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Routine is drummed into us from an early age. We’re told to go to bed at a designated time and when to wake up for school. Mealtimes, school hours, times for playing and for doing homework. As we become adults, we tend to become lax with routine and sometimes struggle. We all have a degree of routine, for example working hours and organising around appointments and travel times. Many of us go to bed too late, get up too late, skip meals, skip lunch breaks or fail to plan our day effectively; we have unlearnt the discipline of routine. Consequently, we fail to experience and enjoy its benefits. Three Quick Tips for Improving Routine If the issues listed here sound...
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by Dolan Contractor Group Are you planning on making the move out of permanent employment into contract work? In many ways, the benefits are obvious and include perks such as higher income, flexible working hours, more diverse tasks, and a wider scope for innovation and creativity. There are, however, a few factors that can put people off making the move such as potential financial insecurity and a lack of guaranteed work. Before you take the plunge, therefore, it is a good idea to thoroughly prepare for contracting life. We’ve put together a few simple hints and tips that will help you transition from permanent employment to contract work smoothly and safely....
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by Dolan Contractor Group When you work as a freelancer, contractor or consultant, one of the fundamental questions you need to address is how to get paid. You won't be on any client payrolls, so you'll need to make your own arrangements. The main options for you to consider are to go self-employed, set up a limited company or work via an umbrella company. Going self-employed means trading completely independently and paying standard income tax rates. In most professions, people prefer to choose one of the other options for the preferential tax rates and protection of personal assets, so we will focus on them. Limited companies A limited company is a legal...
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