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		<description>Latest Umbrella Company Articles and Contractor Articles from the Umbrella Company Comparison Site Contractor Supermarket</description>
		<lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:53:39 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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		<title>When are You a Subcontractor under CIS?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=cis_subcontractor</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)</category>
		<description><![CDATA[CIS uses its own special definition of the term subcontractor. So even if you don't normally think of yourself as a subcontractor, you could be treated as one under CIS.
Under the rules of CIS, you're a subcontractor if you agree to do construction work for a contractor. It doesn't matter how you actually carry out the work - you could do it yourself, get your employees to do it, use your own sub...]]></description>
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		<title>60 Second Guide to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=60_guide_to_the_construction_industry_scheme_cis</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)</category>
		<description><![CDATA[CIS is all about money. It's to do with the payments in the construction industry made by contractors to subcontractors. CIS are rules about paying tax. HMRC make the CIS rules.
On the whole CIS generally concerns contractors and subcontractors in conventional construction work. However, there are businesses or organisations whose main work is not construction but nonetheless covered by CIS. This...]]></description>
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		<title>What is the Construction Industry Scheme?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=what_is_the_construction_industry_scheme_cis</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:36:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)</category>
		<description><![CDATA[What is CIS?If you work in the construction industry and are a contractor (or subcontractor) you have to follow certain specific tax rules. Who says so? HMRC say so and in April 2007 these rules were completely overhauled. If you don't like it you should take it up with your MP. Meanwhile...
The good news is that there are many companies around who will look after all your CIS paperwork for you....]]></description>
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		<title>Getting paid and paying tax under CIS</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=subcontractor_tax_under_cis</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)</category>
		<description><![CDATA[CIS contractors can make either gross payments (no tax) or net payments (the amount after tax) to subcontractors for construction work. The amount of tax due depends on how HMRC have classified the CIS subcontractor.

Subcontractors who don't register with HMRC will be deducted the higher rate of tax which is 30%. Some subcontractors can get their pay without any tax being deducted, so it's defi...]]></description>
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		<title>Can CIS Contractors be Paid Without Tax Deducted?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=cis_subcontractors_paid_gross</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Can CIS Contractors be Paid Without Tax being Taken Off?Gross payments are when the contractor pays the subcontractor gross (without any deductions for tax). To qualify for being paid gross the subcontractor has to pass the HMRC test. For HMRC to agree to register the subcontractor as qualifying for gross payments the subcontractor must:

Perform construction work in the UK through a UK bank acc...]]></description>
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		<title>Situations When CIS Does Not Apply</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=cis_does_not_always_apply</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Certain types of work that are linked to the construction industry aren't covered by CIS. For example, work done by businesses like architects and surveyors isn't covered. Fitting flooring like laminate and vinyl is covered by CIS, but carpet fitting isn't.
There are some situations when a business or organisation that would normally be a mainstream or deemed contractor may not have to apply the ...]]></description>
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		<title>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Employment Status FAQs</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=cis_faqs_employment_status_for_subcontractors</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)</category>
		<description><![CDATA[It is easier for me to take on workers as self-employed. If we agree, why can't we choose?

Engaging workers on a self-employed basis can have a number of attractive features for both parties, but whether someone is your employee or is self-employed depends on the particular working arrangements and not upon the preferences of the people involved. The tax rules for self-employed people are desig...]]></description>
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		<title>Own Limited Company or Contractor Umbrella Company?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_or_limited</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Which Option is Best for the Contractor: Own Limited Company or an Umbrella Company?
Contractor umbrella companies have been serving contractors for more than ten years. Umbrella companies were designed, and developed over the years, in line with the needs of modern day contractors.
Prior to umbrella companies, contractors had to set up and manage their own limited company. Running your own limi...]]></description>
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		<title>CIS Glossary of Terms</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=cis_glossary_of_terms</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Definitions, explanations of common terms, words and phrases used in the Construction Industry Scheme.
AAccounts Office (AO)HMRC office responsible for handling payments made by customers
Accounts Office reference (AO ref)Reference used to identify each BROCS record (employer or contractor scheme). See BROCS
AppointeeA third party who is not an agent but has been appointed by an HMRC customer t...]]></description>
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		<title>What is a CIS Contract?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=what_is_a_cis_contract</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:24:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)</category>
		<description><![CDATA[What is a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Contract?
A contract may be:

Written, or
Agreed by word of mouth

Regardless of the form of the contract, the common feature will be a payment by a contractor to a subcontractor, and the contract will relate to &lsquo;construction operations'.
Many contracts in the construction industry are agreed by word of mouth. This will not normally stop th...]]></description>
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		<title>Quick Guide to Contractor Umbrella Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=quick_guide</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Freelance temporary contractors love the lifestyle and sense of freedom that comes with being self-employed. Choosing how to trade as a contractor is an important part of freelancing, and the choice between setting up your own limited company or using the services of an umbrella company has to be considered.
Whilst some contractors are happy to take responsibility for raising invoices, completing...]]></description>
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		<title>Umbrella Company Jargon</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=21e4efb7258939f72e2cae880f1f3aa4fa7cd1ce</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Here's a handy glossary of terms you will hear when using an umbrella company, kindly provided by Excellium Umbrella.
&nbsp;
Umbrella CompanyAn accounting mechanism which allows freelance contractors to get limited company status without having to go to the bother of setting up &amp; running their own limited company. Most contractors simply do not want the hassles &amp; costs of running their o...]]></description>
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		<title>Umbrella Company, Own Limited Company or Recruitment Agency PAYE?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=be9c44ff630fc3f96ecb887b68f4ddaf7dd8cbd8</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[As soon as you have successfully landed your first contract your recruitment agent will want to know how you would like to trade as a contractor. This is because contractors are required to have limited company status as a result of various UK and EU legislation - and you cannot be self-employed. You will be offered a choice of two different rates for your contract. The first rate is one if you ch...]]></description>
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		<title>Have You Considered an Umbrella Company?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=5000d9f26a98ca9e475943037b4145ed7d142bde</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractors, freelancers, temporary workers - there are many different terms for those individuals who work on a series of short-term contracts as opposed to being a full time employee of one company.
Being a good contractor is only part of the requirement for sustainable success as a contractor - you also have to manage your back-office. A back-office:

Raises invoices - on time every time
Ha...]]></description>
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		<title>Calling an Umbrella Company for the first time</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=b4e49d52778e9aa888780340a6d1dfe023ce7443</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[If you want to use an umbrella company you can either register online with any of the top 100 umbrella companies here at Contractor Supermarket, or give them a call. What can you expect when calling an umbrella company for the first time?
&nbsp;
ABC Umbrella Company:  Good morning ABC Umbrella Company.
Contractor: Hi, I've just got my first contract. And I've been told to find an umbrella compa...]]></description>
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		<title>Help! I have to register with an Umbrella Company!</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=b643546833a386e5b09d0b93ba3d80d53083c5d7</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[For anyone new to dealing with umbrella companies it can be a daunting task to ring them up. It's also not always easy for an experienced contractor either. Tax. National Insurance. National Minimum Wage. Pensions. Net pay return. PAYE. Arrrrggh - get me out of here!

What should you expect?
What questions are you going to be asked?
What questions should you be asking?

