Thursday, 22 July, 2010 | Tagged in Contractors | Written by Kristen Barrett
We’re excited to announce that Job Alerts are now live on Crackerjacks!
Until now, you’ve had to wait for your profile to be requested, or manually search for jobs to source work. But this pro-active feature means you can now save job searches, and then be automatically notified when similar jobs are posted.
To set up a [...]
Wednesday, 9 June, 2010 | Tagged in Contractors | Written by Kristen Barrett
To help you understand the differences between contractors and employees – we have a handy resource from the Department of Labour for you.
The law is very different for employees and contractors, so you need to understand they key differences that define these groups.
Click here to find out who is an employee and who is not.
Jaylene
Thursday, 28 January, 2010 | Tagged in Contractors, Running Your Own Business | Written by Kristen Barrett
The IRD states that if you are a contractor, and contract to one party for more than 80% of the time in any 12 month period then you may be deemed an ‘employee’ and required to pay tax at the personal tax rate instead of the company tax rate. By working through a Contractor Management [...]
Thursday, 21 January, 2010 | Tagged in Contractors | Written by Kristen Barrett
2010 has rolled over and we’re back with a bang!
We’ve launched two major upgrades for our contractors on Crackerjacks…
After listening to your feedback, two key changes have been made to all contractor accounts, including; SMS alerts when you receive profile requests and the addition of a technical skills section in your Crackerjacks account. To utilise [...]
Thursday, 19 November, 2009 | Tagged in Contractors | Written by Kristen Barrett
The Architecture of Re-Invention: A Template for Succeeding in Unpredictable Times
A Knowledge Workout with Max Walker (AUS) CSP
Christchurch
Tuesday 8 December 2009, 9:00am – 12:00pm
La Vida Centre – Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton
Auckland
Wednesday 9 December 2009, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Rendezvous Hotel – Mayoral Drive, Auckland City
Wellington
Thursday 10 December 2009, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Duxton Hotel – Wakefield Street, [...]
Thursday, 19 November, 2009 | Tagged in Contractors | Written by Kristen Barrett
Even though Crackerjacks specialises in contracting, we understand that people like to have different working options. In fitting with this, we have introduced a work type function where you can select the type of work you would consider; contract/fixed term or permanent (or both).
The system has already defaulted your account to the ‘both’ option – [...]
Monday, 2 November, 2009 | Tagged in Business, Contractors | Written by Kristen Barrett
As a registered Crackerjacks member you are entitled to the Cardplus Shell fuel card. With this special offer, you can save 5c per litre off the pump price for petrol, LPG and diesel from any Shell service station.
For $2 per month you are entitled to the following with Cardplus:
Savings of 5c per litre off [...]
Tuesday, 20 October, 2009 | Tagged in Contractors, Using Crackerjacks | Written by Kristen Barrett
We’d like to share a few hints to make sure you’re getting the most from your Crackerjacks account:
1. Ensure you have been rated
It’s easy to tell whether you’ve been rated – simply log in, look at the image on the top of your Dashboard – and find out if you are a “New”, “0 Star”, [...]
Tuesday, 20 October, 2009 | Tagged in Contractors | Written by Kristen Barrett
Winning Relationships: Taking You Beyond Success into Significance
A Knowledge Workout with Lisa McInnes-Smith (AUS) CPAE, CSP
Christchurch
Tuesday 17 November 2009, 9:00am – 12:00pm
La Vida Centre – Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton
Auckland
Wednesday 18 November 2009, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Rendezvous Hotel – Mayoral Drive, Auckland City
Wellington
Thursday 19 November 2009, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Duxton Hotel – Wakefield Street, Wellington City
Purpose
It [...]
Wednesday, 19 August, 2009 | Tagged in Contractors | Written by Kristen Barrett
Crackerjacks and CXC are now working closely to bring you more choices in how you structure yourself as a contractor. By working through CXC you can enjoy all the advantages of contracting without the administration burden or associated risks. You have the reassurance your administration and accounts are being taken care of in a fast, [...]
