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Contracting Life

Jury service for self-employed: getting cover for loss of earnings

Jury duty if you’re self-employed can be the last thing you need. If you’re a freelancer or contractor and a…

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Contractor Guides

Business insurance for graphic designers: What it covers and why it matters

Insurance for graphic designers is often questioned – why do they need insurance? What are they even covering? One Reddit…

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Contractor Guides

Decoding business insurance: common insurance terms explained

Insurance jargon can be like trying to understand another language sometimes. There’s probably plenty of common insurance terms you’ve come…

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Contractor Guides

New business checklist: what insurance you need

Starting a business is exciting – but it also comes with risks. Whatever your business, insurance can help protect you…

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Contracting Life

Cyber security reports 2025: why businesses should prioritise staying safe online

It’s no secret that online security is a huge factor for businesses big and small. Cyber attacks are becoming more…

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Contractor Guides

How to report cyber crime

A single cyber incident can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and damage trust. In the face of such a threat,…

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Contractor Guides

What to do if you’re a cyber attack victim

It’s hard to live in the modern world without being online. But that’s made way for cyber crime. No longer…

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Contractor Guides

Cyber security best practices: tips to keep your business safe online

Whether you’re a freelancer, sole trader, contractor or small business owner, understanding and implementing cybersecurity best practices can mean the…

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IR35

Jason Lutz v Ryanair: Pilot’s personal service company was a sham

Having three decorative titles, plus a PSC that’s not strictly a PSC, doesn’t count as self-employment – court rulings.  A…

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IR35

Why it feels like only Labour is IR35’s friend in 2025

The Keir Starmer-led government looks content with the status quo – quite at odds with the people affected by IR35…