One of the greatest obstacles if you’re a contractor, recruiter or end client that engages with contractors, is dealing with…
Operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) and working outside IR35 provides contractors with a wealth of benefits. For instance,…
Since the IR35 reforms came into effect in 2021, most contractors will no longer be responsible for their own IR35…
IT contractors have never been in more demand than they are right now, so if you’ve been toying with the…
Employer’s liability insurance provides cover for your business if an employee makes a claim for a work-related injury or illness.…
Many of us dream of a relaxing retirement one day, but when you’re self-employed as a contractor it might not…
If you are new to contracting, you’re probably still trying to fathom which insurances you actually need and which are…
Public liability insurance is one of the key insurances that most contractors have under their belt, so this probably isn’t the first…
With the work-from-home rule still being in effect, that’s exactly where most contractors are working from right now. It’s still…
One of the contractor insurances we get asked about a lot is employers’ liability (often referred to as EL) because, to be…
Does IR35 apply to foreign contracts, or when working outside of the UK? That’s a question we’re often asked at…
As an oil and gas contractor, you work in a fairly unique industry and much of it is high risk.…
There are several reasons why, as a contractor, you might decide to close down your limited company. It could be…
Most contractors love the flexibility and control over your working life that being self-employed gives you. However, it does involve…
Networking has changed a lot over the years. While face-to-face networking is still an incredibly important aspect of relationship-building for…
New contractors – and even veteran contractors, for that matter – are often a bit baffled by employers’ liability insurance.…
As a self-employed person, you know the meaning of ‘famine or feast’. One month you’re riding high on a huge…
Last month we looked at ways to make the most of your LinkedIn profile as a contractor, giving you tips…
For some professions, becoming a sole trader is a much more common option than being a limited company contractor if…
Professional indemnity, along with public liability, is one of the key insurance covers that most UK limited company contractors will…
If you are studying for or seeking to start your engineering career in the not-too-distant-future, you may have been giving…
Most of us have a LinkedIn profile sitting there, but an awful lot of us just use it as a…
If you decided to operate as a limited company contractor (as opposed to being a sole trader), then choosing a…
Directors’ and officers’ liability insurance (D&O for short) often falls into the category of “I doubt I need that,” accompanied…
Love it or hate it, LinkedIn is still a really valuable resource for IT contractors in terms of promoting your skills and service…
One of the things a lot of employees take for granted is having someone else take care of the financial stuff.…
If you’ve decided to take the leap into contracting, congratulations! It’s a big, exciting step and you’re probably buzzing with…
“I’m going to become self-employed so that I can do my own accounts. I love paperwork, spreadsheets, and complex legislation,”…
It’s not uncommon for contractors to sometimes take a break from self-employment. This could be for many reasons, including taking…
IT contractors are reportedly in higher demand than ever at the moment. With more and more companies opting for permanent remote working, IT contractors…
As a Project Manager, you’re used to being on the ball and getting everyone on your project organised – no matter the field you’re…
This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. You should consult with your…
It’s the debate every contractor needs to have with themselves periodically: whether or not to increase your rates and how to do…