Originally posted by Andy Hallett
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Originally posted by malvolio View PostJust thinking laterally for a mo, why not put a bunch of volunteers on the payroll on minimum wage and selectively up your fees to cover them - say to about minimum wage less £25...?
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It's a double-edged sword. The FCSA have at last provided a kitemark for what was a pretty shambolic industry. As a buyer (which I was) it makes it easy to just go with a FCSA accredited company as to paraphrase the old adage, nobody gets fired for choosing an FCSA brolly.
That said it does create a Chicken & Egg situation for new entrants.
FWIW Lucy is 100% sound, and I'd be amazed if her business didn't stack up against the best of the best in that group on compliance.Last edited by Andy Hallett; 30 March 2020, 10:44.
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Just thinking laterally for a mo, why not put a bunch of volunteers on the payroll on minimum wage and selectively up your fees to cover them - say to about minimum wage less £25...?
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Originally posted by lucyclarityumbrella View PostThank you, you lot are awesome, but it is live numbers that are being payrolled. Just hoping that some of the agencies see the light and risk they are putting contractors at by putting them all through one company!
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostYep. The FCSA cartel is definitely an old boys club.
What actually counts as "being on the books" I wonder. I'd be more than happy to sign up to bump up the numbers but just not put any contracts through as I don't need a brolly at the moment.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostNo. Its the FCSA screwing her and anyone else starting umbrellas. You have to have a minimum number of employees and pay 11k+ to have a review before you can get approved. Problem is they are selling themselves as the only safe certification for brollies so no one will allow non FCSA brollies hence she can't get the numbers.
I've never seen anything like it. What professional body sets the bar so high that it kills off any new growth and excludes anyone else joining.
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Yep. The FCSA cartel is definitely an old boys club.
What actually counts as "being on the books" I wonder. I'd be more than happy to sign up to bump up the numbers but just not put any contracts through as I don't need a brolly at the moment.
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Originally posted by malvolio View PostI saw a post from her recently complaining that she can't get on some PSLs because she doesn't have enough contractors on her books - and can't get contractors on her books because Clarity is not on the PSL...
I've never seen anything like it. What professional body sets the bar so high that it kills off any new growth and excludes anyone else joining.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostLucy has some kind of interim approval as she is going through the process that had satisfied some agencies
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Originally posted by Aloha1 View Postthanks .they have to be FCSA Approved.
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Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostDo you have any other requirements?
Salary sacrifice
Same day payment
Child care vouchers
Etc ?
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Electric Lease cars via salary sacrifice is where it's at at the moment..
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Originally posted by Aloha1 View Postthanks .they have to be FCSA Approved.
Salary sacrifice
Same day payment
Child care vouchers
Etc ?
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostDo you have the choice who to go with? Do they have to be FCSA approved? Will you be presented with a list when you submit your choice?
If you've got free reign then speak to Lucy at Clarity Umbrella. She's posted on here for years and has provided a lot of invaluable advice and I have been an employee of hers in the past.
They also have a great uncapped pension offering so can use that to minimise your tax if you have a warchest from the Ltd or don't need all the income.
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Do you have the choice who to go with? Do they have to be FCSA approved? Will you be presented with a list when you submit your choice?
If you've got free reign then speak to Lucy at Clarity Umbrella. She's posted on here for years and has provided a lot of invaluable advice and I have been an employee of hers in the past.
They also have a great uncapped pension offering so can use that to minimise your tax if you have a warchest from the Ltd or don't need all the income.
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