Contracting Matters

Hi, I’m Rob Crossland. I co-founded Parasol in 2000 after a “career” in the IT industry as both a permie and a Contractor. We have grown the business since the days of a cupboard in the Accountants office to what it is today – a large professional services group for Contractors, Freelancers, Recruitment Agencies and End Clients.

Through its three operating brands Parasol Group provides a range of services:

• Parasol is the leading provider of outsourced employment services to the UK’s contingent workforce, the staffing businesses who deal with them and the hirers who rely on their skills and knowledge;
• Clearsky Accounting supports individuals and SMEs across the UK with affordable and reliable accountancy services;
• Silverline is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution enabling staffing businesses to dramatically improve sales performance.

I have a great team around me and much of Parasol’s success is a testament to their hard work and commitment. Read on for various ramblings on Contracting and all the matters that come together when trying to carve out a living/career.

When not rambling on I spend my time on Rugby and Family (not in that order of course). You can connect to me on LinkedIn (please don’t spam me though) and also follow me personally on Twitter if so inclined – @robborover and corporate news via @parasolgroup