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Barclays nears £450m offshore outsourcing deal with Accenture

More than 1,000 jobs affected, half expected to move to India... Barclays is set to sign a £450m IT outsourcing deal with Accenture that could see hundreds of software development jobs moved to India.

22 December 2003

2 min

Does the right of substitution defeat IR35?

There has been a lot of debate recently over substitution clauses in agency contracts, and whether they do indeed defeat IR35. In this article I will sum up the Revenue's thinking toward the subject, quoting directly from their employment status manuals.

15 December 2003

3 min

Do composite companies help beat IR35?

Since IR35 was announced various inventive means and schemes have been put forward to circumvent the new legislation. But do they really work?

15 December 2003

5 min

IR35: The Obligation of Personal Service: what it is and why it matters

Since the IR35 legislation was enacted in 2000, the finer details of employment law have become a subject of keen interest to many contractors. This article discusses the feature of employment contracts known as the Obligation of Personal Service.

15 December 2003

5 min

Substitution and Exclusivity

This is probably the main point now discussed amongst Contractors, as many incorrectly believe it is the only point needed in a Contract to prove self-employment.

15 December 2003

2 min

Control

This is one of the main pointers used in disputes regarding employment and self-employment.

15 December 2003

2 min

Is freelancing for me?

In this guide we explore the advantages and disadvantages of freelancing and give 10 qualities that make a successful freelancer.

15 December 2003

5 min

Why you need a business plan

Every business, no matter how small, needs a working plan for the future detailing where you are now, where you want to be and your strategy for growth.

15 December 2003

5 min

Raising Finance

Methods of raising finance for your freelance business.

15 December 2003

2 min

Getting a mortgage as a freelancer

Traditional lenders require three years of a freelancer's accounts, however Freelance UK has negotiated a special deal, with no arrangement fee with freelancer money specialists, FreelancerMoney.

15 December 2003

2 min

Why you need a portfolio

A portfolio is a showcase for your talent and experience. As you move from job to job more frequently by nature as a freelancer, your portfolio will become your strongest selling tool enabling you to demonstrate past successes in why you were a useful or profitable resource.

15 December 2003

3 min

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Mutuality of Obligation

Mutuality of Obligation is now a common phrase when dealing with Status disputes.

15 December 2003

2 min

Financial Risk and Payment

Financial risk and payment are one of the main differences between employment and self-employment.

15 December 2003

1 min

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