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    IR35 Questions

    I have just landed a contract to license some software I have designed, with a start-up company based in the US. I have taken the appropriate step of setting up a limited company. We are in the final stages of agreeing the T&C's for all of this, plus possibly overseeing remotely the correct...
  2. The Spartan

    QDOS model contract templates

    Hi all Has anyone used the QDOS model contract templates for a contract? Fortunately for me at the moment I'm in a win, win position in the sense if they don't sign it they're up the creek and I'm more than happy to walk away. I'd also like to know if anyone included accommodation and travel...
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    warning: agent strategy with extra contract terms on a separate sheet of paper

    Word of warning. I was not happy with some terms and conditions in a contract from an agency. Went far beyond normal business risks. They came out with the usual arguments, eg these are the client's terms and cannot be changed. :smile For one of the deal breaker issues, they said they had a...
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    Umbrella Companies: New to contracting

    Hello, I am new to this forum, I have been reading through the forums and decided I need to post. I am due to start work next week and have registered with an Umbrella Company, this is the first time I've used them and have to say after reading through some of the posts on this forums it has...
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    Accountant Letter of Engagement does not reflect the information I was given earlier

    Hi All, I'm about to switch accountants. They sent me their Letter of Engagement and I feel it does not reflect what I learn from them on the phone, on their website and in their brochures. First of all, I was given a PDF brochure about their plans and I decided to sign up for their gold plan...
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    Ongoing support contract?

    I'm coming to the end of a two year gig, and my client's extension pot has run out (as has my expenses entitlement!) However, they don't really have the skills internally to pick up where I leave, and I'm sure that in a month or two they'll be on the phone requesting some ad-hoc consultancy...
  7. G

    Small Co. CTO vs. Hedge Fund Contract vs. Investment Bank Perm

    As the title pretty much says, I'm trying to compare three offers I have on the table as to which to take, and would like some opinions... 1. CTO at small company (23 people). Salary is 18% lower than my last permanent role and doesn't include a pension (my last perm employer gave 10%...
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    Cheated by the agency - different contract with client

    I had a contract with the agency ending 23rd Nov but Agency's contract with client was till 21st Nov only. The agency didn't tell me this until the last day (i.e. 21st Nov) when client told me that my contract is ending today. Since then i am trying to call the agency and sending emails about...
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    early termination of contract

    I began to work at the company from Aug this year under a condition that they would hire me as a full time from next year Jan. (Verbally made, not stated in the contract) My current part time contract states that it will be terminated in Jan 2013, working 3 days a week. But I worked full time...
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    Can I be a contractor and also like an agency

    I have worked on and off for my corporate client for over 5 years as an IT Contractor via a limited company. I am routinely involved in assisting in recruitment (filtering CVs, interviews etc) but have over the years also brought in contractors based on my personal network. I have sought to...
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    Anyone at HSBC, Canary Wharf?

    Hi, I'm looking for my next contract (Business Architect) and all of the agencies I've spoken to so far source for Lloyds Banking Group, RBS, Aviva or Barclays. Who did you use to get into HSBC? Thanks in advance.
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    Changing Agencies Mid Contract

    I was wondering if you can change agencies mid purchase order. I have had a few disagreements with them and they have not helped me in anyway, from getting this job on my own (the client put me in touch with agency) and just to general communication with them. I have spoken to the finance...
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    A CV for my new Ltd Company - can I just re-use my old one?

    I'm a First Timer would-be Contractor, looking to re-pitch their Permie CV. Is there such thing as a Ltd Company CV? I've seen suggestions that adding your company name, address and details (including a logo) to the header of the CV is enough. However I am concerned about the potential IR35...
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    Contracting Newbie Seeking Agreement Input From Experienced Contractor

    Background: I'm a IT Consultant in London and have decided to leave my current position to move elsewhere (geographically). However I've got one outstanding project with my current employer that I think will look great on my CV and they want me to keep on doing - so we've negotiated rates for...
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    Contracts for PHP professionals?

    I am looking for some updates on the current scenario of contract offers for PHP/LAMP professionals. I am a LAMP professional with more than 10 years of experience looking out for a decent contract offer in and around London area. Any guidance on the market status or how to go about looking for...
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    Client does not want to pay me on time

    I entered into a direct contract with a digital agency (no recruiter). We agreed to 45 days payment term. I have submitted to them 5 invoices weekly. Today was the due date for the first invoice. They did not pay. When I asked them they told me that they have a payment schedule that they had to...
  17. R

    Staff to contract advice

    I'd been a contractor running a limited company for about seven years then due to a contract cancellation and some personal reasons preventing me following the work out of the area I had to accept a staff job. I've been doing the staff job now for a couple of years and I'm missing the...
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    Umbrella company not disclosing assignment

    I ask you for an advice, because the situation I am in it's completely new to me. I had an interview with a Client (known worldwide) through an agency (well known as well), which I successfully passed. Therefore I was selected for a role which involves a lot of travelling in Europe, weekend and...
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    The best place to get freelance seo/social media work?

    Can anyone recommend any english,australian, or american companies that may need the above. I am from the Uk but I am based in Bangkok. Any help would be great. Thanks Giovanni
  20. T

    How to legally get out of an agency contract

    Hi guys, I'm fairly new to the world of contracting and I'm now into my second 6 month IT contract and I'm extremely happy that I took the jump. I've realised from talking to other contractors at the firm that many of them are contracted directly with the client and as such are better off then...

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