For many &lsquo;numbe...]]></description>
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		<title>10 Questions to ask an Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=1effacf77b9bd86f453224838f7437759d0a501b</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you thinking of becoming a contractor? New to contracting? Don't fancy spending hours of your &lsquo;free' time in front of the computer filling in forms and spreadsheets? Then you'll need to know more about umbrella companies.
What do umbrella companies do? How do I pick a good umbrella company? What does it cost to join an umbrella company? How can I compare different umbrella companies?
&...]]></description>
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		<title>Contractor Umbrella Company your Responsibilities</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=contractor_umbrella_company</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=contractor_umbrella_company</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Registration Process of an Umbrella Company  Mark Ridgeon, MD of Excellium Umbrella, points out how easy it is to register with an umbrella company:

"You must complete the umbrella company's registration documents and  send in both your P45 &amp; a form of ID such as passport or driving license. Your umbrella company will explain all of this to the contractor during  the registration call."

...]]></description>
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		<title>What is IR35?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=what_is_ir35</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=what_is_ir35</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[IR35 is Government legislation (Finance Act 2000), with the aim of stopping  contractors avoiding tax they should be paying. At one point in time employees  would quit their full time job on a Friday - returning the following Monday as a contractor to do exactly the same job but paying far less tax!

It was great  for the contractors and legal at the time, but HMRC felt it was an unfair way of  ...]]></description>
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		<title>What is an umbrella company?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=334a623f2ce062a7807fa49c1f11d6504a42dc35</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[An umbrella company is the fast food of accounting. Umbrella companies offer a readymade limited company service &amp; payroll solution for contractors. This removes the administrative burdens &amp; responsibilities usually associated with running a limited company.

An umbrella company will prepare invoices on the contractor's behalf, receive incoming payments from clients or recruitment agenci...]]></description>
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		<title>Is VAT is payable on fees charged by contractor umbrella companies?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_company_vat</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_company_vat</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[VAT is a compulsory retail tax imposed centrally by the government. There are very few exclusions, and umbrella company fees are certainly not one of those. Every umbrella company has to charge VAT.

It's not all bad news, your umbrella company fee is an allowable cost which you can off-set against tax. Your umbrella company would normally do this calculation for you automatically.

Visitors w...]]></description>
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		<title>What is an MSC?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=managed_service_company</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=managed_service_company</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[A Managed Service Company (or Composite Company), provides services of individuals to other persons. The contractor is placed in a limited company and made a director of that company along with other individuals; they are then paid in shares and dividends.

In the chancellor's pre-Budget announcement of 6th December 2006 he removed the tax advantages that composite and managed service companies ...]]></description>
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		<title>Can I claim Holiday pay?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=contractor_holiday_pay</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:21:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Like a permanent employee, contractors are also untitled to receive holiday pay as the umbrella company is deemed as the contractor&rsquo;s employer.
Visitors who read this article went on to read these articles:
How did contracting start?All the latest contract jobs in the UKHow to get your First ContractHow to write a killer CVHow to pass your InterviewHow to understand Contractor Relationship...]]></description>
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		<title>Can I Claim Statutory Sick Pay?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=statutory_sick_pay</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:20:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[As the umbrella company is deemed as your employer, you have the same rights as a permanent employee. The umbrella company is legally bound to pay statutory sick pay to you after four consecutive days absent from work.
Visitors who read this article went on to read these articles:
How to write a killer CVAll the latest contract jobs in the UKHow to choose an Umbrella CompanyHow to understand Con...]]></description>
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		<title>What is the 24 month rule?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=24_month_rule</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=24_month_rule</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:19:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[This rule states that the cost of travel from your home (being your permanent place of residence) to your contract site address (your temporary workplace) is only allowable as a tax deductible expense for as long as you believe your contract will not exceed 24 months.

If you know your contract will be longer than 24 months, you should not claim travel expenses. Once your contract has exceeded 2...]]></description>
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		<title>What is a Bacs and Chaps, payment?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=bacs_and_chaps</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[&lsquo;BACS&rsquo; and &lsquo;CHAPS&rsquo; are standard banking payment terms.

&lsquo;BACS&rsquo; is the standard payment. When the umbrella company pays you it will take three working days to reach your bank account, and this does not cost you anything.
&lsquo;CHAPS&rsquo; payment, is a same day payment. Once the contractor umbrella company has run your payment, this will reach your account t...]]></description>
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		<title>What is an overarching contract?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=overarching_contract</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=overarching_contract</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[You are a professional contractor and you intend to seek a succession of  assignments through your contractor umbrella company. Your contractor umbrella  company's contract of employment is an over-arching contract and enables you  to establish your permanent work place at your home. You will use your home  office to:

Find new contracts
Undertake skills training
Use as a base to travel to you...]]></description>
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		<title>HMRC Investigation</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=hmrc_investigation</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=hmrc_investigation</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Working through an umbrella company offers you no protection whatsoever from an HMRC investigation of your tax affairs.

If, for example, HMRC discover you have claimed expenses to which you were not entitled you will have to repay your tax underpayment and very likely a large fine.

Visitors who read this article went on to read these articles:
All the latest contract jobs in the UK
How to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Dispensation</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=dispensation</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[A dispensation means that the umbrella company and HMRC have less paperwork to do. A dispensation allows a company (any company not just an umbrella company) not to report at year end every single detail that has gone on during the year. It also means HMRC do not have to check every single detail. It is in effect a cost saving exercise by HMRC, which also benefits an umbrella company.
If your con...]]></description>
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		<title>What do I do when my contract ends?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=contract_end</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Your umbrella company should support you in finding your next contract; you should expect to have a long-term relationship with your contractor umbrella company that will cover a number of contracts over a number of years.
If you decide to leave your umbrella company they will send you your P45 which you will need to give to your next employer.
Visitors who read this article went on to read thes...]]></description>
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		<title>Why do contractors pay Employers National Insurance?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=employers_national_insurance</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Answer: They don't.  The correct way to explain this is that your umbrella company is  passing on to you a charge which they incur as your employer.  To process your pay you are incurring two separate charges from your contractor  umbrella company

The umbrella company's processing fee
The umbrella company's employment fee

 So, you're not actually paying Employer's National Insurance at all,...]]></description>
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		<title>What about my VAT, PAYE and NI liabilities?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=vat_paye_ni</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Working through an umbrella company, you do not need to worry about any of these things. Your umbrella company takes care of all your VAT, PAYE &amp; National Insurance responsibilities on your behalf. Income tax &amp; NI are deducted and paid to HMRC by your umbrella company. You do not need to do a thing.
Visitors who read this article went on to read these articles:
All the latest contract jo...]]></description>
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		<title>Will my contractor umbrella company pay my expenses?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_company_expenses</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_company_expenses</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[No. However, your umbrella company will refund to you all business expenses actually incurred by you in the performance of your contract.
Visitors who read this article went on to read these articles:
How to find the best umbrella company All the latest contract jobs in the UKHow to understand a Dispensation
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		<title>Do I need to send my contractor umbrella company my P45?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=p45_submission</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Yes! Send your umbrella company your P45 straight away. Without your P45 you will be paying emergency tax. This is not good - you will be taking home less money. As soon as you pick your umbrella company send them your original P45 (a copy will not do for this document).
If you do not have a P45, your umbrella company will send you a P46, which you will need to complete and return to them. HMRC w...]]></description>
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		<title>Am I self-employed?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=am_i_self_employed</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=am_i_self_employed</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[No. You are an employee of your umbrella company. And with that you get the safety net of sick pay, holiday pay and maternity/paternity pay.
&nbsp;
Visitors who read this article went on to read these articles:
How to find the best umbrella company Tailor-made financial solutions for contractors and freelance workersQuick guide to umbrella companiesHMRC umbrella companies
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		<title>60 second guide to an Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=8fb2bdf4ab01abc04569fa5b20ce2745242acf1d</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=8fb2bdf4ab01abc04569fa5b20ce2745242acf1d</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractor Supermarket takes a look at UK umbrella companies and how a contractor could benefit from using the services of an umbrella company. If, like thousands of others, you're thinking about a life of contracting you'll need to use a limited company. Some contractors decide to open their own limited company but other contractors, who don't like paperwork, prefer to use the services of an umbr...]]></description>
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		<title>HMRC Umbrella Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=8ee5187333d3604b43ce3196a25e1bf32022d5f9</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=8ee5187333d3604b43ce3196a25e1bf32022d5f9</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[New to contracting and umbrella companies? Looking for an HMRC umbrella company? If you are you could be looking for some time - because there's no such thing as an HMRC umbrella company. If you see an umbrella company advertising its services as &lsquo;approved by HMRC' your alarm bells should start to ring loudly.

