getting into the offi...

Umbrella company contractors 'have bright financial future'

Posted by Sarah PuttCompany umbrella contractors have been told how they can head into the new year with a positive attitude about their finances.A set of independent financial advisors, from industr...

Life insurance 'could aid company umbrella contractors'

Posted by John CrawleyLife insurance does not only help pay mortgages in the event of death, but also covers school and university fees, as well as supporting a business.Annie Shaw, editor of CashQue...