Umbrella Options

**sasguru** · 24 February 2006, 11:56

Originally posted by TomDolan

I would be greatful if anyone can recommend umbrella option as I'm just about to start contracting. I have a little experience of Giant and, with this latest contract JSA was recommended however, I've read what has been said about them and, decided they are not for me. I would have gone down the Orange Genie route however, I have made three requests for them to call and discuss their business, to date no call has materialised (shame as I thought they seemed the best option). I can only conclude they are too busy to take on new business (very unprofessional)

Generally I find the well-made large black umbrellas are a little more robust than the compact girly ones. But best of all are the large corporate golf umbrellas. Their metallic infrastructure is designed to withstand the highest winds.

**hyperD** · 24 February 2006, 11:57

Originally posted by TomDolan

I would be greatful if anyone can recommend umbrella option

Lots more here though:-

http://www.contractoruk.com/director...companies.html

**Mordac** · 24 February 2006, 13:17

Originally posted by TomDolan

I would be greatful if anyone can recommend umbrella option as I'm just about to start contracting. I have a little experience of Giant and, with this latest contract JSA was recommended however, I've read what has been said about them and, decided they are not for me. I would have gone down the Orange Genie route however, I have made three requests for them to call and discuss their business, to date no call has materialised (shame as I thought they seemed the best option). I can only conclude they are too busy to take on new business (very unprofessional)

When Giant and JSA get mentioned on here, it's usually in a rather negative light. I have never used either for anything, but I know several who have and all without exception had major problems somewhere along the way.
Orange Genie used to be very good, and went seriously downhill a couple of years ago. Until fairly recently I was using Parasol, and they are probably the only brolly that get decent recommendations on here.

**BillHicksRIP** · 24 February 2006, 14:40

My stock answer is stay the hell away from Prosperity4, and can recommend Parasol. Both based on personal experience.

**John Galt** · 24 February 2006, 15:10

I use ContractorUmbrella and they have always been very good

**TomDolan** · 24 February 2006, 15:29

Thanks

Appreciate the feedback guys thx

Umbrella Options