THE MUST-HAVE CAREER E-BOOK

Your contracting
guide to success.Your guide to contracting success.

With a helping hand from Hub-XI, your AI contracting partner.With lightning-fast help from Hub-XI, your AI contracting partner. Any time you need it.

The Essential Guide to Contracting e-book

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Who'S The E-BOOK FOR?

For new, transitioning and existing contractors.

Understand IR35, setting up a limited company, and more.

Get ready to move smoothly from permanent employment.

See how to maximise your finances and tax benefits.

Plus, you can ask Hub-XI anything, wherever you are in your journey.

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what's the e-book about?

See what's inside, chapter by chapter.

Chapters

Chapter 1

Understanding contracting

Learn what contracting is, and how it compares to permanent employment.

Get to know the key benefits and important considerations of contracting.

Explore the mindset shift that typically sets successful contractors apart.

The chapters

Take a look inside

Chapter 1

of 10

Understanding contracting

Discover the pros, cons, and key mindset shifts for long-term contracting success.

Chapter 2

of 10

The transition

Chapter 3

of 10

Understanding IR35 and its impact

Chapter 4

of 10

Setting up your limited company

Chapter 5

of 10

Working through an umbrella company

Chapter 6

of 10

Getting your first contract

Chapter 7

of 10

Mastering the interview and negotiating your rate

Chapter 8

of 10

Managing your finances as a contractor

Chapter 9

of 10

Marketing yourself as a contractor

Chapter 10

of 10

Maintaining work-life balance and self-care

WHAT ELSE comes with the e-book?

Practical tools, handy resources, and live support.

Everything you need to make contracting simpler and smarter.

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Action checklists.

Step-by-step checklists in every chapter to help you stay organised and focused.

Action Checklist

Learn the basics of joining an umbrella company.

If you have a recruiter, discuss how your payment and fees work.

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Here's what contractors say about us.

See how we're making contracting simpler for independent professionals.

The Essential Guide to Contracting makes sense of IR35, company set-up and tax in plain English, with handy checklists you can act on straight away.

Tichaona Moyo

Program Manager

This contracting e-book offers a first of it's kind, with a clear roadmap on contracts, risk and cash-flow, so you can focus on delivery instead of chasing paperwork.

Desmond Oguh

Independent Transition & Transformation Consultant

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See why they recommend The Essential Guide to Contracting.

The Essential Guide to Contracting makes sense of IR35, company set-up and tax in plain English, with handy checklists you can act on straight away.

Tichaona Moyo

Program Manager

This contracting e-book offers a first of it's kind, with a clear roadmap on contracts, risk and cash-flow, so you can focus on delivery instead of chasing paperwork.

Desmond Oguh

Independent Transition & Transformation Consultant

FAQs.

Your questions about The Essential Guide to Contracting, answered.

The e-book is for anyone considering or already working as a contractor in the UK—whether you've just become a contractor, are switching from permanent employment, or scaling your contracting business.

The Essential Guide to Contracting has 10 chapters, which include:

• Choosing between setting up a limited company and joining an umbrella company

• Understanding IR35 and how to stay compliant

• Tax-saving tips

• Financial planning and insurance

• Finding contract roles and clients

• Negotiating and optimising your day rate

• Contracts, invoices, and legal support

• Achieving long-term career growth

Each chapter includes Action Checklists, helpful tips, and services or discounts from our trusted partners.