Jun / 18
The terms contractor and consultant are often interchanged in the industry. But there is a difference, and it’s worth considering if it affects you and your capacity to earn more. At Contracting Scout, we know just how important it is to choose the right option, so that you can maximise your skills and proposition. We
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Jun / 7
After what seemed like years of build-up, the General Data Protection Regulation finally came into force on the 25th of May 2018. As a result, businesses across the UK and much further afield are changing the way they collect, handle and use personal data from their customers or clients. But what many people forget to
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May / 24
As I’ve progressed through my contracting career, I’ve seen contracting go from a few roles here and there to a booming industry in its own right. There used to be a time when contracting was a risky option for many to take, but now if you play your cards right being a contractor can be
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May / 10
As someone who’s used to the contracting lifestyle, you know the time and effort that it takes to find your next contractor job. You can easily loose days looking for a suitable contract, connecting with potential clients, starting that all important first conversation and perfecting a pitch. The process can be very time consuming and
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May / 8
As a seasoned contractor, it’s really important that you get the pricing for your services 100% right. There are lots of “equations” out there to help you calculate how much you should charge, but ultimately everyone’s situation is different. When working out your day rate, you have to think about things like your overheads,
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Apr / 19
While mentorship programs are already popular within permanent workplaces, offering one-on-one training that has benefits for years to come, it’s often an overlooked opportunity for those working independently. It’s easy to see why. With the contracting market being so unpredictable and ever-changing, contractors can often fall into the trap of focusing all their attention on
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Apr / 12
As a contractor, it’s up to you to take responsibility for your lifestyle costs and structure your financial arrangements to cover them. However many contractors overlook simple steps that can be taken to enjoy greater working flexibility, more free time and the potential to increase the money made as an independent contractor when compared to
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Apr / 4
Being your own boss as a limited company contractor has many advantages, from greater control over the work you do to simply being able to escape office politics. For many who choose to work this way, one of the biggest draws is the opportunity to manage your own finances and the potential to earn a
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Mar / 21
Being an independent contractor can be seen as the holy grail when you work in IT as it offers a huge earning potential and can give you the flexibility and freedom to choose your own clients. Whilst you may have worries about not having the security you would have with a permanent job, there are
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