10 things to consider when forming a limited company
If you’re thinking of becoming a contractor, one of the first things you will need to do is to set up your own company to trade under. Although this process may seem daunting to the uninitiated, it is a fairly simple process in reality, and professional help is widely available. Here are some things to bear in mind before you set up a company.
Why go limited?
5 ways to improve productivity in the workplace
As CEO of iContract, me and my team need stay focused and ensure that our productivity is high! I wanted to share my five tips that will help you become more productive in the workplace!
Keep meetings under control
3-year tenancy – what does it mean for buy to let?
The government are proposing a new three-year tenancy for renters to provide them more stability and security in their homes. The current minimum term is 6-12 months, which 81% of renters are currently signed up to and typically, tenants stay in their homes for nearly four years.
Managing your time in the summer
As we enter the month of July, there’s a feeling in the air that summer is in full swing. After a long winter, a hit and miss spring interspersed with a few intensely hot May weekends and crazy thunderstorms the wait for the long summer ahead has been an incredibly long one.
As a contractor, summer holds vast opportunity. How can you best use your time during the summer months this year?
Reduce your hours
How CMME can help you - bespoke underwriting
Lending criteria in the UK has not kept pace with the changes in working styles, since 2008 the number of contractors in the UK has grown to roughly 1.9million, up by more than a third since 2008 (as of 2016). And while this is the number of contractors, the number of households where part of the overall income is from someone who is a contractor is obviously much higher. From our experience with our clients, we’ve found that most lenders make it much moreMortgage Terms - is longer the better option?
It’s important to know what mortgage term is best for you, as it will most likely be one of the biggest financial commitments you will make. Buying a home is an agreement that should only be taken after careful consideration and thought to ensure you are applying for the best mortgage for you.
10 Tips for Successful Contracting
Most people who leave the world of permanent work to become contractors never look back - but what do you have to do to enjoy a long successful contracting career? Here are ten useful tips from the ITContracting team.
Rainy day fund
Risk and Rewards - becoming Self-Employed
If you could have any job, what would it be? And no, you can’t say “Ben & Jerry’s Flavour Guru”… well actually you can, that is a real job title. Seriously.
What is IR35 and how can I protect myself?
So far, 2018 has been a big year for the controversial tax law known as ‘IR35’.Creating an effective profile as a contractor
