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    My accountant chick - en

    WHat happened guys.. simon / alan / you normally have so much to say on things??????
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    My accountant chick - en

    Thanks to the latest developments surrounding MSC's I finally managed to set up a ltd company and also ensured that my contract terminated with Giant on the 5th April and had the remainder of my present contract transferred to my new company. I found an accountant via the PCG qualified scheme...
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    Advice for a newbie please

    The only reality check will be when you either never get an interview or when you are not selected ... and guess what.. the only way you can get it is by sending your CVs out... you never know what you may get.. good luck in your contract search
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    Pay for a Business Bank Account ?

    I have just signed up with Barclays via the PCG membership scheme and it is free banking for 12 months and 3 months there after. It also gives a standard rate of around 3.4 % for all excessive balances (the other free banks have tiered rates starting from 1.8 % depending on the balance). I...
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    Giant pull their Trailblazer service

    The very fact that you have set up a limited company, where you are the director (and if you have had a company sec appointed), it means it is your company and you can choose to operate it the way you like. Giant were only an expensive support structure under their trailblazer. so :bang: them...
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    No way round new MSC rules?

    My experience with this is that you are better off with your own ltd company (leave your msc provider..) I remember reading somewhere on PCG that you may have problems if you are continuing with your MSC even as a psc. Also there may be other alternatives like umbrellas like parasol it. As...
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    where has all the work gone ?

    It does not matter where the jobs have gone in relation to 6 years ago, what matters is that you need a job now. 1. Dig out all old contacts.. call them or send emails... there is no shame in asking if there are any openings in their company 2. seek out companies that need your skillset and...
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    Giant Trailblazer - IR35 Review

    I was with Giant Powerhouse. I probably would have taken up their trailblazer had they been more straight forward. But the way they have stated their fees for the various services .. reeks of guile... i do not want to do business with them if the only option is to operate as a ltd company. So I...
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    25,000 Extra Companies Registered

    I am on the bandwagon too :banana:
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    Can agencies dictate who you operate with?

    I think i may have opted out .. which is why they are saying this.. I have decided on the ltd company route...thanks every one for filling in.. i quite like this forum and intend to continue posting here.. Cheers :music:
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    Can agencies dictate who you operate with?

    Can recruitment agencies dictate that they only operate with preferred suppliers when it comes to umbrellas or that I have to operate as my own ltd company? :bang:
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    Giant Finally Unveils New Trailblazer

    Not me.. I have been with their powerhouse so far. I have only been contracting for 5 months.. but now.. the latest offering from Giant is taking the Pi** a bit.... I would never touch it even if I was a complete first time starter today.... I have told them to buzz off.... I am still looking...
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    Giant Finally Unveils New Trailblazer

    I think their new service is a rip off and they are making it look like they are doing a favour. I would steer clear of them :spank:
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    Opinions Please

    You dont ask .... you dont get... good for you alfab Good luck :banana:
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    Is this really legal

    Thanks everyone... It sounds too good to be true and like they say, if it is too good to be true, it probably is.... Cheers
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