Mark Ridgeon, MD of Excellium Umbrella, confirms this and it is obvious such un...]]></description>
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		<title>The Best Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=c251ff8524f8039cad682d4cdf56d4025185a6fa</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=c251ff8524f8039cad682d4cdf56d4025185a6fa</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[How do you find the best umbrella company?
One question often asked by those new to contracting is "What's the best umbrella company?" This is a good question and it's important to understand exactly what is meant by the phrase &lsquo;the best umbrella company'.
There are a number of different ways to assess an umbrella company and to fully understand an umbrella company review you need to decid...]]></description>
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		<title>Umbrella company or limited company?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=30bc8de46f48471545e1ea35f5858b15c27118e4</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=30bc8de46f48471545e1ea35f5858b15c27118e4</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[When an individual decides to enter into the world of freelance contracting, the first thing to consider is the payment structure: should it be your own limited company or an umbrella company?
One advantage of using the services of an umbrella company is the speed, not to mention the simplicity. Contrast this with running your own limited company where you have several issues to grapple with like...]]></description>
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		<title>Umbrella Company - Are they worth it?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=are_they_worth_it</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Are Umbrella Companies Worth the Money?
An umbrella company can cost a contractor around &pound;100 per month. It might seem a lot, but really it is very good value. It works out to about &pound;3 a day - and that's before your tax relief on the fee is calculated, so it's likely to be nearer &pound;2.50.
What exactly do you get for your money? You may be surprised to find that standard levels of...]]></description>
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		<title>Contractor Umbrella Companies and HMRC</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_companies_hmrc</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_companies_hmrc</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractor Umbrella Companies and HMRC (previously the Inland Revenue)   Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is a non-ministerial department of the  British Government primarily responsible for the collection of taxes, some forms  of state support, some aspects of UK frontier protection and import controls.    HMRC was formed by a merger of the Inland Revenue and Her Majesty's Customs and  Ex...]]></description>
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		<title>Contracts</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=contracts</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:21:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Excellium Umbrella identify the two key contracts that contractors should understand.
Umbrella Company Contracts: Recruitment Agency Contract

 Mark Ridgeon, MD of Excellium Umbrella, says: "When you are offered a contracting role by your recruitment agency you may wish  to negotiate certain terms. Your rate is the obvious one but you may also want  to discuss: hours per day, place of work, len...]]></description>
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		<title>What will an Umbrella Company do for a Contractor?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=82ba33717c5f198cbad7ba4c4f8031be2fd1f817</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=82ba33717c5f198cbad7ba4c4f8031be2fd1f817</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Basically, an umbrella company is an off the shelf limited company for freelance contractors who don't want to go to the bother of setting up and running their own limited company. This is because setting up and running your own limited company can be time consuming, expensive and complex. Contrast this with the service of an umbrella company which is simple, quick and doesn't require much input f...]]></description>
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		<title>What Contractors need to Know about Umbrella Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=contractors_and_umbrella_companies</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=contractors_and_umbrella_companies</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Accounting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[An umbrella company is a business which helps contractors (individuals working under temporary contracts); achieve limited company status, turn their timesheets into cash and calculate &amp; pay taxes directly to HMRC on their behalf. Contractors usually get their contracts through recruitment agencies, which specialise in temporary assignments and which have a list of the many clients who prefer ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to get your First Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=b2a22c78e6ccdfed343170c8c398b3191189f0f0</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=b2a22c78e6ccdfed343170c8c398b3191189f0f0</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>How To guides</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting your first contract
To be a successful contractor you'll need to have access to those companies who are recruiting. You can start cold calling these companies but most find that a rather unpleasant task and a draining experience. By far the most efficient way to ensure you are never without work is to find a specialist recruitment agent who operates in the contract market and has an estab...]]></description>
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		<title>How to understand a Dispensation</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=0472b638eb378f9fd930840073838cda54d9abb2</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=0472b638eb378f9fd930840073838cda54d9abb2</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>How To guides</category>
		<description><![CDATA[How an Umbrella Company Dispensation Works
Much is said by umbrella companies about HMRC dispensations. A quick scan of the top 100 umbrella company websites shows that nearly all of them mention their dispensation. Some of them make a passing reference to it while many herald it as something rather special which sets them apart from all other umbrella companies. The truth is if an umbrella compa...]]></description>
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		<title>How to understand Contractor Relationships</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=01f1e59298cb179fd9aba2173e8631d452284f77</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=01f1e59298cb179fd9aba2173e8631d452284f77</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:45:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>How To guides</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractor relationships are vital to understand, explain JMK Group UK, and it is important to handle them well for a rewarding career as a contractor. Here are the basics of what a contractor should know:
1. Recruitment Agency. Your recruitment agent is vital to a successful contracting career, and will be largely responsible for finding you contract work. The recruitment agency has a relationsh...]]></description>
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		<title>How to choose an Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=4b87b61716e353e9b1555e69d46096fd27017e3c</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=4b87b61716e353e9b1555e69d46096fd27017e3c</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:44:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>How To guides</category>
		<description><![CDATA[JMK Group UK explain that having made the decision to start contracting and make a go of it as a career, you'll need what all contractors have - back office support. Specifically, you'll need two things:

Limited company status
Payment mechanism

"If, like most contractors, you have looked into and discounted the option of setting up and running your own limited company, you will be on the hu...]]></description>
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		<title>How to handle your First Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=4cc8932eae28de9a4499880f4df0eed6a887b696</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=4cc8932eae28de9a4499880f4df0eed6a887b696</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>How To guides</category>
		<description><![CDATA[You've landed your first contract(!) - what happens now?
You might think that once you have passed the interview process and secured your contract all the preparations are complete and there's no more to do until your start date - when you can show up at your client's offices and start working your magic.

Unfortunately, that's not quite the case. There's one more task you must complete before ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to pass your Interview</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=69947f48eef6707961ebf10974ba70127fda3725</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=69947f48eef6707961ebf10974ba70127fda3725</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>How To guides</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Passing your interview as a contractor
You're likely to have more interviews as a contractor compared to a fulltime permanent employee. The average contract length is around six months, meaning you'll have at least two new interviews each year.
Successful candidates look forward to interviews, it gives them a chance to show off their talents and impress the recruitment agent and client. Successf...]]></description>
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		<title>How to write a killer CV</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=f8e333a780c9c6020c7e28e2a7890cf4f2fc0360</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=f8e333a780c9c6020c7e28e2a7890cf4f2fc0360</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:41:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>How To guides</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Put yourself in a recruitment agent's shoes, every day you receive dozens of CVs which vary greatly in quality and it's your job to wade through them and sort the wheat from the chaff. A recruitment agent will quickly scan your CV and unless it's well presented look for any reason to move on to the next one.

