Flaky clients – a step by step guide to dealing with late payments – Part one
Dealing with flaky clients – part one Sadly, late payment is something which every contractor and freelancer will probably have to deal with at some point. Whilst it can be considered the nature of the beast, it’s not something which you as a professional should expect nor have to put up with. This […]
Contractor essentials: 10 tips to promoting brand You
Promoting brand You Whether you’re just starting out in contracting or have been doing it a while, when you run your own Limited Company you’re responsible for securing your next contract. Self-promotion isn’t a comfortable thing for many people. For others, it’s time consuming or just a bit of a pain! Either way, unless your […]
Five reasons why your accounting spreadsheet is letting you down…
Is your accounting spreadsheet up to scratch? There’s nothing more satisfying than when your complicated spreadsheet tallies up, especially when you’re using it for your accounts. But what happens when it doesn’t, or more worryingly, if you were to make a mistake that isn’t picked up for while? In this blog, Janna Beeching, Director […]
7 ways to harness the power of social media to boost your business in 2016
Harness the power of social media When you’re looking for contracts, you can be pretty sure your target market is already online. My last blog identified five steps contractors should follow when starting out using social media. Once you’ve got the basics covered, you need to harness the potential of social media and make it work […]
Contractor essentials: 5 steps to starting out in social media
Starting out in social media Social media is constantly evolving and is here to stay…for the foreseeable future anyway! It can be a great route to finding new contracts and access to the latest industry news, available to you while you’re on the move. So don’t bury your head in the sand: find out how […]
The nomadic contractor – working on the move
The nomadic contractor A particular benefit of contracting is that it’s not usually location dependent. So if you have to travel during a contract, with good communication and planning, it’s possible to get the work completed whilst on the move. Here are some ideas to help you be as productive (if not more so) […]
Break through your slump!
Break through your slump with Intouch’s top tips to re-motivate yourself when contracting Waning motivation can be deadly, especially when you feel like every step you take is getting you stuck further in the mud. According to experts, motivation is the most significant predictor of success. So what can you do to get yours back? Here […]
What are the benefits of becoming a contractor?
Contracting benefits Often, when people say they are giving up their permanent job to become a contractor, they get a lot of funny looks from colleagues and friends who can’t believe they’d give up a regular salary to go it alone. That being said, there are some definite advantages to being a contractor that can […]
Be honest, which of these 5 bad contractor habits are YOU guilty of?!
Which are YOU guilty of?! For some contractors it’s easy to fall into bad habits, as working independently can mean focusing on the job in hand and putting your well being second. Here we share five of the worst contractor habits, with some ideas for how to break them… 1 Working 24/7 This habit harms […]
Ready, set go…into contracting
Ready, set, go… into contracting Your step by step guide to confident contracting for newbies Keeping one step ahead – from the start Starting up as a contractor is an exciting, but often daunting time. Where do you start, what’s involved and how do you even know if contracting is for you? It’s important you’re […]