Contractor Expenses: What Can You Claim?
Contractor Expenses Explained When you’re working as a contractor, there are certain expenses you’ll incur, such as travel, equipment or even entertaining clients. Unlike working for an employer, you won’t have someone there to cover the bill for you, so you’ll be faced with two options as to how to treat those expenses moving forward. […]
Marriage Allowance For Contractors
Marriage joins two people together in the eyes of the law. And with this comes several benefits, including the Marriage Allowance for tax. But who qualifies? And how much is it worth? Read on as Umbrella Broker explores the ins and outs of the marriage allowance for contractors. What is the Marriage Allowance? First introduced […]
Contractor Insurance – What Cover Do You Need?
Insurance is paramount for contractors, covering you against legal costs, unexpected damage and even cyber attacks. There are several kinds of contractor insurance available, so it’s a smart move to get familiar before choosing the right one for you. That’s where Umbrella Broker can help, with our review of the different types of cover available […]
Contractor vs Consultant – Which is Best for You?
Contractor or consultant is a question faced by experienced professionals when they decide to work for themselves. And it’s a question that’s worth pondering over. Contractors and consultants differ in what they offer to companies, what they can expect to earn and what they actually do. With that in mind, it’s vital to choose the […]
How to Improve Your Daily Rate As A Contractor
Working as a contractor, it’s only natural your daily rate will get better. As you work, you will get more experience, improve your skills and add more services to your belt. The problem? How do you actually go about increasing your contract rate? In truth, there are several things to consider, such as why your […]
How to Find the Right Umbrella Company Calculator
What do you look for when comparing umbrella companies? Reviews, contract lengths, added extras? Much like any other product or service, it’s only natural that you want to know about the financial side of things too. Contractors pay an umbrella company to provide employer-like services – such as processing their tax and payroll, providing paid […]
What Is An Agency PSL? – A Contractors Guide
If you’re a contractor working through an agency, chances are you’ve come across Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) in the past. In simple terms, a PSL is a pre-approved list of umbrella companies that an agency will work with. So, what exactly does it mean for you and your chosen umbrella company? PSLs can be confusing. […]
Umbrella Company Reviews – What To Look For
Umbrella company reviews are a useful way to determine whether an umbrella company is right for you. It’s an important part of the comparison process, which can make things easier in future as you bill through the company. But what exactly should you look out for in reviews for umbrella companies – and which other […]
How to Make the Most of Your Time as a Contractor
Making the most of your time a s a contractor is important as contracting gives you more freedom than conventional employment. And with that freedom comes control over your own time. You need to manage your time properly not only to hit deadlines, but also to make sure you’re not spending too long on each […]
How to Choose the Best Umbrella Company
Finding the best umbrella company can be a confusing process for contractors. The reason being that most umbrellas simply aren’t clear about their impact on their client’s net take home. Some umbrella companies might offer enhanced benefits that outweigh their increased fees, while others might be clunky in the way that they process a timesheet. […]