JMK Group UK are clear on the competitive nature of securing a contract role: "If you s...]]></description>
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		<title>How to be a Freelance Contractor</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=d98bdf5cecdd798404b081ac2ec0df1d61aae58e</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=d98bdf5cecdd798404b081ac2ec0df1d61aae58e</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:39:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>How To guides</category>
		<description><![CDATA[JMK Group UK is one of the top contractor umbrella companies, and explains how any individual can go about becoming a contractor. You may be in full time employment or just starting out and wondering how your skills can earn you a decent income. Either way you want to explore what life as a contractor means and how best to go about it.
First off, being a freelance contractor is quite different fr...]]></description>
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		<title>How did contracting start?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=2c8b6d2e5735b26bca1cc8b2e8656810266fe60f</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=2c8b6d2e5735b26bca1cc8b2e8656810266fe60f</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:38:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>How To guides</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Why are there Contractors? Who Benefits and Why?
The Background to why Companies and Businesses Need Professional Contractors.
JMK Group UK explains that contracting exists for a number of reasons:

A company may have to complete a project in a specific timescale. It may not warrant employing a full time member of staff, but on the other hand no current employee has the necessary spare time ne...]]></description>
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		<title>How to find the Best Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=105ea02379ae43a1eda2658ba2c74f8540651c80</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=105ea02379ae43a1eda2658ba2c74f8540651c80</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>How To guides</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Umbrella Companies - What are they all about?

"I want the cheapest umbrella company!"


"What's the best umbrella company?"


"How do I compare umbrella companies?"

These are just some of the questions anyone new to contracting would ask themselves. Where exactly can you find a list of umbrella companies or even individual umbrella company reviews? There was a time when finding a good ...]]></description>
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		<title>Contractor Agent Relationship, part two</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=0ef04f325c875b0e1601bc0f2a2582b0a45148c7</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=0ef04f325c875b0e1601bc0f2a2582b0a45148c7</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Robert Litjens is a performance catalyst. He increases the performance of the relationship recruitment agents have with their Contractors and protects it where it is most vulnerable, as an extension of a Contractor Care Program.
In Part One Robert Litjens discussed Account Management and the &lsquo;Time of your Life'. Here in part two he asks "What is it you want?"
Part Two
3. Is This Something...]]></description>
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		<title>Contractor and Agent Relationship</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=72dd7804902d2e58b30175e9221290a00267e431</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=72dd7804902d2e58b30175e9221290a00267e431</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Robert Litjens is a performance catalyst. He increases the performance of the relationship recruitment agents have with their Contractors and protects it where it is most vulnerable, as an extension of a Contractor Care Program.
In Part One Robert discussed Account Management and the &lsquo;Time of your Life'.
In Part Two he asked, "What is it you want?"
Here in Part three Robert discusses how ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to pay Contractors</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=84a89a5e4eefb97900fde724edd1d9f7a08c134b</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=84a89a5e4eefb97900fde724edd1d9f7a08c134b</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[How to pay your Contractors
With so many services offering different ways to pay contractors, it is difficult for recruitment agencies to decide which ones are safe and how to minimise their risks.
However, most experts would probably agree that to avoid the risk of additional tax costs, payments to temporary workers (not actually employed by the recruitment agency) should be made either through...]]></description>
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		<title>Agencies duty to check suppliers</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=6955c741507b3283a5ed9299af2961851534c91e</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=6955c741507b3283a5ed9299af2961851534c91e</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[ContractorSupermarket featured umbrella company iBalance takes stock of the latest HMRC attempt at ensuring the umbrella industry is acting within current legislation.
HMRC have issued a new press release on 6 August regarding their concerns about intermediaries offering services to pay temporary workers (such as umbrella companies).
Due Diligence
They have also published a &lsquo;Due Diligence...]]></description>
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		<title>Part 1 of the Contractor Agent Relationship</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=6e327b66b7ea7258d825cf3fb3bbcdbcc6b448df</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=6e327b66b7ea7258d825cf3fb3bbcdbcc6b448df</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Robert Litjens is a performance catalyst. He increases the performance of the relationship recruitment agents have with their Contractors and protects it where it is most vulnerable, as an extension of a Contractor Care Program.
&nbsp;
1. Account Manager
"I would be reluctant to speak on your unique situation...but outside that, I believe an Account Manager invests significant time, effort, ene...]]></description>
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		<title>Contractor umbrella companies - how to choose one</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=235de8c15cbb29a50b1c005fc9988465fcfcc06c</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=235de8c15cbb29a50b1c005fc9988465fcfcc06c</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[ContractorSupermarket talks to Bytestart about how to go about choosing an umbrella company. Bytestart is the fastest growing and one of the most popular small business sites in the UK with over 145,000 unique visitors in January 2009 alone. Independently run and operated by online specialists, Bytestart provide no-nonsense guides, articles and tips for start ups and existing small companies.
Asi...]]></description>
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		<title>Why you should Complain to your Contractor Umbrella Company.</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_company_complaints</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Why you should Complain to your Umbrella Company.  Study after study shows that a happy customer is a loyal one and, in turn, a  loyal customer boosts sales and profits. It seems all companies would act on  this.   "Because it's common sense doesn't mean it's common practice. It's worrying that  for many contractor umbrella companies the drive to improve has levelled out in  the past three to four...]]></description>
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		<title>Contractor Umbrella Company Mistakes</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_company_mistakes</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractor Umbrella Company MistakesThe average contractor umbrella company will make around 2 mistakes a year that  will directly affect you as a contractor. Depending on how well your umbrella  company manage those mistakes will determine whether you stay on as a customer  with that contractor umbrella company. It would be better to have one mistake a  month which was satisfactorily resolved (ca...]]></description>
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		<title>How much should you pay your Contractor Umbrella Company?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_company_prices</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:07:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[How much should you pay your Umbrella Company?  There isn't a hard and fast amount that we recommend you should pay for your umbrella company. There are a wide range of prices umbrella companies will charge their contractors, anything from &pound;40 to well over  &pound;200 a month. Make sure you know exactly what your umbrella company charges  before you register with them, and make sure you ask ...]]></description>
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		<title>Is a Contractor Umbrella Company your Best Option?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_alternatives</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_alternatives</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Is an Umbrella Company your Best Option? For most freelancers an umbrella company will be the simplest and most  straightforward way to handle your administration while you are in contract, but  for the minority of contractors it may be worth checking out the alternatives to  an using a contractor umbrella company.   Agency PAYE    This is a popular alternative for many contractors to using an umb...]]></description>
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		<title>What is an Umbrella Company?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=whatisanumbrella</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:05:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[What is an Umbrella Company?
Your 1 Minute Guide to Umbrella Companies. An umbrella company is simply a ready made ready to go limited  company which you can pay to use while you are contracting rather than setting  up your own limited company. There are no long-term commitments when using an umbrella company. An umbrella company is specifically  designed for use only when you are in contract. Yo...]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits Of Working Through An Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=439721978032d207c68857109226a0e56ba6a61f</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractor Supermarket asks 1st Contract Umbrella about the basics of contracting and how contractors could benefit from registering with an umbrella company.
Contractor Supermarket (CS): Can you explain, in pretty simple terms and using no jargon, what an umbrella company is?
1st Contract (1st): An umbrella company acts as an employer to individuals who work in temporary roles. It enables them ...]]></description>
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		<title>Freelance World helps Contract Workers with Scandinavian Tax System</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=05468063b2fa7c4371c6c1d43c02c7140a13ffe9</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>International</category>
		<description><![CDATA[As the UK jobs market struggles in the aftershock of the credit crunch and recession, many skilled workers and professionals in the oil and gas market have found new opportunities elsewhere.
Thanks to its close vicinity to the UK, a high standard of living and a vibrant energy and renewables industry, Norway has become an attractive overseas destination for job seekers.
Of course, there's no suc...]]></description>
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		<title>Umbrella Company Expenses</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=bc27cf13b8c8e51be296b63c11f5afc1a18e2bc9</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractors join umbrella companies for many reasons: ease of use, reduced paperwork and convenience to name but a few. But some contractors think that by joining an umbrella company they will be able to start claiming for a variety of expenses which they won't actually incur. By doing this the contractor believes they can increase their net pay (ie make a profit) without the tax man minding. This...]]></description>
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		<title>Tailor-made financial solutions for contractors and freelance workers</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=31abef1fdec9377e3ef794a2d9023db42db6e1e7</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=31abef1fdec9377e3ef794a2d9023db42db6e1e7</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to introduce a new financial service to all our Freelance Contractors, provided by Freelancer Financials.
Freelancer Financials are highly regarded and experienced Independent Financial Advisers who specialise in offering tailor-made financial solutions for contractors and freelance workers like you.
Whether you are a first time contractor, or a "veteran", Freelancer Financials ...]]></description>
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		<title>Umbrella Companies Benefit Contractors</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=4b544dd46c50eca31b390a6b9adc75f23c5756f1</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Freelance temporary contractors love the lifestyle and sense of freedom that comes with being self-employed. Choosing how to trade as a contractor is an important part of freelancing, and the choice between setting up your own limited company or using the services of an umbrella company has to be considered. Whilst some contractors are happy to take responsibility for raising invoices, completing ...]]></description>
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		<title>Contracting on a UK Work Visa</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=4a002fe2b79713fab85b3934298af20f183c6402</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:52:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Each year thousands of high level professionals from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and India travel to the UK on temporary work visas to build careers as freelance contractors. Many are unsure of which visa to use and what contracting structure to operate through while working in the UK. This article looks at the 4 most common work visas for expat professionals and the contracting options (...]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits Of Working Through An Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=151ef14cd812e3a2d974d125c1241019819f9c20</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractor Supermarket asks featured umbrella company 1st Contract Umbrella about the basics of contracting and how contractors could benefit from registering with an umbrella company.
ContractorSupermarket (CS): Can you explain, in pretty simple terms and using no jargon, what an umbrella company is?
1st Contract (1st): An umbrella company acts as an employer to individuals who work in temporar...]]></description>
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		<title>Umbrella Company Business Expenses</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=business_expenses_a_contractor_can_claim_through_an_umbrella_company</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[When a contractor uses the services of an umbrella company, not only do they benefit from a life free of administration and the onerous burden of paperwork, but also benefit from the opportunity of paying less tax. This is made possible by claiming for various business expenses. HMRC dictate exactly what business expenses are allowed which currently include such items as: professional subscription...]]></description>
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		<title>Why would a contractor consider using an Umbrella Company?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=8ade8d05aa5735e4f0ddc2f2517aedaed2892dd4</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[If you're an individual who is considering becoming a contractor you probably already know that you need the support of a &lsquo;back-office' support team. This is because as a contractor you need help with your administration. Things like getting limited company status, an invoicing and money collection service, guidance on how to trade within the law, help dealing with a load of HMRC forms and t...]]></description>
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		<title>Carrington umbrella company announces new benefits</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=97e1af3792aac708cc08e49467eb58cef34b6274</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Umbrella Company</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Carrington umbrella company have introduced a new contractor benefit which no other umbrella company has and its very exciting according to Operations Manager MaryMcDonald.

