Choosing umbrella

[Yonmons]

I have used paystream as my umbrella for 10 months no issues with them whatsoever. Its okay saying use an umbrella thats not recognised, some of these agencies wont budge, for continuity when I came to my present gig I wanted to use NASA who I was already with but it was a no go, and if it comes to losing the gig, or playing umbrella ball, ill pass everytime.

[northernladuk]

Was saving something special for you

[lucyclarityumbrella]

Erm... How come he gets the name wrong and gets a hug?

Was saving something special for you "Thanking you kind sir for the recommendation!"

[northernladuk]

Thanking you

Erm... How come he gets the name wrong and gets a hug?

[lucyclarityumbrella]

From what I've heard you can't go wrong with Contractor Umbrella and Lisa posts on here quite regularly.

Thanking you

[lucyclarityumbrella]

Any opinions on paystream and best pay?

small piece of advice; watch out for the ones offering 90% take home on the list

[lucyclarityumbrella]

Unfortunately they are not on the list so not an option.

It is their list or no job. Otherwise I would use my current brolly.

Always happy to give them a shout if you want and see if there is an "exception to the rule" It does sometimes work!

[BenDover]

I have used Pinnacle recently and they seemed to be a decent bunch £17 a week but only for a few weeks.

[northernladuk]

I bet it's not if push comes to shove. I bet their client won't be pleased to find out they are losing the beat candidate just for a kickback.

[Anonimouse]

Go to Contractor Umbrella. They have been at the forefront of fighting for umbrella workers and contractors alike. They've been posting on here for a long time always with good advice.

You'll not find anyone better IMO.

Forget the list the agency give you. They are the ones they get a kickback from so not really a recommendation.

Unfortunately they are not on the list so not an option.

It is their list or no job. Otherwise I would use my current brolly.

[TheFaQQer]

The Best Umbrella

[northernladuk]

Go to Contractor Umbrella. They have been at the forefront of fighting for umbrella workers and contractors alike. They've been posting on here for a long time always with good advice.

You'll not find anyone better IMO.

Forget the list the agency give you. They are the ones they get a kickback from so not really a recommendation.

[ContrataxLtd]

About to start a new contract agency have issued a list of umbrellas, some I know (and have discounted) some I don't.

Any opinions on paystream and best pay?

I've obviously not used either of the companies you mentioned, Paystream get talked about a fair bit on here (more bad than good I'd say) so maybe search for them and make up your own conclusions...

Bestpay seem to be pushing a 90% take home model so are probably not your conventional Umbrella company but some loan/offshore remuneration scheme, if this is correct then in my opinion avoid.

From what I've heard you can't go wrong with Contractor Umbrella and Lisa posts on here quite regularly.

Just one point to note, you may have an issue with your expenses if you are moving Umbrella companies for each contract you take on (although come April 16 this probably won't be relevant anymore).

[Anonimouse]

About to start a new contract agency have issued a list of umbrellas, some I know (and have discounted) some I don't.

Any opinions on paystream and best pay?