Here we've put together a list of s external sites that you as a contractor might find useful there are some news sites and forums, some resources like useful pages from within the HMRC site, professional organisations and even some unions. If there are other sites you think might be useful, just email them in and we'll take a look.
The Internal Links
Join the Gabem's Online Members Section
Here's where you need to go if you want to get into the Gabem Members area. It's part of our standard umbrella company service, and once inside you can submit your hours for invoicing, adjust your (optional) reserve scheme payments and view the expenses you have claimed.
Sites of Interest
Umbrella Companies
Information and advice for contractors working through an umbrella company.
Shout99
Shout99 is the largest freelancer network in the uk, and is a good source of news and contractor related gossip and advice.
Construction News
The Construction News is perhaps the leading source for news and events in the construction industry.
Manson Group
The company responsible for our Personal Accident insurance and mortgage services.
Contractor Mortgages
Mortgages for UK contractors and freelancers. Secure a competitive mortgage on your contract rate alone.
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HMRC
Check for self employed status
Information on the claiming of professional fees as expenses
Form for claiming expenses at the end of the year
Associations
ATSCo
The Association of Technology Staffing Companies
Recruitment Employment Confederation
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is the trade body that supports and represents the recruitment industry.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Unions
Amicus
Manufacturing, technical and skilled persons' union.
NASUWT
NASUWT is the only TUC affiliated teachers' union representing teachers in all parts of the UK.
NUT
National Union of Teachers
Unison
UNISON is Britain's biggest trade union with more than 1.3 million members.
