IT Contractor Essentials
Very few contractors regret their decision to break with traditional employment and start out on their own. Our site provides all the information you'll need to operate a successful professional contracting business - whether you're thinking of taking the plunge, or if you're a seasoned pro.
City IT Contractors enjoy 13% rate rise as recovery continuesThe 2014 edition of the Robert Walters Salary Survey shows that IT contractors working within the financial services sector are once again in high demand, following several tough … [more]
90% of UK CIOs say finding quality IT staff is a challengeNew research from Robert Half Technology suggests the vast majority of the UK's IT bosses are concerned about finding the right technology professionals to meet the predicted boom in IT … [more]
Skills shortages may push up hourly contract ratesThe latest REC/KPMG Report on Jobs shows that the demand for engineering personnel has soared in recent months. Engineers are now the most 'in demand' type of worker, and the overall demand for … [more]
BBC presenters may be forced to abandon limited companies, and take 25% pay cutAccording to newspaper reports published over the past two weeks, the BBC may soon force some of its leading names to join the Corporation's payroll, having allowed … [more]
As the director of a Limited company you must perform a number of legal and financial duties, these responsibilities may seem onerous at time, but the consequences for any breaches are serious.With risks including financial penalties, … [more]
Two-thirds of contractors expect a rate rise in 2014The latest survey of IT and finance contractors, carried out by service provider giant group, shows growing confidence in the contracting market.According to the poll, 64% of IT contractor … [more]
Stage set for 2014 jobs recovery, says APSCoAPSCo, which represents the UK Professional Staffing industry, says that every sector of the professional jobs market is undergoing an upturn, with salaries on the up, and particularly strong growth in … [more]
Contractor demand reaches 15 year highThe latest edition of the REC / KPMG Report on Jobs shows that the UK's jobs market is growing strongly, across all sectors. The report states that the growth in permanent salaries is at its highest rate … [more]
Here are some of the latest contractor-related stories from over the New Year period...Self-Assessment deadline closing inIt's that time of year again... If you're a limited company director, or have received additional income upon which tax … [more]
Here are some of the leading contracting stories for our final news roundup before Christmas...Contractors' group supports increased air capacityThis week, PCG has added its voice for calls to increase the amount of air capacity available in … [more]
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