Contracting 101: Essential Guides for Beginners
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At Berkley, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled support to Independent Contracting Professionals. Over the past year or two, we have noticed that more and more permanent employees are looking to embrace the freedom and flexibility of contracting. If this describes you, take a look at our directory below which lists some of our most popular articles to help you get started on your contracting journey.
Take a look at this FAQ guide which lays out the basics of contracting in easy-to-understand, jargon-free language. Written by Berkley's in-house contracting experts, our guide explains key terminology and outlines the processes involved in becoming a contractor. Read more >>>
Are you thinking about making a move into contracting? As a contractor, you can take advantage of higher take-home pay as well as greater freedom and flexibility. Read this article to learn more about the unique benefits that Independent Contracting Professionals can enjoy. Read More >>>
Switching from permanent employment to contracting is a big step, but it doesn’t have to be difficult.?Our guide breaks down the steps involved in making the switch and demonstrates where a recruitment partner can simplify the process for you. Read More >>>
Confused about limited company structures? Read our FAQ below to find out everything you know about setting up a limited company so you can start your contracting journey with ease. Read More >>>
This webinar formed part of Berkley’s series, “A Contractor’s Guide to Personal Finance.” This two-part series aims to address common questions that contractors have about personal finance matters. In episode one, we focused on the topic of mortgages and buying a home.?First, we hear from Margaret Barrett – a Senior Advisor with the Bank at Work team in Bank of Ireland, Cork City – who dispels common myths about mortgages for contractors. In the second half, we hear from David Sweeney of Sweeney Solicitors who offers a detailed walkthrough of the legal processes involved in purchasing a property.
In episode two of “A Contractor’s Guide to Personal Finance”, we focused on the topic of pensions. In this episode, we are joined by John Forsythe – a Qualified Financial Advisor and a Retirement Planning Advisor based in Cork.