Agents’ talk of 'rhythm,' 'prep' and 'adaptability' smacks of a bounce back for temporary techies.
Friday, November 13, 2020
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Covid-19 pushes HMRC call waiting time targets further out of reach
Taxman asks for empathy amid the pandemic, despite missing the same goals last year too.
Contractors' Questions: How to claim back Italian VAT if I’m a UK-registered business?
Overseas tax expert on what a London freelancer can and cannot refund from a Milan gig.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Forgotten Ltd seeking ‘devastated’ directors to set the press pack straight
PSC bosses in Manchester and Liverpool asked to speak up, in a ‘make or break’ situation.
HMRC tipped to leave contractors alone under IR35 reform, but end-users told, ‘be prepared’
PSCs given a pass from the taxman, and some new resources -- indicating April’s reform isn’t moving anywhere.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Contractors’ Questions: What should my umbrella company take-home pay be?
How much contractors can get paid if they work via an umbrella, now or post-IR35 reform.
Where covid-19 income support has been erratic: a recap for rightly confused firms
Add-ons to the Winter Economy Plan range from necessities to cold comforts (all of which we’ll need to pay for).
Monday, November 9, 2020
Contractors’ Questions: Are clients who reversed PSC bans over IR35 at more risk of HMRC scrutiny?
Unlikely the taxman will pick on engagers recanting, but likely he’ll prioritise ‘reasonable care.’
Company owners back re-extended furlough, but press chancellor for more
A ‘lifeline’ for limited companies isn’t enough, say the millions now turning to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
Friday, November 6, 2020
IR35 reform: When contractors are forced into an agency’s umbrella company
Bypassing PSLs is becoming harder. Still, exercise the few options you do have.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
IT contractor jobs market returned to growth in October 2020
Hirers and candidates finding their covid feet helps end 13 months of stagnation.
Contractors ‘fragile’ from uncertainty ‘triple-whammy’ of Brexit, covid and IR35 reform
Hearts go out to the tiniest, one-person companies, facing a ‘perfect storm.’
IT contractor jobs market returned to growth in October 2020
Hirers and candidates finding their covid feet helps end 13 months of stagnation.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The Contracting Awards 2020 winners announced
The top service providers to the contracting community in 2020 revealed in virtual event.
Furlough scheme extension: what PSC contractors need to know
The extended CJRS is broadly just more of the same, but its few softer edges may help some limited company directors.
How covid-help for distressed firms is hindering out-of-pocket contractors
Insolvency pandemic protections are right. But do the new rules strike the wrong balance?
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Contractors’ Questions: Now covid has cancelled my Christmas party can I move it to the Spring?
Hosting your usual December dinner before April 6the 2021 to avoid the pandemic shouldn’t attract a bill from HMRC.
National lockdown due to covid-19 restores IR35 reform delay hopes
Another shutdown of workplaces and the economy reopens the case for an off-payroll rules respite.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Sliding Barndoors Versus Conventional Barn Doors
Sliding barn doors are an ideal way to add functionality and style to your house. Sliding bard doors are easy to install and can help to free up some space that would have been allocated to a conventional door. As such, many experts proclaim that they are ideal for small hallways and bathrooms. Sliding barn doors can also be used in large spaces because when they are left open they provide a seamless flow from one room to the next. In this post we’ll go over some distinctive advantages you stand to gain if you install a barn door as opposed to a conventional one.
Saves Space
One of the reasons why sliding barn door hardware has been trending for the last few years is the fact that they are ideal for smaller sized rooms and apartments. A conventional door uses a swinging motion when you open the door. This can lead to damages on the wall as a result of the doorknob and they can block walkways as well. On the other hand, while barn doors require space on your wall in order for them to open correctly, they don’t need a lot of floor space when you open them. Based on the fact that they lay flat on the wall when you open them, there is virtually no chance that you will damage the wall either. In some instances, opening a conventional door can block you from going into another section of your home. Barn doors slide out neatly and make it easy for you to move from one room to the next.
Vast Amount Of Designs
Unlike conventional doors that all come in similar designs, barn doors come in a vast amount of different designs that make them ideal for any king of the doorway. As a result of this feature, many homeowners used them in larger doorways that are located in the main rooms of a house. Certain kinds of barn doors can also be used to provide side-by-side openings and can be used for closets as well. And, even if an individual is limited by the amount of wall space that they have, they can use a bypass barn door to slide each door behind each other, which essentially means that they need less wall space than the standard sliding barn door.
Highly Functional
Barn doors are highly functional in the sense that they can be made from lightweight materials. This enables them to be easily opened by children and the elderly. In some instances, you may want to move out or move in furniture. These sliding doors open up all the way and give you more space to maneuver large appliances and furniture through your doorway. With a traditional door, many homeowners have to resort to removing the door from its frame to fully access their doorway to move large furniture such as couches and washing machines.
Quick and Easy Installation
Conventional doors come with complicated manuals that make you wonder if they were designed to force you to pay someone else to install it. Most reputable barn door companies provide a simple and effective manual that enables you to easily install them on your own. This is because conventional doors require strict measurements of the doorway that you plan to install it in. In most cases, if you get a conventional door, that is a few centimeters higher than your doorway, you will have to get a replacement. But since barn doors are not installed in the doorway per se, but rather over it, it doesn’t matter if the doorway itself is a tad bit shorter or longer than your door.
Improve Property Value
Many people have never had the opportunity to enter a home that utilized a sliding barn door. In most cases, when they see them in person for the first time, they feel like the home is projecting an aura of luxury and style. If you plan to eventually put your home on the market, one of the ways you can ensure that your home will stand out in the minds of potential buyers is to get a sliding door. The reality of the fact is that the various styles that they consist of can project an aura of style and luxury. This in itself can increase the property value of your home.
Covid-19: Second national lockdown gets a mixed reaction from UK contractor sector
Another government-imposed shutdown thanks to coronavirus provokes as many as it pleases.
Surprise furlough scheme extension fails to lift limited company contractors
As distrust of the chancellor grows, disappointed directors get given more of the ‘unattractive’ same.