Go read this thread - http://forums.contractoruk.com/thread7487.html then ask questions - all the answers are there but may need clarifying.
Or, if you want the short version - will it be cheaper to run your own LtdCo or to pay someone else to do it for you? Hmmm.....
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As my above (first) post - a friend used www.cakeincome.co.uk and thinks they are great as they set up Ltd cos not umbrellas. I have to say I am foggy about the difference - so any advice.....
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Cheers guys, seems most people are fine with them then. Good to get the reassurance.
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must admit I was pretty much unaffected by it all. Just lucky I guess.Originally posted by bassheadI had no problems before or whilst they were fannying on with their systems, and no problems since. Quite happy with them
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I had no problems before or whilst they were fannying on with their systems, and no problems since. Quite happy with themOriginally posted by walkerrobinHave Parasol sorted their service issues out yet?
Was just about to join them.
If not can you recommend a decent alternative brolly?
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My last 4 weekly timesheets were paid on time. All fine for me.
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Parasol now sorted?
Have Parasol sorted their service issues out yet?
Was just about to join them.
If not can you recommend a decent alternative brolly?
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not impressed
I am about to leave them (well I would if I could ever actually get hold of them). I spent 45 minutes on hold to them yesterday to chase a payment - finally got through to someone who had no idea what they were talking about and half way through the conversation the phone went dead. Called straight back and was put on hold for 15 minutes until 6pm when the offices obviously closed so the phone just went dead. Not impressed. Can anyone recommend a good alternative company?
I am even becoming nervous that despite Parasol's blanket emails saying there is no truth that they are going under, that they actually might have started already.
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Originally posted by DaveBHave you tried this chap?

Thanks DaveB, I now have coffee all over my desk.
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Have you tried this chap?Originally posted by teknoI feeel like an hostage and they always bad with costumers.
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Quick Commissioner! To the <strike>Bat</strike> Fleetwood SignalOriginally posted by teknoAgain Parasol , I still waiting my P45 from them and they always have problem with the new system.
I feeel like an hostage and they always bad with costumers.
christian
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Originally posted by teknoAgain Parasol , I still waiting my P45 from them and they always have problem with the new system.
I feeel like an hostage and they always bad with costumers.
christian
fleety??!?!!!!
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Parasol IT
Again Parasol , I still waiting my P45 from them and they always have problem with the new system.
I feeel like an hostage and they always bad with costumers.
christian
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Personally I'd rather have Rob Crossland for lunch for f***ing everything upOriginally posted by Pondlifemmmm spam for lunch today then.
If someone could offer a decent umbrella company service I would certainly look into them. Was going to check out Giant but won't bother after reading the comments on this board and you can just forget Prop4.
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