For the UK contractors, there are plenty of challenges – securing your next contract, keeping your skills up to date and trying to ensure you manage all your taxation, accounting, and administrative duties. Another consideration is what to do about sickness and long-term sickness at that. First of all, let’s talk about statutory rights. As […]
Everyone wants to work for themselves to some degree, but the experience can be a daunting and frightening prospect. Yet for those willing to take the plunge, it can also be an exciting and ultimately rewarding challenge. What follows is some practical advice on what to consider should you decide to take the leap which […]
Having worked as a contractor and been in a position to hire, I have learned a few tips over the years. It’s a competitive market out there, so it pays to ensure that you put your best foot forward. First impressions remain extremely important. So here are few tips to make sure your profile and […]
Many contractors enter IT from operations without a “formal IT qualification.” But ask Program managers or Technical Business Analysts if, when they entered their role through operations, they had an aptitude, rather than an official qualification in their field. Even those contractors with formal computer science skills often find they are cut out of formal […]
Boomerang https://www.boomeranggmail.com/ is a really handy tool that can be added to your email (g-mail or outlook). It can help you take control of when you send and receive your email. So, if you are considering sending an email to a customer or co-worker on Friday evening, you can schedule Boomerang, so that the email […]
Now may be a better time than any to consider the changes that are coming in the world of accounting. Whatever direction the profession is moving in, its future will depend on the economic, political, and social undercurrents in the world today. One thing for sure, accountants and accounting firms will have to adapt and […]
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