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…
There has been a healthy increase in total employment figures over the last 5 years, giving us all hope in…
For the last few years HMRC has revealed its top ‘oddest’ excuses they receive for the submission of late tax…
January is well and truly upon us. Most of us have completed our first full week back in work and…
We’ve spent the last few weeks exploring what it means to be a freelancer on our blog. We’ve looked at…
Many freelancers have the opportunity to work from home, which can be an exciting change of pace from the standard…
What could be better than a career as a freelancer? Choosing your own hours, not having a boss to answer…
Amidst the fast paced life of being a freelance contractor, it can be easy to forget that it’s actually a…
Life as an engineering contractor comes with its ups and downs. For every stretch away from your family there is…
Without a doubt, the oil and gas industry is one of the most important and lucrative industries in the world.…
Humans. We’re logical creatures, aren’t we? Think of how far we have advanced past our closest relatives in the animal…
LinkedIn is an indispensable tool for any professional, giving you the ability to introduce your CV and career goals to…
David Cameron has recently announced his support of Fracking in the UK, yet there are still many protests taking place…
We’ve already looked at the new legislation regarding false self-employment and how it could affect contractors but we thought we’d…
We keep hearing about the worsening crisis of skills shortages in the UK, especially in the Oil and Gas and…
Many freelancers and contractors face a certain level of uncertainty surrounding their finances. Variations in what and when you get…
Making the decision to begin freelancing is definitely not one to be taken lightly. However, there are certainly a lot of…
Having a blog is a great way to keep your clients and the world at large updated on what you’re…
Getting a mortgage can be slightly trickier for contractors than for permanent employees, so having a good contractor mortgage lender…
You’ve found the perfect client. You enjoy the work, you communicate well, and they’re reliable payers. Your existing customers could…
It can be hard to keep up with what feels like ever changing regulations and best practices for freelancers and…
Apparently, there’s an app for everything! The increasing number of business and communication based applications that are now available are…
1. A jeweller sent in an insurance claim after repairing a customer’s £200 watch he then accidently returned a £10,000…
If you’re considering making the move to a career in Freelancing – Here are some points to consider. There are…
A few simple, practical and effective money saving tips for contractors to help you make the most of your finances.…
We’re constantly reminded that social media is a ‘must’ for a business of any size but, although it sounds easy…
Firstly, when freelancing, you need to establish the risks your business faces and your legal obligations. But let’s also consider…
It’s been a busy few weeks for KPSol, both in and out of the office. We’ve been raising money for Breast…
