Umbrella Companies??

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Reccon replied

26 September 2005, 11:53
Dont worry not on commission or anything like that but we always recco Orange & Gold and OrangeGenie - 2 companies who we have never had complaints or problems with
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Xenophon replied

23 September 2005, 13:28
Originally posted by ladymuck

I only used an umbrella for three months on my first contract while deciding whether to stick with it or go back to being a permie. Wouldn't recommend using them long term, you lose way too much money!

I agree. I have used Giant incidentally and have never had an issue. Your own company is a much better long-term bet though.

Check out the First Timers guide on the main CUK site. Also lots of useful info on the PCG site.

CUK First Timers Guide

PCG Freelancing Info
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ladymuck replied

23 September 2005, 12:22
I only used an umbrella for three months on my first contract while deciding whether to stick with it or go back to being a permie. Wouldn't recommend using them long term, you lose way too much money!
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s2budd replied

23 September 2005, 11:46
Just Don't !

My money is in my bank account where I control it.
Anything else is just crazy.

I would not do anything else than go the limited company route if I were you.
It is more hassle but at least you will not get any nasty suprises.

Last edited by s2budd; 23 September 2005, 12:55.
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ladymuck replied

23 September 2005, 11:28
ooh, deja-vu! I used JSA, I think I might have recently mentioned that somewhere else too!
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DimPrawn replied

23 September 2005, 11:03
Go limited or wait until your money goes bye bye like 90% of the other "tax efficient" IT contractor umbrella schemes. See posts on "Safe Solutions" (safe my arse).
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insight14 replied

23 September 2005, 10:56
The umbrella that gets the most plaudits on here is Parasol. Giant gets panned.
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Marbles replied

23 September 2005, 10:22
Umbrella Companies

What happened to you or should I say what did they do?
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planetit replied

23 September 2005, 10:05
Never, ever have anything to do with Giant. I did once and I only just managed to get out with my sanity.

Remember the people recommending Giant are most likely on commission.
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~Craig~ replied

23 September 2005, 09:55
Wait for the 30 posts of "Setup a LTD company....................."

Have a look at no-longer limited.
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Marbles started a topic Umbrella Companies??

23 September 2005, 09:53
Umbrella Companies??

Can anyone recommend an umbrella company to use. The Giant Strongbox option has been suggested to me. Has anyone had any experience with Giant and is there anyone better I could use?

Thanks
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