When you think about the fact that companies like Microsoft are actually encouraging their employees to stream video at work, it’s no surprise that more and more companies have to upgrade their internet bandwidth in order to keep their networks running at a comfortable speed. It’s tough to run an office at all with low bandwidth, whether or not employees ... Read More »
The Commerce Department has released figures that indicate increased retail sales (1.1%) in the month of February 2013 totaling $421.4 billion. This has been the highest rise since the month of September 2012. This directly means that there has been an increase in credit card transactions and an increased risk of credit card frauds and unfair practices. Recent reports ... Read More »
Having a bank account that pays a decent amount of interest is a great way to make your savings grow. However, if you’re not careful, any interest that you earn on your balance could be wiped out by account charges and other fees. The good news is that if you pay attention, it is possible to watch your money grow ... Read More »
You know that you want to start your own business, but do you have the enthusiasm to do the work that’s essential to your success, and the passion to succeed. Read More »
It might seem confusing at first – especially when you consider that a strategy is a type of plan – but your business strategy and your business plan are two different things. Read More »
Students as well as others who want to become contractors and build their own businesses should first find out how they can become a contractor. It is a goal that anyone can achieve, though it takes some time and experience. However, a career as a contractor can be a lucrative one. The steps involved in becoming a contractor, right from ... Read More »
To move from permanent employment to contracting is a tough decision to make for many people. This is because of the myths associated with contracting jobs some of them being the income may not be much more than that one can get in a permanent job, skills will become outdated, contractors are liable for costly errors, etc. These are not ... Read More »
Are we seeing the end of the concept “Job for life”? If yes, is freelance work and contracting the way forward when it comes to information technology? The option of working as a contractor or a freelancer is always open for experienced IT professionals. The main reason as to why many of them take up contacting is that it presents ... Read More »
When a contractor enters into an agreement with a client or an employment agency, the umbrella company becomes the contractor’s employer for tax purposes. This offers an alternative to establishing a Limited Company by the contractors themselves. Further, if the contractor’s agreement is outside the purview of IR35, it becomes a very cost effective operation. The umbrella company issues the ... Read More »
It is great to be a freelancer as you will be your own boss and you can take up projects that you are interested in working on. However, you need to market yourself well in order build a good clientele. As a freelancer, you have to be an expert in your own field as well as marketing your skills. Set ... Read More »
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