"We're not satisfied with our umbrella company service even though it's been rated as the best by contractors on the umbrella comparison site Contractor Supermarket. So we were determined to make it even better. Carrington u...]]></description>
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		<title>The future has arrived...</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=8b65b0b79dc9c5027fd979c00a66b4aa6fa1580f</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Umbrella Company</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Uxbridge, Middlesex - at 9am on 17th August 2009 Excellium Umbrella Services will be open for business and accepting registrations from contract workers. As the newest Umbrella Company in the UK Excellium believe they have the answer to solve contractor's frustrations, when receiving their pay through an Umbrella Company. Legislation has forced many changes upon companies within the industry and a...]]></description>
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		<title>Four New Recruits As Danbro’s Growth Continues</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=91a572d49324d7232006c2eb30dce10a346eeac4</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Umbrella Company</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Blackpool-based specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, has added another four recruits to its team as the firm continues to buck the economic downturn with its umbrella and limited company services, aimed at the thousands of temporary and freelance workers in the UK.
Zoe Irvine and Aqsa Mirza have joined Danbro's new business team, responsible for building relationships with recruitment ...]]></description>
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		<title>Contractors claim business expenses via sms text.</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=81e183fcef3bd8f756d4a4cd55a1c8e572232690</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Umbrella Company</category>
		<description><![CDATA[As 2009 draws to a close it's a good time to look back and see what changes to the umbrella company industry have occurred and how it affects contractors. Firstly, the doom mongers who predicted the end to competition through consolidation have been proved totally wrong. As have those individuals who forecast an exodus by contractors away from using an umbrella company due to new legislation. In f...]]></description>
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		<title>Advantages of Using an Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=7874987d9c551625b9e3e970d6401e98d0bae778</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=7874987d9c551625b9e3e970d6401e98d0bae778</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[If you're a contractor and stop for a minute to consider all the work that's required to set up your own limited company, apart from the cost and the time it takes, working through an umbrella company is a breeze.
To open an account and start working through an umbrella company couldn't be easier. There are different ways of doing this but the simplest and quickest way is to register online. Once...]]></description>
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		<title>Limited Company Vs Paye Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=a72473e53954101e6de96b35612115fb9ea491f6</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=a72473e53954101e6de96b35612115fb9ea491f6</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:34:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractor Supermarket invite GoUmbrella to talk about the differences between using the services of an umbrella company and setting up your own limited company.
Since the introduction of the Managed Service Company (MSC) legislation in the budget 2007, the only way an independent contractor can comply with this legislation is to set up his or her own personal limited company or to use the servic...]]></description>
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		<title>Contracting vs. Permanent</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=7bd267992fddca8c9da84e4d7d0af32243817d7f</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=7bd267992fddca8c9da84e4d7d0af32243817d7f</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[As the recession bites and many IT professionals suddenly find themselves at home living on a regular diet of daytime TV and microwave pizzas, the age old argument of Contracting vs. Permanent comes back to the fore. If you have always been a permanent member of staff, then you probably look at contractors with a certain amount of disdain.
For you, contractors are the ones in flashy suits, who wa...]]></description>
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		<title>Advantages of becoming a limited company.</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=2a22b0fb927c146e952b653b314fc7257cdee17f</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=2a22b0fb927c146e952b653b314fc7257cdee17f</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[The alternative to an umbrella company.
If you're a contractor just getting started, you'll be thinking about your weekly umbrella company charge (apart from the hundred other things - like "How do I compare an umbrella company?" and "I could do with a list with the best umbrella company at the top.") and the legal status of umbrella companies.
You may also be considering either self employment ...]]></description>
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		<title>Limited Company Vs Paye Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=6de05e049683a3f1cebf94f59be3b50c68e6954c</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=6de05e049683a3f1cebf94f59be3b50c68e6954c</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[ContractorSupermarket invite GoUmbrella to talk about the differences between using the services of an umbrella company and setting up your own limited company.
Since the introduction of the Managed Service Company (MSC) legislation in the budget 2007, the only way an independent contractor can comply with this legislation is to set up his or her own personal limited company or to use the service...]]></description>
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		<title>Move from Limited Company to Umbrella Company</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=limited_to_umbrella</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=limited_to_umbrella</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Moving from your Own Limited Company to an Umbrella Company   Some of the reasons why you may consider moving from your own limited company to  an umbrella company:
Because you've had enough of:

