Confusion rains!!!

[Mojo]

OK I was a bit green round the gills and posted this originally in the general page.... a couple of days on and a few smart remarks later here is my original question.... Please help if you can.

Thanks.

I need to understand about umbrella companies and the pros and cons of IR35 and being a one man band i.e. limited company.
This looks like a really useful site that was recommended so can anyone help out there??
Also - I don't want to get stitched up by the agency on the hourly rate so any good tips on what "Market rate" means and how to get the best deal?

[paulb567]

Take a look at the guide to freelancing document at http://www.pcg.org.uk/freelancing.html

[Scaroth of the Jagaroth]

You won't get much or any help by occasionally popping up and asking "tell me everything there is to know about contracting". Contractors by their very nature have to be go-getting self-starters, so read these first and make sure you really are suited to the contracting frame of mind. Once you've read these, come back with specific questions and people will be more helpful.

CUK First Timers' Guide

PCG First Timers' Guide

IT Contractor Advice Guide

[Fleetwood]

reigns

[zeitghost]

There you are, I told you it was nicer in here...

[Francko]

There you are, I told you it was nicer in here...

It's true but it's a bit boring too. Anyone knows a good joke?

[ratewhore]

wouldn't worry about market rates. Look at it as more a case of 'not what i'm worth but what i can get'...

[Scaroth of the Jagaroth]

So, Mojo, how's it going? Have you got it all sorted now?

[zeitghost]

And shouldn't it be "Confusion Reigns"?

(ZG in Fleetwood mode).