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How contractors can recognise a phishing scam

It was reported last year that scams were on the rise during lockdown, going up by a massive 66%. This has shown…

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How contractors can win back old clients

Now lockdown is over and restrictions are gradually easing, more and more contractors are finding that work is beginning to…

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I`m a contractor: What about my student loan?

This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. You should always consult with…

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What can I do if my client isn’t paying my invoice?

There is little more irritating to the self-employed than a client being late to pay an invoice or, well, just…

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The best podcasts for freelancers

A few weeks ago, we took a look at the 7 blogs every freelancer should be reading. And while we still…

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Uber loses contractor workers? rights appeal

On Friday 19th February, it was reported that Uber lost its contractor workers’ rights appeal to the Supreme Court. After initially losing employment tribunals and the Court of Appeal, Uber appealed to…

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70% of contractors without support throughout the pandemic

With it being almost a year since the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK, and now less than 2 months to go until the…

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2020 in review: What happened to contractors this year?

You may be thinking a round-up of 2020 is the last thing you want to read and, to be completely fair,…

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How to protect your data working from home

While data security is something every contractor should be aware of anyway, the increased levels of working from home during…

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Putting your family first with business insurance

If you were to ask contractors what motivates them, what keeps them getting out of bed every morning even when…