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What to do with an unpaid invoice

It’s an unpleasant fact about contracting and freelancing: occasionally you may come across clients who either pay late or don’t…

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Employing your partner: What you need to know

It’s fairly commonplace these days for contractors to employ their spouse or partner to assist them – often in an…

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What does trust mean as a contractor?

We recently saw a report on a survey compiled by CV-Library which revealed the most and least trusted professions in…

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You can count on Kingsbridge

When you’re purchasing contractor insurance, you really are taking a leap of faith. You’re depending on that company to treat…

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A quick guide to self-employed expenses

Expenses can be the bane of a contractor or freelancer’s life. On the one hand, it’s great that you can…

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Do IR35 changes apply to me?

IR35 reforms are set to hit the private sector in April 2020 and a lot of contractors are still none-the-wiser…

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Five signs that you`re ready for self-employment

Everything is starting to feel a bit fresher and warmer. But sometimes the signs of spring can make going into…

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Gotta Have IT: IT skills in demand this year

IT is still one of the biggest-expanding sectors in the UK economy. There are over 1.5 million jobs in the…

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What risks am I taking by operating without insurance?

Every contractor wants to keep their business outgoings to a minimum. When you’re looking to reduce your business spending, it…

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IR35 reforms for private sector – consultation released

Businesses to be responsible for sorting out status disputes, notes Larsen Howie’s new Head of Tax Andy Vessey. A little…