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Are you charging a competitive rate?

Are you charging a competitive rate?

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Are you charging a competitive rate that will set you apart from other contractors?

In order to reap the financial rewards of contracting in the long term, you need to ensure that you price yourself competitively. While a strong contractor CV will be an important factor in securing a good contract with good pay, the market will also play its part in determining the acceptable rate for your services.…

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Spring into action! 3 Ideas to get started in contracting

Spring into action! 3 Ideas to get started in contracting

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If you’re looking to move away from a permanent role and spring into a contracting career, ContractingWISE is here to help.

Making the move from permanent employment to contracting can be a big step. If you’ve recently decided to enter into contract work or are still considering it as an option, browse our tips below to get started in contracting and see if you’re ready to make the leap.…

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10 tips for contractor job satisfaction

10 tips for contractor job satisfaction

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More workers than ever before are choosing to work for themselves on a contractual basis. Self-employment in the UK is at an all-time high of 14 million. Contractors in particular are the happiest in the UK job market. A study into independent work by the McKinsey Global Institute found that contractors reported higher job satisfaction than their traditionally employed counterparts in 12 out of 14 measured areas of work.…

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