Final top tips for setting up a great home office workspace – part two
Our final 5 tips for setting up a great home office workspace In last week’s blog we shared five top tips to help you start setting up a super home workspace. Now you’ve got the basics covered, here are another five tips to help you set up a workspace which is not only pleasant to work […]
5 tips for setting up a great home office workspace
5 tips for setting up a great home office workspace Can you ensure maximum productivity when working from home? Or are you distracted by clutter, noise, household chores…or 100 other things?! In the first of our two-part blog, we share our top tips to creating the ideal home workspace to ensure home and work life can […]
Contracting the key to a successful and family-friendly career
Contracting: the key to a successful and family-friendly career Over the last month, I have been exploring the subject of women in contracting in conjunction with IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (formerly PCG). The four-part series ran on the IPSE website and, I hope, has given a confidence boost to […]
How to avoid time between contracts
How to avoid time between contracts As all contractors know, having a steady stream of contracting jobs is essential to keep the flow of money coming in. The length of individual contracts can vary widely and there can be opportunities for extensions, so in some cases a contractor could be with the same client for […]
How to deal with unplanned time off
Dealing with unplanned time off Contracting for many means being able to pick and choose when and where they work. They can take time off when they like and line up work for when they’re ready to start contracting again. But whilst hopefully most breaks are planned, there are times when they can appear […]
Do you look like you mean business?
Do you look like you mean business? It sounds obvious but your website is your shop window to the world. Yet so many contractors don’t have one, perhaps because they think they’re too small or it’s just another thing to do. Or, they may have set one up once upon a time and haven’t touched […]
Working from home
[widget id=”bcn_widget-3″] Contractors’ guide to using your home as an office Working from Home? – Don’t forget the home office as tax-deductible expenses. Setting up a Limited Company generally involves functions that occur away from the client’s premises. Many administrative jobs, planning, report writing and preparation are most likely performed from home. Other companies […]
How to find contract work
Top tips to find contract work Looking for contract work is a different kind of process to looking for permanent roles. This is partly because contractor vacancies often need to be filled quite quickly and partly because the very nature of contracting means that looking for your next role is an on-going process. If you’re currently […]
The benefits of LinkedIn for contractors
The benefits of LinkedIn for contractors As all contractors know, having a steady stream of contract opportunities coming in is essential to ensure a healthy income, especially if some of the engagements are short term. To help make your skills and experience visible to potential hirers and agencies in the marketplace, one of the most […]
Top 10 technology tools for contractors
Top 10 technology tools for contractors Running your own contractor business does require some degree of organisation and record keeping. Listed below are some of the best apps and tools available to help make this easier. 1. Google Apps A group of Google tools designed for businesses. This hosted service allows you to run Google […]