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IT contractor demand soars by 26% but there are still more contractors than contracts

‘Green shoots’ are showing in the UK’s ICT labour market, as spending rises and IT contractors see demand soar by 26%, according to e-skills.

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ContractorCalculator Market Report March 2010

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Contractor Doctor: Can I legally challenge early termination by my client?

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Contractor Doctor: I’ve bought a house to be near my clients: what costs can I claim?

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Contractor doctor: how can I deal with staff who keep asking me for expert advice?

Sometimes clients expect you to train their staff as part of your contract. If you had never agreed to this then you don't have to - but you could turn it into an opportunity.

Contractor Doctor: My client was taken over – can the agency change my contract?

Mergers and acquisitions resulting in clients changing ownership are commonplace, potentially meaning early terminations or renegotiations.

What contractors need to know about investing through their contractor ltd company

Contractors can build up large sums in their limited company, but James Abbott of Baker Watkin warns that investing this cash can mean higher taxes.

Contractor guide to new model articles of association

As part of the changes introduced by the Companies Act 2006, limited company contractors should consider updating their articles of association.

Contractors and the rise of the online contractor accountant

Online contractor accountants are driving a paradigm shift in the way that contractors can record and manage their bookkeeping, accounts and tax.

Contracting and security clearance: a guide for contractors

Parity Resources’ Managing Director Alan Rommel explains why some contractors need security clearance to work on certain public sector projects.

Contractor Doctor: Can I still qualify for benefits after a short-term contract?

James Doyle from Tarpon advises how unemployed contractors can take advantage of short term contracts whilst minimising the interruption of benefits.

  
  

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