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Recent content by MikeB

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    Wife starting contract, use my LTD company or start new one?

    thanks for all that, appreciate the advice.
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    Wife starting contract, use my LTD company or start new one?

    Hi, I've been contracting in the UK for a number of years through a LTD company. If my wife was also to start contracting in the UK, does anyone have any advice on the pros/cons of either running this through my existing company or starting a new LTD company? Thanks, Mike
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    Contracting in America

    thanks :smile
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    Contracting in America

    Hi, Has anyone had experience of Contracting in America? I'm specifically looking at the West coast, but would really appreciate any practical advice on visas, sponsorship etc from anyone who's done it before. Thanks, Mike
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    How much do you pay your accountant...?

    £500 is seriously taking the p!ss, I pay about £1000 pa inc VAT, and mine did this recently for me for free. Make a quick call to companies house to check what the procedure is, then use this to challenge the fee you're being charged...
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    Clearsky accounting (formerly Quay) - price hike

    Grants CA Grants CA Hi, I went with Quay when I started up in 2005, paying £66 and actually ended up moving as I wasn't very impressed with the service. I've been with Grants CA for over 3 years now and am delighted with the service I get, very reliable and friendly. I pay around £90 (inc...
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    Sold - STC

    nice one :smile
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    IT Workers win £45m

    Logo Logo big improvement on the logo there FAQ...
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    Brown not on prescription painkillers

    A friend of the business secretary said: "Peter has to have a title because without one he quickly reverts to being a long, perfectly manicured streak of absolutely **** all." :rollin:
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    superb job

    did you apply?
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    "We're looking for about 10-12 guys"

    Is this ever frickin true? I always switch off at this point, assuming a CV gathering exercise!
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    Vagabonding

    bah, another plan B torn to pieces.
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    Did you have a nice weekend?

    No! I did an online BPEL training course on Sat/Sun afternoon which was boring :frown
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    Vagabonding

    Anyone read Vagabonding by Rolf Potts? I've just started it and am now convinced what I need to do is sell my house, pay off the mortgage and go live in Europe on the equity for the next wee while, instead of looking for non existent contracts on jobserve!

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