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Sorry to hear of your un-booming. Yes do claim your pennies. That's what it's there for.
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Looking doesn't generate revenue. It's actually a cost to the business.Originally posted by rik sherman View PostDon't forget that whilst furloughed you can't look for a new contract as you are not allowed to do any revenue generating activity for the company.
Once you've won the work it becomes revenue generating.
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Don't forget that whilst furloughed you can't look for a new contract as you are not allowed to do any revenue generating activity for the company.Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostBudge up the bench please. Project canned due to lack of finance. So an interesting furlough chat with accountants tomorrow. 80% of £750 - is it really worth the effort?....
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Sad to hear but at least there is sunshine!Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostBudge up the bench please. Project canned due to lack of finance. So an interesting furlough chat with accountants tomorrow. 80% of £750 - is it really worth the effort?....
Many people are getting by with less than that so yes.
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Sounds like he was milking it.Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostThat’s great the government gives you 80% of your dairy £750 rate per day
Sorry for your loss
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That’s great the government gives you 80% of your dairy £750 rate per dayOriginally posted by Wilmslow View PostBudge up the bench please. Project canned due to lack of finance. So an interesting furlough chat with accountants tomorrow. 80% of £750 - is it really worth the effort?....
Sorry for your loss
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Bugger
On the bright side, once you find a new client, they’ll be much more OK with WFH than most of them used to be
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Budge up the bench please. Project canned due to lack of finance. So an interesting furlough chat with accountants tomorrow. 80% of £750 - is it really worth the effort?....
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