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Organisations that fail to protect client information will face tough penalties

18 February, 2010

Fines as high as £500,000 will come into effect after 6th April for those failing to adequately protect personal information and prevent security breaches.

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Contractors and Freelancers could benefit as economy improves

30 January, 2010

Talented contractors and freelancers could benefit in the current economic climate.

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Recruiting companies assist in identifying the best Umbrella Contractors

27 January, 2010

Chair of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals, Angela Masters, reported that businesses are especially conscious at present of the need to select the most appropriate candidates.

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Contractor and temporary employment rose in December

06 January, 2010

According to the latest reports temporary staff appointments rose to the highest level in 30 months, with a particular demand in the clerical, IT and computing and engineering and construction sectors.

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Collaborative freelancing is the way to go

04 January, 2010

Some reports are suggesting that freelancers and contractors should join forces and work in collaboration with others.

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IT Contractors advised To promote skills online

30 December, 2009

IT Contractors with computer-based skills should promote their specialist expertise online

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Offshore tax evaders need to be afraid

23 December, 2009

Dave Hartnett, Permanent Secretary for Tax, has warned that offshore tax evaders need to be afraid.

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Contractors are advised to consider the value of SEO

21 December, 2009

Contractors and freelance consultants who are promoting their expertise online are advised to consider the benefits of SEO.

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HMRC is re-viewing inheritance tax

14 November, 2009

Prediction by a law firm has it that the HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs) will be clamping down on inheritance tax. This could mean estates will face heavy fines.

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Professionals ignoring digital communication in business are missing the point

13 November, 2009

With the growing importance of digital communication professionals could be missing the importance of online advertising which is a growing industry in the recession.

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