Contracting & Self-Employment: Getting Started (Free Webinar)

Ever wondered what it would be like to be self-employed whilst working for other companies? Are you fully aware of all the legalities you must fulfil in order to work as a contractor? Do you know where you can go or who you can approach if you have such questions about contracting and self-employment?

Panelists:

Rhys Harris: Associate Director – Engineering, Process & Construction at Morson. Rhys has 22 years’ experience in recruiting contractors across specialist technical sectors in construction, property, engineering and infrastructure.

Neil Bradford: Business Analyst – Neil is an IT specialist, having worked on several system implementations at some of the UK’s largest airports. Neil has been contracting for 2 years.

Tjubi Adebiyi: Non practicing barrister – Though Tjubi has had several permanent roles, her decision to work mainly as a contractor has allowed her to gain a wealth of experience within different practice areas. This wealth of experience has been vital when navigating employment flexibly during the Pandemic.

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• Contracting & Self-Employment Webinar 56:50

  • 1: Part 1 - Introduction to Keep Britain Working and the Panelists 18:12
  • 2: Part 2 - Pros and Cons of Contracting, Legalities & Legislation, Top Tips 22:54
  • 3: Part 3 - Questions & Answers 15:44

Here's what you'll learn in this webinar:

Part 1 - Introduction

• What is the Keep Britain Working Campaign, and when/why did it start?
• Meet the Panelists and hear all about their experiences with contracting
• Interesting statistics regarding the contracting market
• What considerations should you take into account before deciding to contract?

Part 2 - The Pros and Cons of Contracting, The Legality of Becoming a Contractor, IR35 Legislation

• Here our panelists discuss their personal opinions on contracting, what works for them, what the benefits are, and some of the downfalls
• What steps do you legally have to follow to become a contractor?
• Tips for becoming a contractor
• IR35 Legislation; what does this mean for you? Who is affected?

Articles and FAQs regarding IR35 can be found on the Keep Britain Working website.

Part 3 - Questions and Answers

• Salary expectations; contractor vs permanent employee?
• Is there a best time in your career to begin contracting?
• Can an employer insist on a longer work day/week?
• What is the maximum time period a contractor can work continuously for a single customer without falling foul of HMRC regulations?
• If you decide to stop contracting and become a permanent employee, how does this look on your CV? Do employers find this attractive?

This webinar is perfect for anyone who is looking to take the step to becoming a contractor or self-employed, and are looking for tips and guidance on how to get started.

No previous experience or qualifications are needed to take this course.