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…
Employer’s liability insurance provides cover for your business if an employee makes a claim for a work-related injury or illness.…
Many of us dream of a relaxing retirement one day, but when you’re self-employed as a contractor it might not…
Becoming a contractor after being in permanent, full-time employment can be a daunting step to take, so the last thing…
If you are new to contracting, you’re probably still trying to fathom which insurances you actually need and which are…
It’s likely that, as a contractor, you’ve not heard of a Statement of Work (SoW) before and there’s not really…
Contractor insurance can seem like a right headache to sort out. Let’s face it, it’s not exactly a glamorous expense.…
Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business? Steve Forbes, editor of Forbes business…
It’s one of the horrors of being a contractor: you do the work, submit your invoice, wait the required period…
Whether you’re a career contractor or you’ve just dipped your toe in the world of professional freelancing, you’ll have likely…
Whether you are new to freelancing or you’re a long-term independent professional, it’s fair to say that we all experience…
Contractor Stuart Barnes (former professional rugby player and now rugby commentator) wins his IR35 case against HMRC. Mr Barnes was…
Sorting out business insurance at the top of your to-do list? You may still be undecided on who to go…
Public liability insurance is one of the key insurances that most contractors have under their belt, so this probably isn’t the first…
With the work-from-home rule still being in effect, that’s exactly where most contractors are working from right now. It’s still…
One of the contractor insurances we get asked about a lot is employers’ liability (often referred to as EL) because, to be…
Does IR35 apply to foreign contracts, or when working outside of the UK? That’s a question we’re often asked at…
When the UK first began proceedings to leave the European Union, EU settled status was talked about a lot in…
With Rishi Sunak now appointed as PM, and Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor, they will no doubt continue their program of…
Having to take time off work sick is naturally concerning for contractors, especially in the midst of the cost of…
Contracting and freelancing can be a lonely game. It can feel like you’re in a bit of a bubble, isolated…
Categorising yourself correctly can help you in many ways, from appearing in the search engines for relevant search terms to…
If you’ve decided to take the leap into contracting, congratulations! It’s a big, exciting step and you’re probably buzzing with…
Professional indemnity cover is one of the staples of contractor insurance. Along with public liability insurance and employers’ liability insurance, it’s usually…
Government restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 have been tightening up again recently as cases rise and, as a result, many of…
The IR35 reform repeal has caused quite a stir, and if you’re sitting there wondering what exactly it means for…
Earlier this year, Kingsbridge conducted our IR35: One Year On survey. The results revealed that a surprising 12% of contractors…
In news that will be welcomed by businesses and contractors alike, this morning’s mini-budget from Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng included the…
No matter what type of contractor you are, no matter what industry you belong in, when you strip things down…
One of the joys of being an engineering contractor is that you’re not tied to working in one location –…
Earlier this year, Kingsbridge undertook a survey of contractors, recruiters and end clients to examine the contracting landscape one year…