the paperwork that comes with being a director of your own limited company
the endless pain of limited company excel spreadsheets
dealing with government authorities like Companies House and HMRC
ra...]]></description>
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		<title>Contractor Limited Company Considerations</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=contractor_limited_company</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=contractor_limited_company</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Considerations when setting up your own limited company:   Appointment of Director, appointment of Secretary, accounting reference date,  registered office address, opening of business bank account, VAT application,  payroll scheme application, corporation tax reference application, accounting  system, IR35 status, shareholding structure, salary levels and expenses.   Ongoing chores when running y...]]></description>
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		<title>How to Pass IR35</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=278a1babd42e8f0d25b7c1ced32fd7709508ced4</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[As a contractor you want to earn as much money as possible. Why else would you give up the security of working as an employee of a company? Working as a contractor will secure you a higher rate of pay. Another way of increasing your income is to reduce your tax bill. If you trade through your own limited company you can reduce your income tax and National Insurance contributions.
But not every co...]]></description>
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		<title>IR35 Umbrella Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=0dd0e96e78878c160bf8477a05102db81e557dc9</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=0dd0e96e78878c160bf8477a05102db81e557dc9</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you new to contracting? Are you looking for an IR35 umbrella company? If you are you could be looking for some time because there's no such thing as an &lsquo;IR35 umbrella company'. IR35 is simply an HMRC reference to a certain legislation which stops contractors from avoiding tax.
All umbrella companies operate within IR35 because they tax their clients at source in line with PAYE rules - j...]]></description>
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		<title>The IR35 Test for Contractors</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=1f4e8d2879901dab40c95043cb7245170763642b</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Much has been said about this tax law which brought to an end a very lucrative contracting lifestyle for some. The Labour Government brought in this new law back in 2000. It's meant to stop what is called &lsquo;disguised employment' and make people working through their own limited company as a contractor pay the same tax as an employee.
It wasn't directed at all contractors, just the ones who w...]]></description>
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		<title>Ten myths about IR35</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=what_is_ir35</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:23:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[IR35 will affect your earnings and it should be a major factor in deciding whether you setup your own limited company or work through a PAYE umbrella company. If you choose to set up your own limited, the difference between being &lsquo;inside' or &lsquo;outside' IR35 can affect your net take home pay. Mark Ridgeon, Managing Director of Excellium Umbrella, comments:

"Choosing an umbrella compan...]]></description>
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		<title>One minute guide to IR35</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=0fcf27568794cb9c243da28d2822ae0c3a6ec1ad</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=0fcf27568794cb9c243da28d2822ae0c3a6ec1ad</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[IR35 is an HMRC tax law designed to increase government tax revenues by preventing contractors avoid tax.
Contractors would benefit financially if their contract was outside of the IR35 laws. This is because they could take a proportion of their income as a dividend and so avoid an element of tax. The IR35 tax law, which has been around for about ten years, now covers most contractors in the UK. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Contractor Income Protection Insurance</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=bdddc86303c0a63efaf4eb817abc97d066102f72</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=bdddc86303c0a63efaf4eb817abc97d066102f72</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Income Protection</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Income Protection for Contractors can provide a tax free monthly income to protect your current lifestyle if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
Income replacement policies (PHI) might appear similar when applying for a quote but vary considerably. It is therefore essential that you get the right cover and not the cheapest policy quoted.
There are a couple of factors Contractors sho...]]></description>
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		<title>HMRC announce their intentions regarding umbrella companies.</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=f0cb8364a6632857096411d1bca2b87e211a10a4</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>HMRC</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractor Supermarket talks to ex HM Inspector of Taxes Bob Jones regarding the latest move by HMRC concerning the activities of umbrella companies and how they interpret current taxation laws concerning contractors.
This was posted on to the HMRC website on Friday.
Bob Jones has written many authoritative articles in the past regarding dispensations and over arching contracts. Last year HMRC p...]]></description>
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		<title>A New Job A New Start</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=9bec4b8c92ff9b79515b54e32bfee9db8026054d</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=9bec4b8c92ff9b79515b54e32bfee9db8026054d</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>General Interest</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday I handed in my notice at my current employer because I've got a new job.
The new job has come out of the blue, I didn't even go looking for it, it came looking for me. It's great because in effect, I've been head-hunted. That is a really great feeling.
So, I've got 5 weeks left here before I start my new job as a Contract Designer. I will still be involved in the automotive industry, b...]]></description>
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		<title>My First Day as a Contractor</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=08ae66012a8c6e98ecc404030efe7ea80f1533b5</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>General Interest</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Monday saw me start my new career as a Contract Design Engineer.
As first days go it was a pretty quiet affair. I arrived nice and early and met up with my new boss. After a few formalities, I then had the obligatory Health and Safety induction which is pretty much the same wherever you go. This lasted about an hour and then it was back to the office to get accustomed to the workstations.
Once I...]]></description>
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		<title>Real Life: My New Job Starts Next Week</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=57776861df1c532e18d71d8d21e1a1abd0964be1</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=57776861df1c532e18d71d8d21e1a1abd0964be1</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>General Interest</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Real life story. Part Two.
Our intrepid permie, Gareth, forges ahead with preparations for his new life.
It's now only one week until I begin my new job as a Contract Design Engineer. I'm really looking forward to it, as it is going to be the start of an exciting new chapter in my life.
When the opportunity came along, trying to decide whether to make the jump seemed to be a scary proposition. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Dos and Donts on your First Day</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=86c5237517a5096dd9c56be8c25a8cfe6d9bf6c5</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:08:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>General Interest</category>
		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of traps waiting for you on your first day at work. Here are some of the do's and don'ts.
1.     Don't get in late. The boss will be waiting for you and it won't look good if he starts to worry. It gets really bad if he calls up the agency who will then call you up wherever you are.
2.     Don't not turn up. Even if you do have another job, don't just fail to appear. Tell the ...]]></description>
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		<title>One in 5 Contractors Suffer Depression</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=fd18fcbb9c8aa43ab76cd1f66f1c60fc6d47eed5</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:08:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>General Interest</category>
		<description><![CDATA[The recession continues to take its toll - and not only financially.
According to Norwich Union Healthcare, half of British workers are experiencing panic attacks and insomnia.
The insurance giant's annual poll of 200 GPs, 200 business leaders and 1,000 employees found half of workers admitting to stress, with one in five suffering depression.
Health of the Workplace, published last month, also...]]></description>
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		<title>There are 4 Phases in an IT Contracts Lifecycle</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=a10dc4501fce3e5cb03242c0968f355e1a2aff72</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>General Interest</category>
		<description><![CDATA[(1) BRAND NEW CONTRACT(2) CONTRACT EXPIRY(3) INTERVIEW(4) BETWEEN CONTRACTS
Each of these phases is presented to you in the form of a double edged sword.. and a moment that represents an opportunity you can seize.. OR be seized (and immobilized) BY.. OR worst still takes you into the worlds most dangerous place of all... complacency.
This is when you are sitting by the phone.. waiting for your a...]]></description>
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		<title>IT Contractor Woes in 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=a3cdde47a93d8c6ce6721698920945e24351216d</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>General Interest</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractor Supermarket, which compares the top 100 umbrella companies for IT contractors, talks to Brian Maitlis about the state of the IT industry today.
The current economic crisis has had a severe effect on the IT contractor market. In fact, since the last quarter of 2008, the number of jobs being advertised has dropped massively. The scale of the job cuts in other industries only serve as to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Contract roles Job Boards</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=a024ff5172e73a09e906fd38e0cbd60e92301c46</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>General Interest</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contractors looking for their first, or next, contract role want to see more than job adverts when they visit a job board.
Results from a recent survey reveal that only a third of online job hunters visit job boards to look for new roles. Another third visit these sites to post their CV to alert recruitment agents of their availability. These results are part of NORAS 09 research findings amongst...]]></description>
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		<title>Umbrella company contractors face 60% tax.</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=c4fbc5af4179f3c77368cdb9d325db0d99da2836</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Financial</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Personal Allowance removal 2010/11 - Umbrella Company Contractors need to plan to avoid 60% Tax
We all know that the economy is in a pretty bad place at the moment and that only a step change in either government spending or increased tax revenues (most likely both) will rescue the UK.
UmbrellaSupermarket featured umbrella company Carrington Umbrella, has been looking at one section of the marke...]]></description>
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		<title>Are Lending Conditions Relaxing for Contractors?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=9f7ffe1ca81eb10b3e74551fd49f7cfea12d1a3d</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Financial</category>
		<description><![CDATA[No surprises from the Bank of England this lunchtime, as once again the base rate was kept at 0.50%.
This follows closely on the heels of the pre-budget report where it was announced that the temporary stamp duty holiday, which increased the threshold from &pound;125,000 to &pound;175,000, would finish as planned at the end of the year.

