One of the greatest obstacles if you’re a contractor, recruiter or end client that engages with contractors, is dealing with…
Operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) and working outside IR35 provides contractors with a wealth of benefits. For instance,…
Since the IR35 reforms came into effect in 2021, most contractors will no longer be responsible for their own IR35…
Choosing your business insurance as a contractor can be a bit of a minefield. There are so many different policies…
When you consider the insurances you need as a contractor, you’ll naturally leap to professional indemnity and public liability, but…
Read on below for a guest article by CMME. This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as…
As most self-employed people are probably well aware by this point in the pandemic, SEISS stands for Self-Employment Income Support…
We recently shared a blog on the top reasons to hold a policy with Kingsbridge. We understand how important it…
With all of the discussion surrounding the implementation of new IR35 rules back in April, one thing that didn’t get mentioned as…
When was the last time you bought something without checking the reviews first? Whether it’s a new shirt for you,…
Sorting out business insurance at the top of your to-do list? You may still be undecided on who to go…
So, your business insurance is due for renewal, or perhaps you’ve let your current cover lapse over lockdown. Reviewing your…
Not all contractors will send their clients a written contract, but this can leave you unprotected in the event of…
Do you know what your rights and responsibilities are as a contractor creating intellectual property of any sort? They say that imitation…
Quite often we hear new contractors tell us that although they know they are required to have certain types of…
When looking at your contractor insurance options, it’s important to understand exactly what the policy is offering you, to ensure…
Making Tax Digital (MTD) was laid out back in December 2018, with the Government setting out a roadmap of changes to the UK’s…
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,…
Before Christmas, work was picking up for many contractors and we hope that that’s been the case for you, and that…
While work has been picking up, COVID-19 is still making the contractor market very competitive, especially when you factor in…
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…
If your business insurance is coming up for renewal, it’s easy to either be complacent or to panic. Complacency often results in…
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…
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…
Being self-employed is great. Nothing quite beats the freedom and flexibility of being your own boss. Don’t fancy working Fridays?…
With coronavirus and Brexit dominating both local and national headlines, it’s sometimes easy to forget that other news is happening. But despite the…
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, commonly known as the furlough scheme, was announced back in March and was part of…
Professional indemnity cover is one of the staples of contractor insurance. Along with public liability insurance and employers’ liability insurance, it’s usually…
It’s putting things mildly to say that coronavirus has left something of a dent in public finances. According to a report…
Read on below for a guest post from contractor mortgage specialists, CMME. As a self-employed professional, it can be a…
Always seek advice from a qualified accountant before making any decisions that could affect your income. This guide is a…