Whether you’ve just taken out a professional indemnity policy or you’re shopping for new business insurance, chances are you’ve come…
Employer’s liability insurance isn’t just a box to tick – it’s a legal safeguard that protects businesses and their employees,…
Jury duty if you’re self-employed can be the last thing you need. If you’re a freelancer or contractor and a…
Earlier this month Kingsbridge brought together a panel of industry experts to discuss the implications of the government’s new JSL…
Big changes to the world of work have been on the horizon for a while and the Royal Assent of…
Insurance sounds like a good idea, but how do you know what insurance you need as a tradesman? No two…
As tool theft continues to dominate headlines and social feeds, many tradespeople are no longer relying on standard security –…
However big or small your construction project is, contract works insurance could be a lifesaver if something happens. When you’re…
As the Brexit debate rumbles on in Parliament and the UK seems no closer to clarity on what Brexit will…
For contractors juggling busy work schedules, complex contracts and irregular payments, good accountants can be worth their weight in gold.…
A guest blog from Boomerang’s Paul Dewick: Remember Slinky’s? They were essentially a long, very flexible spring that you placed…
It’s that time of year again! As every contractor and freelancer knows, January is the time to get those accounts…
65 is the new 35, and many of us are finding that we’re not quite ready to stop working when…
At Kingsbridge, we work predominantly with contractors and freelancers, who still make up a large number of self-employed people in…
We’ve written many times on these pages in the past about the importance of having insurance in place. Whether you’re…
We’ve updated our privacy policy. Before you chuck your laptop or tablet across the room, don’t worry – we’re just…
Whether it’s banning baby wipes, putting a tax on plastic bottles or Iceland removing plastic packaging and palm oil from…
IR35. Two letters. Two numbers. It might not seem like much, but it should be at the forefront of any…
As a contractor or freelancer, particularly if you’re a freelancer, you’ll spend a fair amount of time working from your…
It’s been almost a year since the UK government’s controversial reforms to IR35 in the public sector and, with rumours…
Cyber-attacks have become more prevalent than ever in the last 12 months. A recent report from the National Cyber Security…
We know it doesn’t seem like much time has passed between the end of the last tax year and the…
What do you get someone who works for themselves? If you’re looking for a gift that offers productivity or practicality…
Making the switch from a secure, permanent position to the world of contracting is a big step, and one that…
We’ve put together these four tips to help you increase your profitability as a freelancer. Read on! Build a digital…
If you’re considering becoming a freelancer, regardless of the industry, there’s likely to be some hidden costs you might not…
If you’re new to freelancing or contracting and you’re after some advice from seasoned professionals then today’s your lucky day! We…
Thinking of taking your career into your own hands? If you’re toying with the idea of becoming a contractor or…
As a contractor or freelancer, just hearing the word tax can fill you with panic – but there’s really nothing…
Whether you choose to drive or use public transport, one thing you can’t ignore is the havoc caused by engineering…
One horror story we regularly hear from contractors is that they did have insurance but were, in fact, underinsured. While…
Whether you’re a veteran contractor or a newbie, whether you’re in IT or engineering, you’ve almost certainly discovered by now…
At Kingsbridge, all of our contractor insurance policies include Employers’ Liability insurance cover as standard, but this is not the…
Did you know that, by the start of 2014, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills estimated that 99.3% of…
The Contractor Insurance Checklist is our new blog series that will act as your guide to everything contractor insurance. Not…
The number of independent professionals – be they contractors or freelancers – is certainly on the rise in recent years,…
The idea of Legal Expenses cover may seem a bit scary, especially if you are just starting out as a…
Whether you set yourself up as a Limited Company or as a Sole Trader, looking after your financial records is…
The Insurance Act 2015 came into effect on 12th August 2016, meaning there will be some changes to taking out…
At Kingsbridge, we’ve recently made some changes for the better to give contractors even more comprehensive insurance cover. Previously, our…
It used to be the case that once you’d found the right person for a position then your duty as…
At Kingsbridge, we often get asked certain questions time and time again. We don’t mind of course – that’s why…
When someone gets injured in the workplace or has their property damaged, they naturally want to know who’s to blame.…
As a contractor, you’ll find that clients and agencies will often insist that you hold adequate insurance before you undertake…
The world of contractor insurance can sometimes be a little confusing to navigate. Everywhere you look there are people telling…
We get a lot of questions here at Kingsbridge HQ about the pros and cons that come with running your…
Contractor insurance comes with a lot of related jargon and we understand that it’s easy to become bogged down in…
Much ink has been spilled, including by us here at Kingsbridge HQ, about the all new single-party Tory government that…
Our friends at Lexoo have put together a great piece on non-compete clauses and how best to deal with them.…
Trust is a remarkable thing, especially in the world of contracting. If a client trusts you and the quality of…
It’s no secret that the petroleum industry is exposed to certain, very specific risks. If you’re a freelancer in the…
You’ve established yourself as a freelance contractor; you’ve networked, you’ve set up your home office, and you’ve completed your first…
We know that marketing for contractors can be tough if you’re trying to pull together interest on your own. This…
As a contractor you probably want to jump at every work opportunity that comes your way, though realistically you should probably…
Your monthly round-up of August’s top contractor news. Small and Medium enterprise interest in freelancers is growing. The appeal of…
You probably know the feeling. You have a meeting with a client; learn their work goals, complete the work and…
Working as a self-employed contractor may give you freedom to be your own boss, but it also means that you…
The Chancellor finally brought the speculation around the government’s proposed Controlling Persons legislation to a close when he delivered his…