Activity in the housing market has increased markedly sin...]]></description>
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		<title>Remortgaging</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=3e83976c6526175c2fc9aa34ef4b84081a032a66</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Financial</category>
		<description><![CDATA[As competition between mortgage lenders has grown, you should consider taking advantage by establishing whether a more cost effective mortgage is available to fit with your current circumstances as a contractor.
Is your current mortgage the most cost effective?
Switching your mortgage can be simple and could save you money. Some mortgage brokers have bespoke underwriting arrangements in place fo...]]></description>
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		<title>Where does the Death of Self-Cert leave Contractors?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=34d6d88be9b5e2e44702d2f0d7790b1503f335af</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Financial</category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bank of England have again held the base rate at 0.50%, as they strive to steer the UK economy out of recession with the help of the Treasury and the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Last month the FSA took an initial step towards this by announcing new proposals that included a ban on Self-Cert Mortgages.
Self-certification mortgages, also dubbed liar loans, accounted for one third of ne...]]></description>
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		<title>Contractor Weakness Interview Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[An obvious interview question is "What are your weaknesses?"
There are several ways in which you can answer this question in order to turn it to your advantage. Here are some ideas you can use to answer &lsquo;weakness' interview questions.
Answers to Biggest Weakness Interview Questions
Most recruitment agents will not ask you to list all your weaknesses. You will be expected to give your one ...]]></description>
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		<title>Frequently Asked Interview Questions for Contractors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[On the whole contract job interviews with recruitment agents usually turn out to be memorable experiences - either good or bad. Contractor candidates who are well prepared, and have done even a little bit of research on what interview questions are likely, always stand a better chance of nailing the interview, compared to those contractors who are completely unprepared. What matters most in an int...]]></description>
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		<title>Networking your way into a New Contract Role</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Contract Networking Interview
This is an effective method of landing your next contract assignment, and doesn't cost you a penny - well, maybe sometimes the cost of a lunch!
Are you searching for a contract role that you think would be rewarding and would really suit you? Here's a way of getting that contract position that's incredibly effective. This method doesn't have a recognised term but ca...]]></description>
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		<title>Questions to Ask the Recruitment Agent</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Interviews are a two way process, and will always be a case of give &amp; take. You give the recruitment agent information about yourself, starting with your CV, and you take information from the recruitment agent about the contract role, the client and what will be expected from you.
The recruitment agent will want to ascertain if you are suitable for the contract assignment and you want to know...]]></description>
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		<title>Job Interview Questions for Contractors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Preparation Preparation Preparation
This is where you get to shine and show your best side to your recruitment agent or client. An interview is a positive step forward which means you're past first base. Give yourself a pat on the back but don't take your eye off the ball. Continue with meticulous preparation and give yourself the best chance of being selected for the contract role.
Think and Ac...]]></description>
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		<title>Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Interview</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[An interview over a meal occurs when one or both parties do not want to be seen at competitor's premises or talking to a rival.
It is more discreet to meet at a restaurant. It follows a different approach and so different groundwork needs to be considered. The interview will probably be slightly longer than any other form of interview.
Protocol, Etiquette and Manners
Your interviewer/employer w...]]></description>
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		<title>Phone Interviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[This is likely to be the first contact with your recruitment agency or client. Phone interviews are often used when a contractor is in a different country from the recruitment agency or client.
Remember that phones interviews are just an extra step working towards a face to face interview with the recruitment agent.
You need to be aware the phone interviews have slightly different aspects to the...]]></description>
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		<title>Group Interviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Group interviews can see maybe a dozen hopeful candisates all together in the same room, with any number of mebers of the interviewing company.
This type of interview is more demanding than the 1-2-1 interview format. You will be assessed in a group with other hopeful candidates. All your peers and rival candidates will be in the same room during the interview process.
The group interview is int...]]></description>
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		<title>One on One Interviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[The InterviewYou'll most likely have an interview with a single person. This is the most usual type of interview. The 1-2-1 interview is both a conversation and a test. Both sides will end up by forming an opinion of the other

The interviewer: whether the candidate is right for the job and will fit in with the other members of the team
The interviewee: if the company is right for him/her and i...]]></description>
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		<title>General Interview Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:53:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Basics - Interview tips for Success
You're going to be judged and assessed right from the moment you enter the company's reception area. Starting with the initial small talk you should be alert and attentive, listen to your interviewer carefully and answer with thought. You aren't talking to your mates down at the pub; you are talking to your prospective boss.
Be polite and don't waffle. If ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to Create an Effective Contractor CV for Senior Roles</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=965b4502bb886e59f7cd25194468a8735ab43d08</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[A contractor's CV is not intended to land them a contract, particularly if the role is mission critical for the client. A CV cannot, in itself, make a contractor qualified for roles outside their skills-set. The more senior the role within a client the longer the CV tends to be, sometimes up to three or four pages and with more detail which empasises both tactical and strategic contributions. The ...]]></description>
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		<title>Create the perfect CV</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=504fd4f2d6dca6e17ee507d1177dbf33760fab00</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Yeung is a psychologist and author. He recently held a CV clinic on the BBC's Working Lunch programme.
He was asked for his CV dos and don'ts: here are his top tips.
Start from scratchAlways write a new CV from scratch rather than updating an old one. The risk of merely updating an old one is that you leave information on there that is no longer relevant.
Stick to recent employment historyR...]]></description>
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		<title>CV Covering Letters</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=8d8c99e26b732556de537b6e37e10f2ac2d51e2b</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Covering Letters
The covering letter that you send to a potential employer is arguably just as important as the CV or application form that it accompanies.
It is the ideal opportunity for you to expand on the skills and experiences that are highlighted in your CV whilst also enabling you to express your personality. There are two principal types of cover letter which accompany CVs

