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Press Releases

December 2009

Relief for Contractors as Pre-Budget Report Sees Little Change

Danbro, the specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, says it is business as usual for contractors following the Chancellor’s pre-budget report.

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December 2009

Danbro on the Fast Track to Success

Danbro, the specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, is celebrating after once again being included in a prestigious directory of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing companies.

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November 2009

Danbro In Line For Three Top Awards

Danbro, the specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, has set its sights on going one better in 2010 after making the final shortlist in three separate categories at this year’s prestigious Accountancy Age Awards.

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November 2009

A fair COP for Contractors

Professional Passport has launched The Contractors’ Opinion Poll (COP), a comprehensive survey that enables contractors to express their opinions on all aspects of the contracting marketplace. The quick and simple online survey gathers significant information from contractors on an anonymous basis and the results will be used to convey an accurate picture of the realities of contracting in the current market to key decision makers and government departments. COP will enable contractors’ collective voices to be heard above the din of commercial lobbying and vested interest – giving contractors a real opportunity to influence service provision and legislation. We will publish a summary of results to our readers once the survey is complete.

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October 2009

Danbro Organises Freelancing Celebration

Danbro, the award-winning specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, has organised a special event to celebrate National Freelancers Day on Monday, 23 November.

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October 2009

Danbro Streamline Their ID Verification Process

Danbro, the award-winning specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, has streamlined the process of checking the identity of its new customers as part of stringent anti-money laundering legislation.

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Danbro Backs House Of Commons Reception

Danbro, the award-winning specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, has supported another prestigious recruitment industry event by sponsoring a drinks reception hosted by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) at the House of Commons.

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September 2009

Danbro Backs APSCo Conference

Danbro, the award-winning specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, has leant its support to this year’s Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) members’ conference.

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September 2009

Danbro Enhances Customer Communication

Danbro, the award-winning specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, has implemented a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to improve its communication with agencies, clients and other partners on a daily basis.

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September 2009

Danbro Are Granted The Skills Pledge

Specialist accountants for contractors Danbro has been grated Skills Pledge training accreditation, in recognition of its commitment to investing in the skills of its employees.

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September 2009

Danbro In Line For Two Top Awards

Danbro, the specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, is celebrating after being shortlisted in two categories for this year’s prestigious Accountancy Age Awards.

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August 2009

The Importance of your Reputation as a Freelance Worker

Despite a number of high profile examples, the importance of managing your reputation when freelancing seems to escape many independent practitioners. Just ask Gerald Ratner about the impact of not getting it right. With marketing budgets at an all time low and viral networking the new medium of endorsement, managing your profile has never been more important.

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August 2009

Agencies must be aware of their responsibilities relating to the CIS

Danbro, the award winning specialist accountancy firm for contractors and temporary workers, are advising agencies to be tentative with the way they manage their construction industry scheme (CIS) contractors.

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August 2009

Are You Really Self-Employed?

Danbro, the award-winning specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, is warning contractors to ensure they do genuinely fit the criteria of being self-employed ahead of a likely government crackdown.

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August 2009

Four New Recruits As Danbro’s Growth Continues

Blackpool-based specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, has added another four recruits to its team as the firm continues to buck the economic downturn with its umbrella and limited company services, aimed at the thousands of temporary and freelance workers in the UK.

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July 2009

Danbro Gain Five New Accreditations

Specialist accountants for contractors Danbro has gained five training accreditations, in recognition of its commitment to the training and continual development of its employees.

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July 2009

Accountancy Staff Boost Charity Appeal

Employees at Blackpool-based specialist accountants for contractors Danbro turned out in force to show their support to colleagues taking part in the Cancer Research UK ‘Race for Life’ at the town’s De Vere hotel earlier this month.

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July 2009

Warning over Holiday Pay Claims

Specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, are advising businesses that engage self-employed sub contractors to ensure they cannot be classified as workers.

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July 2009

New Challenge To IR35

Ten years on from the introduction of IR35, the controversial tax legislation aimed at contractors is facing a challenge in the form of an Early Day Motion from Liberal Democrat MP Lorely Burt, calling for its abolition.

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May 2009

Danbro Childcare Vouchers – Allowing working families to save up to £2932 per year!

Childcare voucher schemes can save working parents up to £2932 per year, yet there’s so many that don’t take advantage simply because they are unaware of such schemes.

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May 2009

Danbro Partner with Leading Emigration Specialists as Growing Number of UK Contractors Head ‘Down Under’

Danbro are delighted to announce a new partnership with leading emigration company FastrackOZ. With offices in the UK and Sydney, FastrackOZ offer a full range of relocation services to the growing number of UK contractors now looking to live and work in Australia.

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May 2009

Blackpool Accountancy Firm Bucks the Trend

Blackpool-based specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, is bucking the trend of decreasing sales and rising unemployment by continuing to grow its business in 2009.

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April 2009

Danbro Announce New Death in Service Benefits

Specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, have expanded their range of services with a new Personal Accident Insurance Policy at Work for clients currently working under its umbrella company.

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April 2009

Double Success for Danbro

Clients of specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, can rest assured they are in safe hands after the company secured two prestigious awards.

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April 2009

Danbro Fantasy F1

With the new Formula 1 season already off to a racing start, Danbro is launching its own fantasy F1 league – and inviting you to join in.

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April 2009

Danbro Announce Acquisition of Safe Business Solutions

Specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, are delighted to announce details of its acquisition of a portfolio of clients from Safe Business Solutions (SBS) a provider of accountancy services to freelance contractors.

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March 2009

Makeover for Danbro’s Website

Danbro, specialist accountants for contractors, have launched their new-and-improved website in a bid to communicate more clearly the scope of services they provide.

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March 2009

Wise Up to the Danger of Non Compliant Umbrella Companies

Specialist accountancy firm Danbro are urging contractors to wise up to the dangers of using non-compliant umbrella companies. In a recent survey of contractors who had switched to Danbro, after using another umbrella company, they came across yet another issue of compliance that they thought would have been eradicated long ago.

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February 2009

Welcome Aboard the Good Ship Danbro

With UK plc taking more blows than a prize boxer, and redundancies stacking up like chips on a roulette table, few companies have the cash reserves to gamble on new recruits. Unless, that is, you’re specialist accountants Danbro.

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February 2009

Danbro Make Grade as APSCo Affiliate

High growth company and specialist accountants for contractors Danbro have extended their New Year celebrations following their successful admission to the UK’s leading professional recruitment industry body.

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January 2009

Danbro Make History with Unique Payment Service

When is payday not payday? When the money has been paid into your account but it takes five days to clear…

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January 2009

Danbro Expand their National Footprint

Specialist providers of accountancy services to contractors, Danbro, have today opened an office in Manchester in line with plans to grow their national presence.

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Press Releases 2008

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