Practical LinkedIn tips for IT contractors. How to optimise your profile and attract recruiters in today’s contract job market. Updated for 2025.
Being a Contractor
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What are the legal requirements of a contract?
Understand the key legal requirements of a contract, from formation to essential clauses and negotiation tips for contractors.
Understanding personal guarantees and individual liability as a company director
In this guide, we will discuss personal guarantees by limited company directors; why they’re requested, how they increase your risk, and why you need to be aware of them.
The complete guide to IT contractor CVs (with free template)
How to write an effective IT contractor CV in 2025. Our guide explains recruiter expectations, common mistakes, and includes a CV template you can adapt.
TAAR: How long do you have to wait to start a new company after an MVL?
In some cases, individuals may choose to liquidate their company through MVL to close it down, only to discover a great new opportunity shortly afterward. The question then arises: How can one safely start a new company without triggering a challenge under TAAR?
Key things to look out for before signing a contract
Due to the emphasis often placed on IR35, contractors may enter into agreements without understanding the practicality and implications of other provisions.
What if your client or recruitment agent fails to pay on time?
Whether you’re working directly for the client or via a recruitment agent, late payments are an unacceptable and all too common problem for contractors.
Top 10 expert CV writing tips for IT contractors
Given that the attention span of recruiters and clients is notoriously short, we asked an expert for ten concise tips on how to craft the perfect contracting CV.
Tax-efficient insurance for when you can’t work as a contractor
Income protection comes into its own when illness or injury strikes. If you’re unable to work, this tax-efficient cover steps in with a financial buffer.
A contractor’s guide to DBS (criminal record) checks
DBS Checks, also known as Police Checks. Why do contractors need such Criminal Record Checks?