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Get a 15% discount when joining the PCG

PCG membership can protect you from issues that could damage your contracting business. Get a 15% discount when you join through CWJobs.

Budget gives large and small IT businesses a break

The IT sector has reason to cheer this week’s Budget announcement. Reductions in corporation tax, the creation of 10,000 new apprenticeships and a package of uplifts for small business were the main reasons for optimism.

10 things to know about shared IT services

Shared services are in the news again. Nine out of ten local authorities in England are looking to share front line and back office functions within the next two years.

Cloud computing clinic: your questions answered

The 2011 small business survey revealed that many businesses just don’t ‘get’ cloud computing. We asked our panel to field the common technical and commercial queries.

Professional Contractors Group

PCG membership can protect you from issues that could damage your contracting business. Get a 15% discount when you join through CWJobs.

IR35 legislation

As an IT contractor, you need to consider IR35. The following article explains the legislation and how it will affect you.

Contractor insurance

If you're setting out as a contractor, you'll need some form of insurance. But where to start?

Section 660A

The use of Section 660A legislation has tightened up in recent years. But what is it, and what will the penalties be if you get caught out?

Setting up your company

Should you set up a limited company? Or should you use an umbrella company? Let us guide you through the maze of options.

Mixed messages for contractors in the Budget

The 2011 Budget brought contractors a mixed bag with no end to IR35, but tax breaks and the regionalisation of IT lift the spirits.

IT pros new role and purpose in financial services

To protect both its customers and the economy, financial services firms now have to comply with new rules. Get the low-down on Basel III, Insolvency II and Dodd Frank, and find out what it means for IT jobs.

Pensions advice

Financial planning for your future is always important and occupational pension schemes are among the most effective ways to save for your retirement.

Sick pay

When you get sick, will you be looked after by your employer? We look at Statutory Sick Pay and what companies are legally obliged to offer to their staff.

Employment contracts

Contracts can be highly complex documents so it pays to know exactly where you stand. Here's our guide to understanding your contract's small print.

Discrimination laws

There is a large body of law designed to protect you from being discriminated against during the recruitment process and at work. We look at the legislation and how it relates to you.

IR35 explained

If you are an IT contractor, self-employed or looking to go into IT contracting, you will be subject to IR35 tax law. We've got the lowdown on this complex tax.

Working hours

Got a question about the Working Time Regulations and how they apply to your situation? Our guide has all the answers and more.

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