Parasol or 360?

[8_leg]

Hi everyone,

Really need your advice ASAP, as have to decide which umbrella company to go with. I was suggested Giant, but their quote was the lowest, so I'm now left with Parasol and 360 Group which gave me very similar quotes. I've heard some good things about Parasol from friends, but have no idea about 360. Perhaps any of you have experienced their services?

Any advice is much appreciated.

Thank you

[poppy01]

parasol second to none in my view.
dont know about the others

[pmeswani]

Hi everyone,

Really need your advice ASAP, as have to decide which umbrella company to go with. I was suggested Giant, but their quote was the lowest, so I'm now left with Parasol and 360 Group which gave me very similar quotes. I've heard some good things about Parasol from friends, but have no idea about 360. Perhaps any of you have experienced their services?

Any advice is much appreciated.

Thank you

Don't go for something because it is cheap. Much Cheapness sometimes = much s**tness.

However, I can recommend Parasol as they have always managed to advance pay me when I needed.

[8_leg]

Don't go for something because it is cheap. Much Cheapness sometimes = much s**tness.

However, I can recommend Parasol as they have always managed to advance pay me when I needed.

actually their weekly fee is the same as Parasol, but the total quote came to higher amount. but i totally see your point, thanks!

[pleomax]

I have used 360, used them for two contracts 3 months each. I have now set up my own Ltd co thats I am sure speaks volumes does it not?

[8_leg]

I have used 360, used them for two contracts 3 months each. I have now set up my own Ltd co thats I am sure speaks volumes does it not?

Thanks, i've already sort of decided to go with Parasol, looks like more solid option. especially considering the fact that most people know them.

[Ardesco]

I used 360 for 3 weeks when I started contracting while I was setting up my Ltd and they were utter pants. I doubt much has changed.....

[8_leg]

I used 360 for 3 weeks when I started contracting while I was setting up my Ltd and they were utter pants. I doubt much has changed.....

Thank you, i'm now very confident about my decision.

[Beefy198]

actually their weekly fee is the same as Parasol, but the total quote came to higher amount. but i totally see your point, thanks!

The take home shouldn't really change much - there is no 'magic wand' that they can wave to inflate your pay.

Are you sure they were identical quotes? Things such as how large an expense claim they put through, weeks worked across the year and deductions for holiday and sick (if they do that) play a part.

[BrilloPad]

Why not go ltd?