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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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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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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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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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Do I need a blog as a self-employed contractor in 2022?

One of the first things you probably did when you became a contractor was set up your website – detailing…

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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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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 start your career as a self-employed IT contractor

IT contractors have never been in more demand than they are right now, so if you’ve been toying with the…

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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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The best website builders for self-employed contractors

In a world dominated by digital, having your own website is becoming essential for contractors. It’s a great way for…

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Do I need qualifications to be a self-employed contractor?

One of the banes of being an employee is seeing an advert for a job that you know you could…

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What can I donate to charity via my limited company?

With the cost of living rising and the news rife with stories of vulnerable people struggling to get by, those…

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What are the key 2022 tax year dates for the self-employed?

Now that we’re firmly planted in 2022, it’s a good time to start getting finances in order and, like it…

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How to close down your limited company for Christmas

Let’s be honest, one of the best perks of being self-employed is not having to be answerable to anyone over…

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The best blogs for limited company contractors to read

Being a contractor, it’s important to have a lot of resources at your disposal. Whether that’s news that’s relevant to…

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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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The 10 best refer-a-friend offers for contractors

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that when you get a great deal on a product or service, you just have to tell…

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Contractor news round-up: July 2021

If we’re being honest, gathering up this month’s top news was a little harder than normal. Not because it was…

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Lockdown is over! How to get back to work

It’s been a long, long time in the making, but after being delayed by an extra month, lockdown is finally over! With legal restrictions lifted…