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15 things to avoid when it comes to LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a highly recognised professional network, therefore the last thing you want to do is appear as though you don’t really know how to use it...

Fri 21st Aug, 2020 | Steven Cheeseman

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How to build your reputation as a trusted contractor

From ensuring that your social media accounts reflect your professional image, through to building solid relationships with your clients by taking the time to truly understand their needs and wants. This article shares with you our top tips on how to build a reputation as being a contractor that clients can trust.

Thu 6th Aug, 2020 | Kerry Hull

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Online repayment service for Student Loans now live

After much anticipation and development the online repayment service for Student Loans has officially launched. The service will allow users to perform a variety of tasks in relation to their loans in a quick and simple fashion.

Mon 27th Jul, 2020 | Tom Sweeney

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Steven's PayStream journey

Steven has been working at PayStream for the past couple of years as our Senior Digital Marketing Executive. He looks after all content for the company's social media channels, as well as contributing to our email campaign strategy, SEO management, video creation, webinar hosting and literature design. We wanted to find out a little more about Steven and his PayStream journey.

Fri 28th Feb, 2020 | Tom Sweeney

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Umbrella Company vs. Pay As You Earn (PAYE). What's the difference?

Mon 17th Feb, 2020 | Kerry Hull

Case Studies

Maggie Darling's first steps into Umbrella contracting

Deciding to become a contractor can be nerve-wracking. Find out how Maggie managed it, as well as how PayStream were able to help her start her journey.

Tue 11th Feb, 2020 | Steven Cheeseman

Case Studies

Why Scott Foreman switched Umbrella providers

We recently sat down with one of our umbrella employees to find out what influenced his decision to switch over to PayStream’s My Max umbrella service over the other options that were available to him.

Mon 10th Feb, 2020 | Steven Cheeseman

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Martin Whalley's journey from Limited Company to Umbrella

Martin Whalley - an IT professional with 30 years’ experience, had been working through his own limited company for the past six years. However the introduction of the off-payroll working legislation in the public sector in April 2017, meant that he had to make the move to an umbrella service as he found himself working inside IR35. We caught up with him to find out how this transition went

Fri 7th Feb, 2020 | Steven Cheeseman

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Why Tristan Pretty chose PayStream

There are a lot of benefits for contractors choosing a specialist contractor accountant over a high street option. Tristan talked to us about why he chose to switch.

Thu 6th Feb, 2020 | Steven Cheeseman

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Looking towards your retirement

One in four adults under 55 are said to be at risk of losing their share of £37 billion in unclaimed pension funds. Research published last month suggested 1.6 million pensions are currently missing, with each pot worth £23,000.

Tue 4th Feb, 2020 | Joe Alderson

Personal Tax

A wolf in sheep's clothing - beware of HMRC scams

As the Self Assessment tax return deadline of 31st January draws closers, we thought it would be important to remind you of remaining vigilant to scammers who imitate HMRC in an attempt to steal the hard-earned money of our contractors. There are many inventive ways in which these scammers work, through multiple channels in an attempt to trick people into a false sense of security. Read on to learn more about what to watch out for.

Mon 20th Jan, 2020 | Tom Sweeney

Case Studies

Gary Matthews' ten years as a limited company director

We talk to long-time contractor Gary Matthews to learn about how he has met the challenges of the last decade.

Thu 16th Jan, 2020 | Kerry Hull