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What to claim for / benifts
Hi, I'm new to contracting so please bare with me. I have set up my own ltd company and was wondering except for the normal expenses that I can claim back, what other benefits can I claim get whilst running my own business. Also is there any benefit putting my wife down as a partner of the...- Jamesw
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Professional indemnity insurance ?
I've just gained my first contract. I've been looking around and it seems that it might be an idea to purchase some professional indemnity insurance. I've looked around and I've had quotes from about £50 a month to £25 based on an insurance cover of 250K. Can anybody recommend and good...- Jamesw
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Working from home and business rates
It looks like I've secured my first contract. The contract requires that 95%, I will be required to work from home of the time. In light of this, should I have to worry about business rates on my home address.- Jamesw
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Which Umbrella Company ?
It looks like that I might have landed my first contract and now I'm thinking about what umbrella company to go with. I was looking at either Crystal or Parasol. Has anybody had any experaincing using these companies ?. If you could recommend anybody else that would also be good. Also while...- Jamesw
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New to contracting
Guys thanks for the replies. Fingers crossed that hopefully I should be able to land my first contracting roles soon. I was thinking that I'll probably go via the umbrella company route. Can anybody suggest a good / trusted umbrella company to use. I've looked around but they all seem to be the...- Jamesw
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New to contracting
Hi, Thanks for the info. I have no notice period as I've left my 'permy' job back in April (long story). I got married a couple of weeks ago so I've had plenty of things to keep me occupied. I'll check the info out as suggested. Thanks J- Jamesw
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New to contracting
After many years as a 'permy' working as a apps Support / oracle DBA, I'm seriously thinking about going down the contract route. I'm finding quite difficult trying to find my first contract role. I'm checking and applying for positions on Jobserve / etc but not getting much luck. Is there...- Jamesw
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