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How can you make the most of each interview opportunity? The IT Coach looks at strategies for improving interview success.

"Two peoples divided by a common language." George Bernard Shaw said this about the British and the Americans, but the same can be said of anoraks and suits. Emails, reports, proposals... Get it right and your clients will love you.

Being a quality contractor is all about meeting your client's expectations.

The IT Coach offers advice on how to gain the edge over other candidates.

Leading agents reveal the 'no-nos' for IT contractors.

Can the law help when previous clients write terrible things about you?

Adopting flexible working and keeping in control of finances smoothes contractors' relationships.

How do you get the best rate for a new contract or a contract extension? The IT Coach explains that it comes down to your ability to negotiate.

It will soon be illegal to discriminate on age, but contractors are unlikely to benefit.

Forget the pension, there's a whole world waiting to be explored, say IT contractors.

Quay Accounting answer one contractor's question as to whether his own limited company can pay him Childcare Vouchers and any implications that may have.

As a contractor, you want to enjoy all the benefits that come from leaving permanent employment. However, with this freedom comes a risk that your income could be disrupted by a routine operation or unforeseen illness. Every day that you are not able to work is a day’s income lost.

Find out 5 benefits of Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for contractors here. 

'A' Day (Appointed day) arrives on 6th April 2006 and brings with it sweeping and radical changes for contractors looking to invest in a pension – either via a one-man limited company or personally.

Legal experts, PRMS Ltd, continue their advice on how contractors can recover debt.

You will not maximise contract rates by smiling meekly and taking whatever the agent offers, but by negotiating for the best deal available.