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Do I need qualifications to be a self-employed contractor?

One of the banes of being an employee is seeing an advert for a job that you know you could…

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What can I donate to charity via my limited company?

With the cost of living rising and the news rife with stories of vulnerable people struggling to get by, those…

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What are the key 2022 tax year dates for the self-employed?

Now that we’re firmly planted in 2022, it’s a good time to start getting finances in order and, like it…

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How to close down your limited company for Christmas

Let’s be honest, one of the best perks of being self-employed is not having to be answerable to anyone over…

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The best blogs for limited company contractors to read

Being a contractor, it’s important to have a lot of resources at your disposal. Whether that’s news that’s relevant to…

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The 10 best refer-a-friend offers for contractors

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that when you get a great deal on a product or service, you just have to tell…

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Contractor news round-up: July 2021

If we’re being honest, gathering up this month’s top news was a little harder than normal. Not because it was…

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Do IT contractors need insurance?

According to ContractorUK, demand for IT contractors skyrocketed earlier this year to a 32-month high, thanks to businesses requiring IT solutions…

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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…

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How to deal with work-related stress

In general, work-related stress refers to stress that occurs when work places more demands on you than you can cope…

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Homeschooling: What resources are available?

Teaching is a highly specialised job and many parents are already beginning to appreciate the difficult job that our teachers…

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How to stop working stupid hours as a contractor or freelancer

It’s one of the most common complaints the Kingsbridge team hears from contractors and freelancers: “I went self-employed so I…

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How to set and achieve goals as a contractor

Christmas is just around the corner. In short, it’s the time of year when we naturally begin to think about…

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Do I get sick pay as a contractor or freelancer?

Working for yourself has so many benefits with the big one being the flexibility to work how you want. But…

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Do you know how to spin yourself?

No, we’re not talking about some crazy exercise fad or bizarre pastime. Instead, we’re talking about ways you can disguise…

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Personality turn-offs that could cost you a contract

While it’s popular to say “you do you”, this may not be the case if you’re in an interview situation.…

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Why you might want to return to self-employment

You were self-employed for a while but then got lured back to the bright lights of regular employment. Perhaps it…

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Four-day week: could it work for contractors?

May is one of our favourite months here at Kingsbridge. It’s not just the blossom falling from the trees, that…

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The biggest unexpected costs of self-employment

Self-employment as a contractor can seem like an easy way to keep your costs down: low overheads, no wage bill,…

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Nice try: dubious expenses claims

We can’t imagine a job at Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs is always a barrel of laughs, but we’re sure…

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The Ongoing Issue of Late Payment

Although (like everything else) it might have been a bit overshadowed by Brexit, there was good news for contractors and…