Advert Resp...]]></description>
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		<title>CVs and Resumes Compared</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=033799931ea255d958026a277d771b251ebe25aa</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[CVs and Resumes Compared - A CV Centre Guide for Contractors
Although a CV essentially serves the same purpose as a resume, there are significant differences between the two documents.
In general, if you are applying for employment in the United States, the resume format is preferred, whereas the CV is the document of choice in the UK.
One of the principal differences between a CV and a resume ...]]></description>
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		<title>Explaining Gaps in Employment</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=e0cdb4bf1f5ed8d9d4f717d1e44770a4c05614fd</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:47:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a Gap in your CV? The CV Centre helps you to overcome this issue.
How you decide to explain any gaps in your employment on a CV, application form or cover letter can depend very much on what the specific reasons behind the gap are. Some gaps are much easier to explain away than others and the key is really to try and make it sound as positive as possible. If there is no way of avoidin...]]></description>
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		<title>How Important is a CV?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=cdebe88fcd043c9f2331f215f4f256c3de2a2017</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Your CV is critical. Think of it in terms of a shop window display. Walking along the street would you be tempted to go into a shop which had a grubby &amp; dirty display full of dust with rubbish strewn across the floor, broken mannequins wearing last year's fashion? Probably not! You'd just walk on by thinking "How on earth do they expect anyone to buy from them!"  A recruitment agent will scan ...]]></description>
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		<title>Your CV</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=74d02972c43f82f9977d92b597d710af1e9f2207</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=74d02972c43f82f9977d92b597d710af1e9f2207</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Contractor Services</category>
		<description><![CDATA[A recruitment agent will look for reasons to chuck your CV out and not call you for an interview. You've got about ten seconds before the agent hits the &lsquo;delete' button. This is because for the average contract position advertised several hundred applicants will send their CV through - and why not, it's so easy to do.
Faced with a stack of CVs to whittle down to a shortlist a recruiter hasn...]]></description>
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		<title>Why Joining an Umbrella Company can be Good News for Contractors</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=c0df6c6ceead7d2c5033c70c9fc3a394eac7883b</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=c0df6c6ceead7d2c5033c70c9fc3a394eac7883b</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Accounting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are a contractor or freelancer you can now benefit from the freedom that comes with such a professional lifestyle without all the hassles and administrative responsibilities normally associated with being &lsquo;self-employed'. Even better, you can also benefit from claiming various business expenses which will help reduce your tax bill and so increase your net take-home pay. This is why us...]]></description>
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		<title>An Umbrella Company is your Back-Office</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=3293abf50511b1055774f4cad623f80a20fb66e7</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=3293abf50511b1055774f4cad623f80a20fb66e7</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Accounting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[What does an Umbrella Company do?
Umbrella companies act as a contractor's back-office administration team. An umbrella company relieves a contractor from the burden of form filling, dealing with HMRC and understanding complex and ever changing legislation. Contractors no longer have to spend hours in front of their PC after a long days work.
Umbrella companies only charge when you are working a...]]></description>
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		<title>Is an Umbrella Company my Best Choice?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=5a61e2d0644a37a9478bf54ccca7f38f6c483304</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=5a61e2d0644a37a9478bf54ccca7f38f6c483304</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Accounting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[What method of trading is the best choice?
Being new to contracting you may be a bit dazzled by everything that's going on. You've probably had a few meetings with your recruitment agency to discuss suitable roles, where you'll have been on your best behaviour, of course, trying to come across confident and able for the role on offer. You will be sent for an interview with the client and certainl...]]></description>
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		<title>Umbrella Companies Answer a Contractor's Needs.</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=umbrella_companies_answer_contractors_n</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Accounting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[More and more people are turning to life as a contractor. Some because they may have lost their full time job and have no choice, and others who make the conscious decision to change the way they work and the rewards they get. Whatever the reason for deciding to become a contractor, the vast majority never look back and enjoy the lifestyle and freedom that freelancing brings.
The lifestyle is app...]]></description>
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		<title>Am I working inside or outside IR35?</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=working_with_ir35</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=working_with_ir35</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[All contractors that use an umbrella company service are deemed to be working within IR35. It's not something you need worry about.
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What is an umbrella company?HMRC umbrella companiesAre umbrella companies worth the money?Ten myths about IR35The IR35 test for contractors.
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		<title>Does a contractor umbrella company pay dividends?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>New to Contracting</category>
		<description><![CDATA[No. Dividends are not payable through a PAYE umbrella company solution.
Visitors who read this article went on to read these articles:
How to find the best umbrella company How to get your first contractHow to write a killer CVHow to choose an Umbrella Company...]]></description>
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		<title>Think about your sites name!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Umbrella Company</category>
		<description><![CDATA[All of these are legitimate companies that didn't spend quite enough time to consider how their online name might appear! These are not made up.  1. 'Who Represents' is where you can find the name of the agent that represents any celebrity. Their Web site is: www.whorepresents.com2. 'Experts Exchange' is a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at: www.expertsexchange.com3....]]></description>
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		<title>A cockroach will live nine days without its head</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Umbrella Company</category>
		<description><![CDATA[A cockroach will live nine days without its head, before it starves to death.
A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
A pig's orgasm lasts for 30 minutes.
A snail can sleep for three years.
All Polar bears are left-handed.
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.
Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.
An ostrich'...]]></description>
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		<title>Crazy but True</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=ec55eb6a5a03df3c813cdc3708d838e1c8d50e1e</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=ec55eb6a5a03df3c813cdc3708d838e1c8d50e1e</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Umbrella Company</category>
		<description><![CDATA[In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have 'the rule of thumb'
Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled 'Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden'...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wil...]]></description>
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		<title>Recruitment agencies need advice too!</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=266c2ff01f1317e1c1a0c725ddc39e5ad8ad3849</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=266c2ff01f1317e1c1a0c725ddc39e5ad8ad3849</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Information</category>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you a recruitment agent? Then you'll know that finding good reliable advice for your business can be difficult or even impossible to locate amongst the mass of information available on the web. There's so many websites claiming to solve recruitment agency's problems many of which are ineffectual at best and usually wide of the mark. So where can you go to find information which is actually wor...]]></description>
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		<title>Agencies duty to check suppliers</title>
		<link>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=cd45a80621c706c7584dcbab5d9a31441ad58e15</link>
		<guid>http://www.contractorsupermarket.info/articles.php?article=cd45a80621c706c7584dcbab5d9a31441ad58e15</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>HMRC</category>
		<description><![CDATA[ContractorSupermarket featured umbrella company iBalance takes stock of the latest HMRC attempt at ensuring the umbrella industry is acting within current legislation.
HMRC have issued a new press release on 6 August regarding their concerns about intermediaries offering services to pay temporary workers (such as umbrella companies).
Due Diligence
They have also published a &lsquo;Due Diligence...]]></description>
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