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Contractors 02 Sep 2024

Is IR35 Insurance worth it?

One of the greatest obstacles if you’re a contractor, recruiter or end client that engages with contractors, is dealing with…

by Kingsbridge

Contractors

Inside vs Outside IR35 a Positive Outlook

Operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) and working outside IR35 provides contractors with a wealth of benefits. For instance,…

by Andy Vessey

Contractors

Should I get my contract reviewed for IR35 compliance?

Since the IR35 reforms came into effect in 2021, most contractors will no longer be responsible for their own IR35…

by Kingsbridge

Trades 04 Jul 2024

10 top tips for keeping your tools safe

The tools you work with are an essential part of your business and likely one of the biggest investments you’ve…

by Eleanor Hanwell

Trades 11 Jul 2024

What do I do if a client is unhappy with my work?

It’s a situation every tradesperson dreads: your client isn’t happy with the result of your hard work. Mistakes and misunderstandings…

by Eleanor Hanwell

Trades 02 Aug 2024

Funding and grants available for tradies

Running a business can be expensive, with the cost of tools, vehicles, employees, tax, insurance and more, all piling up!…

by Eleanor Hanwell

Trades 15 Aug 2024

How to get good feedback from customers

There’s a reason every company you interact with these days is desperate for you to leave your feedback: reviews are…

by Eleanor Hanwell

Trades 20 Aug 2024

How to deal with the profit drain of scope creep

You may not have heard of the term “scope creep”, but if you’ve been running a business for any length…

by Eleanor Hanwell

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Contracting Life 17 Sep 2024

How the NIS2 Directive impacts your business and the role of cyber insurance

The NIS2 Directive is legislation which aims to achieve a high common level of cyber security across the European Union.…
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How to avoid January self-assessment stress

January is well and truly upon us. Most of us have completed our first full week back in work and…
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Contractor, sole trader or employee: what`s the difference?

Taking the decision to go self-employed can be a difficult one. After all, there are so many variables that you…
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5 Essential Skills Every Contractor Should Have

Don’t panic if you don’t have all of the skills below yet. These are just a few of the many…
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11 productivity hacks every freelancer should know

When you start working for yourself you can start to feel overwhelmed when it comes to managing your productivity throughout…
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7 reasons to quit your job and become a freelancer

Are you thinking about a job change? It might be slightly better pay, but will you feel truly satisfied? If…
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Is becoming an energy contractor a good move?

If you’re working in the energy sector but getting tired of working for someone else, you might be starting to…
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What insurance do I need as an IT contractor?

With IT contractors in serious demand, there’s never been a better time for IT professionals to be self-employed. Although there…
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Common Mistakes Made by New Contractors

Becoming a contractor after being in permanent, full-time employment can be a daunting step to take, so the last thing…
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Brand Identity: The Basics

Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business? Steve Forbes, editor of Forbes business…
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How to avoid and deal with late payments

It’s one of the horrors of being a contractor: you do the work, submit your invoice, wait the required period…
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Five mistakes every freelancer makes and how to avoid them

Whether you are new to freelancing or you’re a long-term independent professional, it’s fair to say that we all experience…
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EU settled status for contractors and freelancers: Why it still matters

When the UK first began proceedings to leave the European Union, EU settled status was talked about a lot in…
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Can I claim sick pay as a self-employed contractor?

Having to take time off work sick is naturally concerning for contractors, especially in the midst of the cost of…
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Local business groups: getting involved

Contracting and freelancing can be a lonely game. It can feel like you’re in a bit of a bubble, isolated…
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How to manage your day effectively when working from home

Government restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 have been tightening up again recently as cases rise and, as a result, many of…
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Umbrella companies: Dos and don’ts to stay compliant in 2022

Earlier this year, Kingsbridge conducted our IR35: One Year On survey. The results revealed that a surprising 12% of contractors…
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What is a professional negligence claim for the self-employed?

No matter what type of contractor you are, no matter what industry you belong in, when you strip things down…
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Do I need contractor insurance when working overseas as an engineer?

One of the joys of being an engineering contractor is that you’re not tied to working in one location –…
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What to review if you have been contracting for more than 10 years

Many contractors have been helming their limited companies for more than 10 years now – no mean feat when we…
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A contractor`s checklist for returning to work

For many contractors, this means that you too will be looking to return to work as clients re-open their workplaces.…
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7 tips to market yourself as a self-employed contractor

When you’re a self-employed contractor, a big unpaid part of your job is to market yourself. You need to make…
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5 things to consider as a self-employed contractor in London

No matter where you are in the UK, there is always a lot to consider as a self-employed contractor to…
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Do I need public liability insurance as an engineering contractor?

Back in February, we wrote a guide for engineering students and early-career engineers considering a career move into self-employment. In…
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Do I need personal accident cover as a self-employed contractor?

Personal accident cover isn’t often considered when contractors think about what business insurances they need. After all, that research is…
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The top 10 blogs for self-employed construction contractors

As a construction contractor, you know how important it is to keep up with current news in the sector so…
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I’m new to contracting, do I need directors’ and officers’ cover?

For brand new contractors, the world of business insurance can, quite frankly, be a bit overwhelming. As an employee, insurance…
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What insurance do contractors need working in the media industry?

The media and creative industry is huge, spanning so many different contractor and freelancer roles. You might be a social…
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How to become a more eco-friendly contractor

Friday 22nd April, is Earth Day. Held annually on the same date since 1970, Earth Day marks the birth of…
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How to look after your mental health as a contractor

Two years on from the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re only just starting to really process the impact it…
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