Can you trust an umbrella company calculation? ‘Umbrella company calculation’ is a much-searched phrase by contractors and freelancers in the UK. And it’s no surprise. Whether you’ve been contracting for years, or you’re relatively new on the scene, it’s only natural that you want to get an idea of your …
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Umbrella company holiday pay can confuse contractors and freelancers, and this doesn’t surprise us. Umbrella company holiday pay is slightly unusual, but don’t worry – it’s not as confusing as you think. Whether you’re new to contracting, unsure how umbrella companies work, or just want a friendly reminder – we’ll …
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Self employed? Working alone or in a small business? We kind of envy you. While of course, we relish our days here at UCHQ, the daily commute and the minutiae of being news desk boss at such an esteemed publication, it isn’t all fun and games. The job comes with …
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As you may recall, we have a new intern at UCHQ.
In terms of her education, the going has been decidedly slow.
I found her the other day, browsing the hashtag #umbrella on Instagram. “These purple ones look nice, don’t they, Ed?”
I felt my blood pressure rising. “Have you looked into IR35 yet?” I asked.
All change here at UCHQ, we’re training up the new intern on the importance of umbrella companies…
If you are a wannabe contractor, freelancer or gig worker, then you might be wondering what jobs are available.
A recent industry report from respected organisations within the UK suggests it’s never now is the right time to be an umbrella contractor.
It’s official…the self employed (including umbrella contractors) are losing out on an estimated £8.1 billion in late payments from customers each year.
In news that shows just how queer the employment sector can be, a new report shows the most in-demand roles in the north-west of England as of late.
To hell with getting a pay raise – many Brits say they would rather just be able to work at home in peace and quiet, a new research study says.
Want to become a more successful umbrella contractor? Maybe you should start running a few marathons!
The contracting landscape has changed over the years, with freelancers and umbrella company contractors now needing to be more skilled than ever.
There’s a major election cycle upon us – and the Federation of Small Businesses is urging everyone to support small and medium-sized businesses.
Working as a freelancer or an umbrella contractor is becoming increasingly popular with both men and women – and the trend is set to continue.
New reports from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) say that demand for freelancers and contractors in the UK is still high.
A new research study conducted on behalf of NatWest found that a sizable proportion of Welsh would love to delve into freelancing or contract work.
