http://www.shout99.com/contractors/index.pl Shout99.com - News matters for Freelancers en Copyright Shout99.com 2008-08-20T12:00+01:00 editor@shout99.com webmaster@shout99.com Shout99.com Headlines hourly 1 2004-02-18T00:00+00:00 http://www.shout99.com/contractors/images/S99/new_s99.gif http://www.shout99.com/contractors/index.pl http://www.shout99.com/contractors/showarticle.pl?id=53483 Two out of three (63 per cent) of UK contractors could be at risk of operating in a non-compliant manner and face the prospect of a hefty tax bill because their IR35 status is not being professionally verified according to Brookson. Most contractors 'go it alone' on IR35 status 2008-08-20T08:54+01:00 Susie Hughes http://www.shout99.com/contractors/showarticle.pl?id=53474 Wanted : experienced professional to work on software frameworks in collaboration with the development team that will use them. Dream Job Advert 2008-08-20T08:03+01:00 jojo http://www.shout99.com/contractors/showarticle.pl?id=53458 ATSCo members who provide accountancy or umbrella company services to the recruitment industry will have to pass new compulsory compliance checks, which have been devised in consultation with HM Revenue and Customs. Compliance checks for ATSCo's service provider members 2008-08-19T09:17+01:00 Susie Hughes http://www.shout99.com/contractors/showarticle.pl?id=53452 The following is an extract from a Jobserve advert. Is it illegal?? Illegal and Ageist 2008-08-19T09:01+01:00 Chris C http://www.shout99.com/contractors/showarticle.pl?id=53422 Just over half of small business owners believe they will be able to take a holiday this summer, while only four out of 10 say they could take a holiday when they really wanted to. 'We're not all going on summer holiday" 2008-08-18T10:35+01:00 Susie Hughes http://www.shout99.com/contractors/showarticle.pl?id=53421 Shout99 is the free online network for freelancers and small businesses. This week's news includes: selling your company; public sector contracts; changes to tax allowances; optimistic outlook for contractors; a panel of experts answer your questions; letters from freelancers and a range of special offers to help small firms run their businesses. <a class="story" href="http://www.shout99.com" target="_blank">www.shout99.com</a> Newsletter 311: Shout99 - news and services for small firms 2008-08-18T10:15+01:00 Susie Hughes http://www.shout99.com/contractors/showarticle.pl?id=53354 An employee has a back problem which sometimes causes some difficulty at work and also periodic absence. Can the company pay for treatment? Paying for a Health Consultation 2008-08-18T08:35+01:00 john williams http://www.shout99.com/contractors/showarticle.pl?id=53369 Soon I will have been working at my current site for 24 months and so will not be able to claim any further travel to site expenses. 24 Month Rule 2008-08-15T11:19+01:00 rob greaves http://www.shout99.com/contractors/showarticle.pl?id=53386 Entrepreneurs are branching out into some unusual fields, as badger consultants, dog psychologists and vibration consultants are becoming more commonplace in today’s business vocabulary. The weird world of entrepreneurs 2008-08-15T07:37+01:00 Susie Hughes http://www.shout99.com/contractors/showarticle.pl?id=53374 Seven out of 10 IT departments (69 per cent) are looking to increase or maintain their number of contractors over the next 12 months, with 31 per cent planning to decrease contractor levels, according to a recent survey. Optimistic outlook despite economic gloom 2008-08-14T11:18+01:00 Susie Hughes