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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.
Contractors and Freelancers could benefit as economy improves
30 January, 2010
Talented contractors and freelancers could benefit in the current economic climate.
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.
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.
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.
IT Contractors advised To promote skills online
30 December, 2009
IT Contractors with computer-based skills should promote their specialist expertise online
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.
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.
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.
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.