A good agent...hmmm, just make sure they don't rip you off. Being a
first-time contracor can mean that they say you won't be able to get the
better rates (stupid or but true). I would actually suggest that as you
are coming over from Kiwi land, that your best bet is to inform them you
were contracting over there. (Who's gonna know)
You will need to set up a limited company. I would also recommend
http://www.pcgroup.org.uk/ for help on the Contracting Company set up.
Particularly now that IR35 is a reality. As to accountants. Sheesh, I've
switched mine a couple of times. It depends what you want. I personally
think you should go for a 'local' accountant. I've had horrendous
experiences with some of the big we'll do your accound for �69 per month,
accountants. I mean I just want to send my accountant a shoe box with
receipts, not fill in massive numbers of forms. I even had to have my
current accountant re-do a year.
My current accountant will come out and see me late at night which suits
me fine and means I don't have to start taking time off to see my
accountant. He also deals easily with having multiple revenue streams
running through your company (For some time I ran a couple of e-commerce
sites through the company). This flexibility is important to me.
In the case of being a Kiwi, you may though, want to look at how long you
want to stay. There may be tax advantages which a large accountancy firm
may be able to look into better than your local accountant, but then you
will pay through the nose for this type of knowledge.
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 01 March 2001 12:57
To: CF-Jobs
Subject: Re: Any contract jobs in the UK - Questions
Thanks for the feedback...
I am just starting out in Contract and welcome any knowledge from people
who
have already travelled this path.
I have 1 year CF with 3+ years web development, so I guess I should be
looking for �40 - �50 an hour?
Do you recommend setting up your own company?
Can you recommend any good agents around the South East and London?
Thanks guys for helping a poor little Kiwi boy in England! :)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Reynolds" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Jobs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 10:57 AM
Subject: RE: Any contract jobs in the UK
All UK contracts can be got through www.jobserve.com and I do mean all.
UK CF contract rates are NOT �30 an hour. You are selling yourself cheap.
You should be looking for a minimum of �50 an hour and if you consider
yourself senior then you should be on at least �60+ an hour within the
South East.
If you do get �30 an hour make sure the agent you used declares exactly
what his/her cut is. He/She knows the current market rate for CF and
unscropulous agents may increase their cut to unacceptable levels. I'm
usually happy if an agent takes 15%. Anything more and I won't work for
through the agent no matter how exciting the job may sound :) AND don't
let an agent fob you off with a poorer rate!
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 01 March 2001 10:01
To: CF-Jobs
Subject: Any contract jobs in the UK
Dear CF employers...
I am currently seeking Web Development/Consultancy vacancies in the UK.
Please view my CV online at http://cv.nervecentral.com. The online version
has links to illustrations of my work to-date.
My requirements are:
Type of employment - Contract.
Location - M4 Corridor (Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Reading or
Staines), but am able to be flexible within Berkshire and West London.
Local
and International travel would be welcomed.
Minimum salary: 30/hour.
I look forward to hearing of any suitable positions.
Yours sincerely
David Crowther
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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