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How to be assertive as a contractor

Here at Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance, we recently had a conversation with an IT contractor that gave us insight into a…

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The pros and cons of flexible workspaces

Not that long back, not working from the office meant, instead, working from home or, maybe, a library. Then came…

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We`re all going on a summer holiday – unless you`re a freelancer

It’s that time of year again. Everyone in the office is telling you where they’re going on their summer holidays.…

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Think cyber criminals don`t bother with small businesses? Think again.

It seems to be a regular news fixture: large, well-known companies suffer massive data breaches where personal data is obtained…

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Why you might want to return to self-employment

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

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Grids, Likes, Followers and Connections: Which social media platform suits your contractor style?

Despite the hype around social media, there are lots of reasons that contractors might be tempted to avoid it altogether…

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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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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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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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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…

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Rail trouble: tips for commuting contractors

Price hikes and poor service have seen the UK’s troubled rail transport system hitting the headlines again over the last…

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Jobs to get on with over Christmas

Christmas as a contractor or freelancer can be a time of mixed emotions. Yes, it’s a relief to have some…

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Happy Halloween: What really scares contractors and freelancers?

It’s the spookiest time of the year: ghosts and ghouls around every corner; jack o’ lanterns glowing; annoying children ringing…

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Don`t let your contractor CV become clich`d

Your CV (or, indeed, LinkedIn profile) is the first thing prospective clients will see when you apply to work with…

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How not to email

Email has become one of the most common methods of communication in the modern workplace. It’s easy, quick, and enables…

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Back to school for contractors and freelancers

The kids are now well and truly back to school and most contractors and freelancers can breathe a collective sigh…

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It`s a good time to be a female IT contractor

Last month, it was reported that the Nixon Williams report showed a surge in the number of female IT contractors…

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Self-employment and the gender pay gap

While improving, the extent of the UK gender pay gap ? the difference in average earnings between men and women…

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Making the switch to self-employment

It’s happened. You’ve finally had enough of the day-to-day grind in your job, you’ve gone as far as you can,…

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Working while on holiday: the great summer debate

In the days before smartphones, tablets, laptops and wi-fi it never used to be an issue, but now that everyone…

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Getting more family time as a contractor or freelancer

Between the World Cup, the constant stream of headlines about cabinet reshuffles, and the incredible rescue of the trapped boys…

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Productivity hacks for contractors and freelancers

When you only have to answer to yourself, it’s easy to slip into an unproductive rut. Some days, Homes Under…

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Have you achieved your contractor goals this tax year?

In our experience working with contractors and freelancers, many use the start of the new tax year to set goals…

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How to market yourself in 2018

For most contractors and freelancers, marketing their business is a task that falls to themselves. At the end of the…

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Great organisational apps for contractors and freelancers

If organising yourself better is something you want to work on as a contractor or freelancer in 2018, it’s not…

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Have you got what it takes to be self-employed?

Working for yourself can be empowering. You’re in charge of everything to do with your career – it’s an exciting…

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5 Essential Skills Every Contractor Should Have

Don’t panic if you don’t have all of the skills below yet. These are just a few of the many…

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How to Successfully Manage your Time as a Contractor

Time management is a skill you’ll continue to develop as your contracting career progresses. As soon as you think you’ve…