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What you should look for in a business insurance policy

Choosing your business insurance as a contractor can be a bit of a minefield. There are so many different policies…

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Do I need personal accident cover as a contractor?

When you consider the insurances you need as a contractor, you’ll naturally leap to professional indemnity and public liability, but…

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Are you on the best “contractor mortgage rate”?

Read on below for a guest article by CMME. This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as…

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Ways contractors can save money post-lockdown

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

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SEISS Grant 5: Everything you need to know

As most self-employed people are probably well aware by this point in the pandemic, SEISS stands for Self-Employment Income Support…

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The benefits of being a Kingsbridge customer

We recently shared a blog on the top reasons to hold a policy with Kingsbridge. We understand how important it…

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What is a small business for IR35?

With all of the discussion surrounding the implementation of new IR35 rules back in April, one thing that didn’t get mentioned as…

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Contractor Mortgage FAQ`s with CMME

Read on below for a guest article by CMME.    This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as…

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Why you should ask your clients to review your services

When was the last time you bought something without checking the reviews first? Whether it’s a new shirt for you,…

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Why buy a policy with Kingsbridge?

Sorting out business insurance at the top of your to-do list? You may still be undecided on who to go…

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Is your business insurance meeting your needs?

So, your business insurance is due for renewal, or perhaps you’ve let your current cover lapse over lockdown. Reviewing your…

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How to write a contract

Not all contractors will send their clients a written contract, but this can leave you unprotected in the event of…

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Avoiding copyright infringement as a contractor

Do you know what your rights and responsibilities are as a contractor creating intellectual property of any sort? They say that imitation…

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How contractors can get 2021 back on track

Lockdown has been gradually easing for a few months now, but with the recent news that the final easing of lockdown restrictions has…

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Why do contractors need professional indemnity cover?

Quite often we hear new contractors tell us that although they know they are required to have certain types of…

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Why contractors should consider financial protection after covid

Read on below for a guest article by CMME.   This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as…

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What is retroactive cover?

When looking at your contractor insurance options, it’s important to understand exactly what the policy is offering you, to ensure…

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Making Tax Digital: what is it, and do contractors need to worry?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) was laid out back in December 2018, with the Government setting out a roadmap of changes to the UK’s…

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SEISS grant 4 and 5 are coming?

One of the big announcements in Sunak’s Spring Budget was that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme was to be extended until September 2021,…

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How to manage your contractor workload effectively

Before Christmas, work was picking up for many contractors and we hope that that’s been the case for you, and that…

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Getting your home and your finances in order for 2021

This article is written by Kingsbridge partner Brookson Financial.  Get your home ready for 2021  With the unfortunate outbreak of COVID-19, many people are now working…

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I`m a contractor: how should I approach the second lockdown?

We’d all hoped it wouldn’t come to this but on Saturday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson followed Germany and France…

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Can the self-employed file for unemployment benefits?

While work has been picking up, COVID-19 is still making the contractor market very competitive, especially when you factor in…

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A Guide To Record-Keeping And Expenses For Self-Employed Sole Traders

Whether you’re new or not to self-employment, record-keeping might sound like hard work. And while that may be true, it does come with…

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What to look for in an insurance renewal

If your business insurance is coming up for renewal, it’s easy to either be complacent or to panic. Complacency often results in…

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How to increase word-of-mouth recommendations

Despite everything, work for many contractors is starting to pick up. Many clients who had been waiting to see if COVID would “blow over” have…

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What is the latest financial support from Rishi Sunak?

Over the last few months, the Government has provided a raft of financial support in an attempt to help the self-employed, business owners, and employees…

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How self-employed pensions work (and how to get the most for your money)

Being self-employed is great. Nothing quite beats the freedom and flexibility of being your own boss. Don’t fancy working Fridays?…

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Contract news round-up: what`s happening in the industry right now?

With coronavirus and Brexit dominating both local and national headlines, it’s sometimes easy to forget that other news is happening. But despite the…

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Great (alternative) ways to save money post-lockdown

Whilst things are certainly looking up post-lockdown, we aren’t out of the woods just yet. It’s still a difficult time for contractors and the…