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Recent content by StarBuck
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Second income (Plan B) while working abroad
Afternoon folks I'm after some tax advice on an upcoming assignment in Saudi Arabia. Before anyone shouts, I intend to discuss this fully with an accountant, I just want to see if anyone has been in a similar situation first. I'm about to head over to Riyadh for 2-3 years where I will be not...- StarBuck
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Credit Check - defaults but no CCJs
That's really useful, thanks - and thanks to all! I'll report back...- StarBuck
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Credit Check - defaults but no CCJs
I appreciate that would be the case for banks, in fact I never apply for banking contracts for that reason. However as I said my opportunity is within aerospace/defence, and I'm trying to establish is this is more for identity check reasons, and whether anything other than major black marks...- StarBuck
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Credit Check - defaults but no CCJs
Hi folks I've read various threads (including the sticky) on Security Checks, but would really like some advice on credit checks. I have been offered a position within aerospace/defence and will be credit checked as part of the screening process. I have had financial issues in the past, but...- StarBuck
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- check credit security clearance
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Going permanent but keeping office space
I am a contractor paying myself through a combination of PAYE and dividends. Next month I start =gulp= permanent employment elsewhere. I plan to keep the company going because there will be residual income from website hosting and monthly support contracts – as well as some freelance work. But I...- StarBuck
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Contract extension
Your client must be an energy company too :cool:- StarBuck
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Contract extension
Another 6 months and a 15% rate rise. You can stick your credit crunch up ur @rse! :music:- StarBuck
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Six Sigma
The art of common sense. I'm a green belt and never used it.- StarBuck
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Client wants to go direct.
Exactly the same situation I’m in. Agency has p*ssed off the client, so they want me direct. Two other contractors here go direct so they are comfortable with that arrangements. We’re meeting in the middle of the agency margin, which was substantial, so a nice rise for my company :smile Wrt...- StarBuck
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GPRS Iphone, V2 Software update
I'm chuffed with the software update, some great Apps. Not sure I'm going to bother with MobileMe though, Google's iPhone webapp does the job nicely. -
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How long after uni did you start contracting?
3.5yrs. Had to pick up 2 junior contracts (£150pd, £200pd) at first but I found you can move up from these quickly. If you're good that is :laugh- StarBuck
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Received an email today...
Always good to start the day with a laugh, before all the permies come in :smokin- StarBuck
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