Thinking of investing? Before you part with your money, make sure it is going to a trusted party. A recent survey from Lloyds Bank highlighted the current risk associated with cryptocurrency - with scams having risen 23% this year.…
Thinking about starting contract work? Well, the winter season might be the perfect time to start! Here are five reasons to consider contract work this December… 1. Testing the waters Contract work allows you to "test the waters" in a…
Embarking on a contracting career can be liberating, offering autonomy and flexibility. However, without proper boundaries, the freedom that comes with freelancing can quickly turn into chaos. Setting clear boundaries is crucial to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, fostering productive…
Professional Passport CEO, Crawford Temple, has spoken out against HMRC, suggesting the taxing authority needs to take more responsibility when it comes to non-compliant umbrellas. The head of HMRC, Jim Harra, has been criticised for his lack of progress…
Movember is a leading men’s mental health charity on a mission to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Here’s how you can get involved this month. 1.Sign up Sign up on the Movember…
The words 'self-employed’ and ‘mortgage’ tend to elicit negative comments from people, who, quite frankly, don’t have a scooby what they’re talking about! In this blog, we dispel three common myths around getting a mortgage as a contractor. 1. Contractors…
Most people who attended UK universities will see student loan deductions being taken from their monthly payslips - but what if we told you over one million ex-students accidentally overpaid in the last tax year alone? In this blog, we…
One of the best aspects of being self-employed is the freedom - especially when you can work remotely. However, not having a set office location can also be troublesome and cause a lot of problems if you fail to plan…
Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) exist to protect agency workers and ensure they receive equal treatment to those in full-time employment. In this blog, we provide a quick-read overview of the Agency Worker Regulations and everything you need to know as…
Let’s be honest; updating your CV is a pain. This is especially true for those of us jumping from contract to contract and constantly acquiring new skills that we want to show off to future employers. But imagine if there…
