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You mean apart from the one she's the MD of which is the one you should have called already?
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Can I just wave and say give me a call [emoji4] no sign up or exit fees at ContractorUmbrella!Originally posted by matt10012 View PostHey Lucy, could you recommend me an umbrella company? I want one that won't charge me for leaving or joining
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Over or in?Originally posted by stek View PostI can’t tell you what I got but it’s my turn in the barrel next...
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Easily pleased thenOriginally posted by northernladuk View PostNoooooooooooooo

That said I think I'd rather have the pack of broken biscuits but each to their own.....
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Lucy
Hey Lucy, could you recommend me an umbrella company? I want one that won't charge me for leaving or joining
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NooooooooooooooOriginally posted by eek View PostMy new MacBook Pro is very nice

That said I think I'd rather have the pack of broken biscuits but each to their own.....
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You got an Ipad didn't you!!!!Originally posted by eek View PostI'm keeping very quiet here - Lucy will know why....
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Hey, I didn't get any biccies when my recommendation was taken up.Originally posted by SueEllen View PostThey sent him a half eaten packet of broken biscuits as a reward.
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When it comes to Umbrella Company take home pay rates, the old adage ‘if it sounds too good to be, it usually is’ couldn’t be more appropriate. As a general and easy to remember rule, if an umbrella company quotes a take home pay in excess of 70% of a limited contract rate, they will in all likelihood NOT be operating legitimately. Make this compliance test your first priority.
After that the key customer considerations really come down to umbrella admin fee & customer service standards. Scrutinise these dimensions and your decision will become much easier.
Good luck with your search
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On a more serious note - happy to talk you through things Matt if you give us a shout.Originally posted by matt10012 View PostI am going to be a contractor soon. I don't want to do it for too long. Can anyone recommend me a good umbrella company? I might only be doing it for a couple of months so don't want to pay huge fees when leaving the umbrella company.
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A little generous I thinkOriginally posted by SueEllen View PostThey sent him a half eaten packet of broken biscuits as a reward.
plus not sure if he would declare that on his tax return so not prepared to put myself at risk on that one!
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