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As the evenings get a bit brighter and the weather a bit dryer, we all start to have thoughts about how nice it would be to have a 3-day weekend or just be able to finish up early to make the most of a random sunny afternoon. Many PAYE workers don’t have these luxuries. Often…

24 hours that’s all we have in every day. Nobody gets any more than that, yet some people seem to achieve a lot more than others. Here’s some tips to help you get the most out of your 24 hours. Complete a time analysis Look at how you’re currently spending your time. You might believe…

Starting and growing your own business can be a difficult road. Achieving sustainable success requires grit, discipline, and stamina to deal with all of the uncertainties that come with the job. That’s why resilience is such a critical skill. When you encounter setbacks or disappointments, it is important to be able to come away from…

As an Independent Contractor you will know that it’s really important to know where you stand financially every month. Keeping a record of your income and expenses is a task that cannot be overlooked. It is important to be able to present your accounts to the bank if you are ever looking for mortgage approval….

Being an Professional Contractor also means you have to be able to sell yourself. Usually the first way step in this sales process is sending your CV to potential clients, for this reason it’s important to get it right. Here are some tips to ensure the first impression you make is a great one! Focus…

Often in our conversations with potential contractors and candidate-scarce recruiters we find that obtaining permission to work in Ireland is too slow, too vague, and too restrictive. In the current job market, where companies both small and large are competing in an increasingly shallow pool for skilled workers, there are many factors that may impede…

Day 4- Continuing our series ‘Celebrating All Female Professional Contractors and Consultants’ We wish you a Happy International Women’s Day on Friday. We would like to thank our Female Professional Contractors and Consultants for choosing us as their solutions partner. Today we round off our series ‘Celebrating Female Professional Contractors’ with an overview of the sector. 27%…

While you’re probably familiar with the term Contracting, you might not be fully aware with what it entails or how it specifically works. The initial decision to make a change might seem daunting but a move to Contracting can offer you exciting new possibilities and challenges! Operate Compliantly There are plenty of advantages to Contracting,…

Some people take a Contractng role as a stop gap between employment roles. Often, these guys and girls see the benefit of being a Contractor and never look back. They build their skills and their income moving from Contract to Contract. The ‘job for life’ is no longer a guarantee anymore and those that can,…

As a contractor, there are many relocation expenses you can offset against your income to assist and support you in making the move. Uprooting yourself from your existing life and starting a brand new one in a new country is a really big deal. Even for those relocating as a contractor within Ireland, a grand…