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How to Stay Ahead: Strategic Priorities for UK Contractors in 2025
UK contractors are expected to experience some pivotal changes next few years. The world of contracting is evolving faster than ever. In...

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Aug 154 min read
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What Is an Umbrella Company? A Guide for UK Contractors
If you’re new to contracting or freelancing in the UK, you’ve probably come across the term umbrella company. But what does it actually...

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Jul 295 min read
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Why UK Contractors Should Embrace AI and Technology to Stay Ahead
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard someone mention ChatGPT — whether it’s in the news, at work, or over drinks...

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May 74 min read
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Compare Your Pay - Umbrella Company Glossary
Contractors in the UK who use or think about using umbrella companies encounter challenging terms and procedures difficult to comprehend....

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May 16 min read
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Spring Statement 2025: What Contractors Need to Know
Key takeaways from the Chancellor’s announcement and what it means for you Contractors might not have been front and centre in the 2025...

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Apr 294 min read
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How to Secure Future Work for Contractors
Every contractor knows that the gig economy is transforming rapidly in the UK, which leads to inevitable uncertainty. Now more than ever,...

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Feb 254 min read
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Money Matters For Contractors: How to Secure and Invest in Your Future Long Term
Financial planning is crucial for everyone who wants to own their finances and make it happen. Even more so for contractors. The career...

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Feb 63 min read
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Making 2025 Your Best Year Yet: A Guide for Contractor
It’s an all-new window into 2025, and for contractors, the time is now to rethink, adapt and shift to reach their goals in work and...

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Jan 93 min read
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Maintaining work-life balance for contractorsÂ
Contracting in the UK offers significant benefits, including project control, flexible hours, and the autonomy of self-employment . ...

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Dec 19, 20245 min read
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The difference between daily rates vs hourly rates for contractors
One of the first decisions a contractor has to make is whether to be paid hourly or daily. Both options impact salary, overtime, and...

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Oct 24, 20244 min read
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Umbrella company vs limited company: what’s the difference?
A contractor must make many decisions in their careers, one key decision being whether to operate through an umbrella company or a...

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Jul 11, 20244 min read
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