Self-employment, worker status and IR35 In a recent landmark ruling, the debate over self-employment and worker status came to ahead again when the supreme court sensationally ruled that Uber drivers are ‘workers’.
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Alex Grant, MD at Recruitment Funding Solutions answers some of the key questions we’re being asked during this difficult period. These are the COVID-19 questions every (startup) recruiter needs answering How has the lockdown period been for RFS and its teams? It’s obviously been very different from how we all normally work but, with the
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So you’ve now taken the leap and have set up your own recruitment business, or are about to launch your recruitment startup and this is when your thoughts need to turn to some of the more practical elements associated with a new business. One of the key considerations, once you’ve decided on a company name,
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If you’ve made the decision to set up and run your own recruitment business, particularly in the temporary market, you will inevitably eventually need to decide how best to finance your weekly payroll. Below is our brief guide on the very different options available to a new recruitment business director.
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Once you have begun operating your own recruitment agency, it may suddenly dawn on you that your primary source of income is your own business! This can of course be very scary to some, especially if this is the first time you have started your own business. However, don’t worry, help is on hand. To
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When looking at successful entrepreneurs, it is only natural to look for a pattern, something they all have that sets them apart from everybody else. Some point to education, where they grew up, or how rich their families were. Whilst it is undeniable that such factors can have a significant impact on how successful a
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It is perfectly normal to look at successful people to try and learn how they do it and get tips that you can follow yourself. When doing this, you will likely begin to see that the habits of some of the most successful business people are based on philosophic beliefs that proclaim the benefits of
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Taking the leap and starting your own business. There is no doubt that starting your own business is a big decision. Whilst many people have great ideas for a business, only a small percentage actually start out on their own. This is because there are a large number of risks involved in starting your
How to survive the initial storm when starting your own business. Perhaps the biggest initial stress for most when starting a business is finance. Suddenly you’re responsible for your own finances, no longer relying on a monthly salary from an employer. This can be very daunting to many, and often takes a while to adjust
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When starting up your own business, it’s likely that you will be required to hire staff at some point. When this happens, you will have to decide what type of boss you wish to be. Of course, everyone believes they will be a great boss, but putting this into practice can often be difficult. Many
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