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Brand Identity: The Basics

Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business? Steve Forbes, editor of Forbes business…

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How to avoid and deal with late payments

It’s one of the horrors of being a contractor: you do the work, submit your invoice, wait the required period…

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Five mistakes every freelancer makes and how to avoid them

Whether you are new to freelancing or you’re a long-term independent professional, it’s fair to say that we all experience…

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EU settled status for contractors and freelancers: Why it still matters

When the UK first began proceedings to leave the European Union, EU settled status was talked about a lot in…

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Can I claim sick pay as a self-employed contractor?

Having to take time off work sick is naturally concerning for contractors, especially in the midst of the cost of…

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Local business groups: getting involved

Contracting and freelancing can be a lonely game. It can feel like you’re in a bit of a bubble, isolated…

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How to manage your day effectively when working from home

Government restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 have been tightening up again recently as cases rise and, as a result, many of…

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Umbrella companies: Dos and don’ts to stay compliant in 2022

Earlier this year, Kingsbridge conducted our IR35: One Year On survey. The results revealed that a surprising 12% of contractors…

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What is a professional negligence claim for the self-employed?

No matter what type of contractor you are, no matter what industry you belong in, when you strip things down…

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Do I need contractor insurance when working overseas as an engineer?

One of the joys of being an engineering contractor is that you’re not tied to working in one location –…