Contractors' Handbook: The Expert Guide for UK Contractors and Freelancers

by Dave Chaplin

UK contracting continues to flourish, consistently outperforming other sectors of the labour market. Contracting’s growth in popularity continues as more and more highly skilled knowledge workers and clients realise the mutual benefits of flexible working. Increasingly acute skills shortages continue to drive up contractor demand – meaning the time to go contracting is now! This book has helped tens of thousands of contractors to successfully make the transition to contracting, and helped existing contractors to improve their skills, enabling them to secure lucrative long term contracting careers. Whether you’re a current or aspiring member of the UK’s flexible workforce, this comprehensive book has all the know-how you need to harness your potential and achieve your financial and lifestyle goals by becoming a contractor.

805 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book that provides a full introduction to anyone entering the world of contracting. Covers all the big topics - getting contracts, dealing with agents, tax and IR35 - in an easy to read format.

Worth reading by anyone moving into this type of work.