Growth Securities Ownership plans
Clichés are overused expressions that at one time might have been original. This does not detract from the fact that they have value. A cliché that Umbrella companies like to pedal is If it [...]
Poor payment culture, a tight labour market and spiralling costs
The cost of doing business is increasing. Operating costs have risen for 9 out of 10 businesses. Everyone is affected by rising fuel and utility costs, while higher taxers are starting to bite following [...]
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not real money. You can’t just get paid in crypto, can you?
While Bitcoin’s roller coaster price swings have gained worldwide attention, is digital currency and blockchain technology how you want to receive payments? A world where you can send money directly to someone with no [...]
HMRC handed £161 million ahead of summer transfer window
HMRC have been handed what sounds like a premier league transfer budget to improve their squad. Following the Spring Statement, the Chancellor has announced a war chest to boost HMRC to help tackle [...]
It’s all about the Money Money
Bright Sky Umbrella is an Umbrella provider who have been committed to assisting contractors since 2015. We have worked alongside thousands of contractors and are available when needed. We are fortunate as an [...]
Avoid Storm April – Use a Decent Brolly
The UK has been hit by storm after storm this year. It was decided in 2015 to name a storm after research suggested people became more aware of extreme weather warnings once the [...]
Bright Sky have partnered with Roots Mortgages to make it easier for freelancers and contractors to get mortgages
Roots Mortgages Bright Sky Contracting has chosen Roots Mortgages as our partner to provide specialist mortgages for contractors, freelancers, limited company directors and independent professionals. The Midlands based specialist has access to more than [...]
Bright Sky becomes an APSCo trusted partner!
We are very happy to announce that we have been awarded Trusted Partner status by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). APSCo Trusted Partners are recognised as the best in class and represent the [...]
EU Workers – Post Brexit
EU workers living in the UK by 31 Dec 2020 – can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021. EU citizens can use the online service to view their immigration status [...]
Should you be scared of who you are working with this Halloween?
Bright Sky Contracting are accredited by the FCSA and Professional Passport. We offer the following engagement and payroll models: Umbrella PAYECISJoint EmploymentProfessional Employment Organisation solution We look to promote best practice and ensure that [...]