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    #11
    Originally posted by d000hg View Post


    Oops I did mean to add that one. Well how about that, the new frum software lets me add more options. So there you go
    Click it multiple times.
    Can we have a Plan B option (as both myself and AtW as a minimum fall into that category).
    merely at clientco for the entertainment

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      #12
      Originally posted by eek View Post

      Can we have a Plan B option (as both myself and AtW as a minimum fall into that category).
      My Plan B is coming along nicely

      Biggest problem... timing of extraction from lucrative plan A that means taking a short term financial hit
      See You Next Tuesday

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        #13
        Originally posted by eek View Post

        Can we have a Plan B option (as both myself and AtW as a minimum fall into that category).
        Well why not.

        I'm quite impressed the bulk seem to remain outside. And curious how our sole-trader manages, unless that's perhaps a side-line. I had always thought it was virtually impossible to get work this way unless it's "my mate needs a website for his company"?
        Originally posted by MaryPoppins
        I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
        Originally posted by vetran
        Urine is quite nourishing

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          #14
          Originally posted by d000hg View Post

          Well why not.

          I'm quite impressed the bulk seem to remain outside. And curious how our sole-trader manages, unless that's perhaps a side-line. I had always thought it was virtually impossible to get work this way unless it's "my mate needs a website for his company"?
          A lot of graphic designers and arty types seem to be sole-traders.

          I have no sources to back that up with.

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            #15
            Originally posted by ladymuck View Post

            A lot of graphic designers and arty types seem to be sole-traders.

            I have no sources to back that up with.
            You can be a sole trader provided:-

            1) there is no real risk of professional liability coming back and biting you.
            2) you are going direct to the client and no agency is involved (Agency regulations in 1977 stopped agencies employing people on a PAYE basis which is the point where limited companies started being used).

            So yep - a lot of arty / marketing / advertising stuff is sole-trader based.
            merely at clientco for the entertainment

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              #16
              Surprised so many still have Outside contracts when apparently the risks are too great...

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                #17
                Originally posted by eek View Post
                Surely inside Ir35 contract == umbrella as otherwise you are certified insane.
                But Umbrella != Inside Ir35 contract

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by ensignia View Post
                  Surprised so many still have Outside contracts when apparently the risks are too great...
                  It’s a bit self-selecting, purely anecdotal. The people that still hang around here will probably disproportionately work on outside contracts.

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by eek View Post

                    You can be a sole trader provided:-

                    1) there is no real risk of professional liability coming back and biting you.
                    2) you are going direct to the client and no agency is involved (Agency regulations in 1977 stopped agencies employing people on a PAYE basis which is the point where limited companies started being used).

                    So yep - a lot of arty / marketing / advertising stuff is sole-trader based.
                    You absolutely can be a ST but the issue seems to be few companies want to work that way. I really like the ST model in principle instead of being virtually forced to set up a company, though no idea how it compares in tax burden? If you were a ST during lockdown you could get a huge bucket of money too
                    Originally posted by MaryPoppins
                    I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
                    Originally posted by vetran
                    Urine is quite nourishing

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by ensignia View Post
                      Surprised so many still have Outside contracts when apparently the risks are too great...
                      The client decides now, so surely they shoulder the risk? Isn't that the whole point, which is why so many go blanket-inside for risk avoidance.
                      Originally posted by MaryPoppins
                      I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
                      Originally posted by vetran
                      Urine is quite nourishing

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