Need to get on a first contract

[J2YSK]

My first post.... here goes

How can I begin my first contract as a contractor on a day rate? Really need to get out of doing what I am at the moment. PAYE slave! Easiest first steps to freedom. Any decent starter courses or fields I need to look at.

How do I look for gigs...

[kali89]

Hey all,

I'm not even a first-timer contractor (yet) and have found myself in a bit of a pickle. I applied for a role and got put forward at £575/day (the agent heavily suggested I go in at £550/day but I said that I wasn't that fussed if I didn't get the role and I wanted to go at...

[coolmagic]

Hello All

I am sorry for such basic questions but I need help. I am first time contractor.

1. I have secured a contract through an agency.
2. Contract has been signed and I have got contract copy etc., contractor portal details etc etc.
3. Start date was 1st...