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Recent content by JamJarST

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    SJD Contact number

    What ever you do don't hold your breath while waiting for a useful reply from SJD!
  2. J

    CV's and Consultancies

    Quick answer: Both
  3. J

    Company can't pay it's corporation tax - hypothetical question

    Was there that assumption, though?
  4. J

    Company can't pay it's corporation tax - hypothetical question

    Are you sure about that? I thought Dividends could be declared out of reatined earnings even in a a year with no income or a loss.
  5. J

    Does right of substitution have to be in the contract?

    The last contract I had reviewed by QDOS had an implied right of substitution, but QDOS recommended amending it to be being an explicit term.
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    Enforced Xmas not working - penny pinching clients

    Seriously??? My willingness to follow a request from my client makes me have a contract job?!? You willingness to insist on working could be equally construed as a lack of MOO, Mr. businessman :eyes
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    Enforced Xmas not working - penny pinching clients

    I really feel sorry for you ignoring an instruction from a client and then wondering why he tells you he will not pay for work he instructed you NOT to do.
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    Enforced Xmas not working - penny pinching clients

    I need to spread some more rep before I can give you a + for that :wink
  9. J

    Enforced Xmas not working - penny pinching clients

    So when you invoice and they tell you they aren't paying, what are you going to do?
  10. J

    Aviva Contractor Shake-Up - All Out Within 60 Days + Rate Cut of 10%

    He's got a point though, you do moan about your clients a hell of a lot.
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    Bedouin Tax Solutions

    Do some research on IR35, my gut says you were inside in your last contract because you expected it to be come permanent and you probably allowed Direction & Control. Make sure you get the new contract reviewed and go into the new arrangement, whether it be Umbrella or Ltd, with both eyes open.
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    Bedouin Tax Solutions

    You do realise if you go with an Umbrella you will be clearing a LOT less a week don't you?
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    Enforced Xmas not working - penny pinching clients

    I took over 2 and a half months off to enjoy the summer and travel, this wasn't because I was betwenn contracts, I actually ended the contract to do it. No point making loadsa money if you cant enjoy it :)
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    Enforced Xmas not working - penny pinching clients

    It's not penny pinching, it is good business planning and management IMHO. They know that their permie staff is either away or not as productive during that period and that their ability to manage their contractors is probably limited. Added to that is the fact that some of the permies will be...
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    Bedouin Tax Solutions

    Have you looked at their website? breathe easy It's a joke, I would steer well clear based on that alone!

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