For self-employed people managing your workload is hard enough without having to look after your finances as well. Sure you can get an accountant to look after your books which takes some of the stress out of running your business but ultimately, it would be nice to have somebody to look after that entire area.

Enter the role of the umbrella company. Darwin Pay offers an attractive package, starting with their contractor calculator that allows visitors to see their earning potential before they consider using Darwin as an umbrella company.

The most appealing aspect of using a contracting umbrella is the management of invoicing and payment chasing. When you’re busy, the LAST thing you want is to phone clients asking for money! Umbrella companies like Darwin remove this need by taking care of it for you. This is achieved because you will be an employee of the umbrella company and not the end company. Meaning payment is guaranteed.

Definitely worth considering if you’re looking to get some help in this area of business that many IT contractors find difficult and frustrating. If you’re based in the UK see Darwin Pay for more information.