The latest figures reveal that Instagram now has over 1billion monthly users, making it the fastest growing social media platform by a considerable margin. If you’re thinking that the vast majority of Instagram users are uploading their holiday shots, then think again.…
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Research shows that people are happiest both personally and professionally when they feel that they’re understood, and communication is key to that understanding. Whether it’s in writing, over the phone or face-to-face, effective communication saves time and helps to maintain good relationships by avoiding misunderstandings.…
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Time-tracking is a powerful time management technique that forces you to think about how you can optimise your working day. Apps can track your daily activity, allowing you to analyse your work patterns and customise various tasks based on this data.…
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As a contractor, taking realistic measures to protect yourself against periods of low income goes with the territory. Although contracting offers many advantages and lucrative opportunities, it can also be unpredictable. Contractors can spend time out of work between jobs, while their rate can often be affected by fluctuations in market demand.…
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Not all contracts require interviews with end clients, especially if you’re working through an agency, but the nature of fixed-term work means that you should prepare to be interviewed on a regular basis. Developing your interview technique will help you to feel prepared and confident when pitching for a contract.…
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With over 600 million registered professional profiles, LinkedIn has become the leading platform for contractors looking to network and find assignments. With so much talent information pooled on one site, recruiters have been quick to leverage the site’s potential for finding the right candidates to fill their client’s vacancies.…
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The Chancellor’s budget announced that off-payroll rules will hit the private sector in 2020. Amidst uncertainty over Brexit, there are widespread concerns that the reforms will damage business and weaken the economy at a critical time. ContractingWise takes an overview of the off-payroll developments to date.…
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Mutuality of Obligation or MoO is a feature of employment law that relates to contractual agreements. In the simplest sense, it refers to the obligation of an employer to provide work and pay for it, together with the obligation of the employee to personally do the work.…
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In the event of an IR35 inquiry, HMRC will attempt to establish the true relationship between the contractor and the end client in order to determine employment status. As many contracts are generic, the investigating officer will often place more emphasis on what’s known as the ‘hypothetical contract,’ formed by the impressions they gather about the day-to-day working practices of the contractor while on a given assignment.…
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A right of substitution clause states the contractor’s right to send a replacement in their place if they are unable to work on the contract. While having a right of substitution clause in your contract won’t guarantee that you’re outside IR35, it’s part of an important set of factors that can help to prove your self-employed status.…
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