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8 tips to make the most of your LinkedIn profile as a contractor

Most of us have a LinkedIn profile sitting there, but an awful lot of us just use it as a…

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How to choose a name for your limited company as a contractor?

If you decided to operate as a limited company contractor (as opposed to being a sole trader), then choosing a…

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Directors’ and officers’ liability: do contractors need it?

Directors’ and officers’ liability insurance (D&O for short) often falls into the category of “I doubt I need that,” accompanied…

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Top 5 Tips To Grab The Best IT Contractor Roles On LinkedIn

Love it or hate it, LinkedIn is still a really valuable resource for IT contractors in terms of promoting your skills and service…

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5 ways to improve your bookkeeping when you`re self-employed

One of the things a lot of employees take for granted is having someone else take care of the financial stuff.…

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How a contractor accountant can help you

“I’m going to become self-employed so that I can do my own accounts. I love paperwork, spreadsheets, and complex legislation,”…

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How to get back into contracting

It’s not uncommon for contractors to sometimes take a break from self-employment. This could be for many reasons, including taking…

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How IT contractors can make the most of demand

IT contractors are reportedly in higher demand than ever at the moment. With more and more companies opting for permanent remote working, IT contractors…

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Insurances you should consider as a Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you’re used to being on the ball and getting everyone on your project organised – no matter the field you’re…

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How to increase rates as a contractor

It’s the debate every contractor needs to have with themselves periodically: whether or not to increase your rates and how to do…

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What you should look for in a business insurance policy

Choosing your business insurance as a contractor can be a bit of a minefield. There are so many different policies…

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Are you on the best “contractor mortgage rate”?

Read on below for a guest article by CMME. This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as…

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SEISS Grant 5: Everything you need to know

As most self-employed people are probably well aware by this point in the pandemic, SEISS stands for Self-Employment Income Support…

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The benefits of being a Kingsbridge customer

We recently shared a blog on the top reasons to hold a policy with Kingsbridge. We understand how important it…

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What is a small business for IR35?

With all of the discussion surrounding the implementation of new IR35 rules back in April, one thing that didn’t get mentioned as…

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Contractor Mortgage FAQ`s with CMME

Read on below for a guest article by CMME.    This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as…

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Why you should ask your clients to review your services

When was the last time you bought something without checking the reviews first? Whether it’s a new shirt for you,…

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Is your business insurance meeting your needs?

So, your business insurance is due for renewal, or perhaps you’ve let your current cover lapse over lockdown. Reviewing your…

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How to write a contract

Not all contractors will send their clients a written contract, but this can leave you unprotected in the event of…

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Avoiding copyright infringement as a contractor

Do you know what your rights and responsibilities are as a contractor creating intellectual property of any sort? They say that imitation…

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Why do contractors need professional indemnity cover?

Quite often we hear new contractors tell us that although they know they are required to have certain types of…

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What is retroactive cover?

When looking at your contractor insurance options, it’s important to understand exactly what the policy is offering you, to ensure…

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Making Tax Digital: What is it, and do contractors need to worry?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) was laid out back in December 2018, with the Government setting out a roadmap of changes to the UK’s…

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SEISS grant 4 and 5 are coming?

One of the big announcements in Sunak’s Spring Budget was that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme was to be extended until September 2021,…

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How to manage your contractor workload effectively

Before Christmas, work was picking up for many contractors and we hope that that’s been the case for you, and that…

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Can the self-employed file for unemployment benefits?

While work has been picking up, COVID-19 is still making the contractor market very competitive, especially when you factor in…

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A Guide To Record-Keeping And Expenses For Self-Employed Sole Traders

Whether you’re new or not to self-employment, record-keeping might sound like hard work. And while that may be true, it does come with…

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What to look for in an insurance renewal

If your business insurance is coming up for renewal, it’s easy to either be complacent or to panic. Complacency often results in…

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How to increase word-of-mouth recommendations

Despite everything, work for many contractors is starting to pick up. Many clients who had been waiting to see if COVID would “blow over” have…

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What is the latest financial support from Rishi Sunak?

Over the last few months, the Government has provided a raft of financial support in an attempt to help the self-employed, business owners, and employees…