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How to enjoy time off at Christmas as a contractor or freelancer

The freelance sector is booming. As of January this year, according to the Professional Contractors Group, in the UK alone…

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How to save money over Christmas as a contractor

Christmas is an expensive time of the year, we’re all aware of that fact. But does it really have to…

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Making the Transition – Moving from Permanent to Contracting

Making the switch from a secure, permanent position to the world of contracting is a big step, and one that…

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Enhance your profitability as a freelancer with these 4 tips

We’ve put together these four tips to help you increase your profitability as a freelancer. Read on! Build a digital…

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5 must-have apps for freelancers

As a freelancer, apps can become an integral part of your working day. They can help you become more organised…

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Hidden costs you`ll need to consider as a freelancer

If you’re considering becoming a freelancer, regardless of the industry, there’s likely to be some hidden costs you might not…

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Increase in Cyber Attacks Continues

We’ve spoken about the prevalence of cyber attacks on these pages before. As we become ever more reliant on digital…

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4 must-know tips from seasoned freelancers

If you’re new to freelancing or contracting and you’re after some advice from seasoned professionals then today’s your lucky day! We…

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4 things no one tells you about becoming a freelancer

Thinking of taking your career into your own hands? If you’re toying with the idea of becoming a contractor or…

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The Cost of Setting Out

If you’re a setting out engineer it’s more than likely you’ve seen a rise in your insurance premiums recently (or,…

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5 Tax Planning Tips for Contractors and Freelancers

As a contractor or freelancer, just hearing the word tax can fill you with panic – but there’s really nothing…

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Avoiding rail havoc: remote working

Whether you choose to drive or use public transport, one thing you can’t ignore is the havoc caused by engineering…

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Don`t forget the online self-assessment tax return deadline!

The deadline for your online self-assessment tax return is coming up fast – 31 January 2017 to be exact. If…

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Contractor Insurance Checklist: Do you have the right limits?

One horror story we regularly hear from contractors is that they did have insurance but were, in fact, underinsured. While…

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Contractor Insurance Checklist: Are you meeting your contractual obligations?

Whether you’re a veteran contractor or a newbie, whether you’re in IT or engineering, you’ve almost certainly discovered by now…

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Contractor Insurance Checklist: Does your policy include Employers’ Liability cover?

At Kingsbridge, all of our contractor insurance policies include Employers’ Liability insurance cover as standard, but this is not the…

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Kingsbridge SME Insurance

Did you know that, by the start of 2014, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills estimated that 99.3% of…

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Contractor Insurance Checklist: Are you really covered?

The Contractor Insurance Checklist is our new blog series that will act as your guide to everything contractor insurance. Not…

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Is there a gender divide in contracting?

The number of independent professionals – be they contractors or freelancers – is certainly on the rise in recent years,…

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Public liability and professional indemnity insurance: what`s the difference?

At Kingsbridge, we regularly get asked what the difference is between public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance. A lot…

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Why do I need Legal Expenses insurance?

The idea of Legal Expenses cover may seem a bit scary, especially if you are just starting out as a…

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The Insurance Act 2015: What it means for you

The Insurance Act 2015 came into effect on 12th August 2016, meaning there will be some changes to taking out…

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How to look after your financial records as a contractor

Whether you set yourself up as a Limited Company or as a Sole Trader, looking after your financial records is…

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What`s the difference between “any one claim” and “in the aggregate” cover?

At Kingsbridge, we’ve recently made some changes for the better to give contractors even more comprehensive insurance cover. Previously, our…

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Contractor Contracts: Risks for Recruitment Companies

It used to be the case that once you’d found the right person for a position then your duty as…

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Brexit: The Contractor`s View

In or out? Remain or leave? The question is a simple one, but rarely has there been such fevered debate…

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Common Questions Answered

At Kingsbridge, we often get asked certain questions time and time again. We don’t mind of course – that’s why…

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Kingsbridge: business guide to public liability insurance

When someone gets injured in the workplace or has their property damaged, they naturally want to know who’s to blame.…

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Why Do Contractors Need Insurance?

One of the most common questions we get asked at Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance is ‘Why do I need insurance?’ Let…

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Everything You Need To Know About Professional Indemnity Insurance

As a contractor, you’ll find that clients and agencies will often insist that you hold adequate insurance before you undertake…