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How contractors can beat the gender pay gap

Personal service company contractors can set their own pay rates, effectively beating the UK's large gender pay gap.

Thu 23rd Nov, 2017 | Kerry Hull

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Silver self-employed: The latest growing group of contractors

The UK is home to a growing group of limited company contractors aged 65 and above.

Thu 2nd Nov, 2017

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What should contractors be doing during Christmas and New Year downtime?

The Christmas and New Year periods are usually a quieter period for contractors in terms of new work - but that doesn't mean there aren't steps they can take to keep busy.

Thu 2nd Nov, 2017

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Full-fibre broadband rollout 'will create more opportunities for contractors'

How will the planned rollout of full-fibre broadband in the UK create new opportunities for limited company contractors?

Thu 2nd Nov, 2017

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Choosing own working hours 'improves quality of life'

Contractors who are able to choose their own working hours tend to enjoy a better quality of life than regular employees, according to new research.

Thu 19th Oct, 2017 | Michelle Derungs

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Could Welsh contractors solve the UK's IT skills shortage?

Welsh limited company contractors could play a key role in solving the UK's IT skills shortage, according to a new report.

Tue 10th Oct, 2017 | Michelle Derungs

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Contracting could help city dads strike a better work-life balance

Tue 26th Sep, 2017 | Kerry Hull

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How to write the perfect cover letter for your new contract

Life as a limited company contractor is different from permanent work in many ways, but the need to occasionally write cover letters when trying to land a new opportunity remains the

Wed 20th Sep, 2017 | Kerry Hull

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Keeping clients happy: A guide for limited company contractors

A strong base of regular clients is every limited company contractor's dream, and the key to achieving it is keeping your clients happy.

Tue 12th Sep, 2017 | Michelle Derungs

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Why contractors should check out their local co-working spaces

Mon 11th Sep, 2017 | Kerry Hull

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Top interior design tips for your home office

What's the best way to approach designing a home office that's conducive to productivity?

Fri 25th Aug, 2017 | Michelle Derungs

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How case studies and testimonials can help contractors

Case studies and testimonials from clients can help to increase contractors' chances of winning more work.

Tue 22nd Aug, 2017 | Michelle Derungs