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Is IR35 Insurance worth it?

One of the greatest obstacles if you’re a contractor, recruiter or end client that engages with contractors, is dealing with…

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Single Worker Status - How Labour are changing UK employment law

The Labour Party has a long history of advocating for workers’ employment rights and social justice. In recent years, the…

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IR35 tool comparison: manual vs automated vs hybrid

With accurate IR35 assessments, you’ll reduce the risk of non-compliance and potential penalties for your business. But, with so many…

Contractors

What does the General Election mean for the IR35 reforms in 2024?

With another General Election on the horizon, the political landscape is once again filled with debates, manifestos, and promises. For…

IR35 Hub

How to decide which IR35 tool is best for your business

Off-payroll IR35 laws are coming into force in April, and end clients and recruiters need to act now to prepare.…

Contractor Guides

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…

Contracting Life

How to avoid January self-assessment stress

January is well and truly upon us. Most of us have completed our first full week back in work and…

Contracting Life

Contractor, sole trader or employee: what`s the difference?

Taking the decision to go self-employed can be a difficult one. After all, there are so many variables that you…

Contractor Guides

How to start your career as a self-employed IT contractor

IT contractors have never been in more demand than they are right now, so if you’ve been toying with the…

Contractors

How can I avoid an IR35 tax investigation by HMRC?

It’s understandable that, as a contractor, the last thing you want is to be investigated by HMRC for IR35. We’re…

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Kingsbridge Wholesale at Broker Expo 2023

At Kingsbridge Wholesale, we know that building relationships is a crucial part of success. That’s why events like Broker Expo…

Contractor Guides

What is the difference between a sole trader and a limited company?

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

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Kingsbridge Wholesale – A new view on the market

At Kingsbridge Wholesale, we celebrated our first year of trade in April. It was a promising and impressive formative year.…

Contractors

Introduction to Statement of Work (SoW): What it is, and isn`t

This is a guest post from Stuart Juggins, founder of Aardent. You can find more information about who Aardent are…

Contractor Guides

What if I get injured at work?

For any contractor who has previously been in traditional employment, you probably didn’t think that much about what would happen…

Contracting Life

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…

Contracting Life

7 reasons to quit your job and become a freelancer

Are you thinking about a job change? It might be slightly better pay, but will you feel truly satisfied? If…

Contracting Life

11 productivity hacks every freelancer should know

When you start working for yourself you can start to feel overwhelmed when it comes to managing your productivity throughout…

Contractor Guides

How every contractor can benefit from Professional Indemnity insurance

We’ve no doubt that you’ve heard of Professional Indemnity insurance before. You may know it by a different name; errors…

Contractor Guides

Managing Multiple Clients And Projects

Are you struggling with managing multiple clients and projects in your work as a freelancer or contractor? Managing your workload…

IR35 Hub

Small businesses could cause big problems for unaware PSCs

Contractors operating Personal Service Companies (PSC) are likely well aware of the need to be vigilant when it comes to…

IR35 Hub

Navigating Off-Payroll Rules: Insights and Challenges for Businesses

One of the biggest challenges facing the contracting industry in recent years has been the implementation of the IR35 Off-Payroll…

Contracting Life

Is becoming an energy contractor a good move?

If you’re working in the energy sector but getting tired of working for someone else, you might be starting to…

IR35 Hub

Charlie Cox, Commercial Director at SThree discusses the Kingsbridge Whitepaper and the current state of play in their contractor world

Read on below for a guest article by SThree.    “This is yet another insightful whitepaper from Kingsbridge, using data to tell…

IR35 Hub

Another Day, Another Public Sector Body IR35 Tax Bill: What You Can Learn From UKRI’s £36m Tax Bill

It’s the case that another public sector body, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has received an IR35 bill. This one…

IR35 Hub

CEST is not best: inefficiencies, inaccuracies, and a hung jury

The Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool has been a source of contention since its launch in 2017. The…

Contracting Life

What insurance do I need as an IT contractor?

With IT contractors in serious demand, there’s never been a better time for IT professionals to be self-employed. Although there…

Contractors

Does IR35 apply to freelancers?

As a freelancer, you’ve probably heard about the IR35 reforms. Some freelancer platforms have been spotted using the new legislation…

Contractor Guides

Do I need an Employer Reference Number (ERN)?

Most contractors love the flexibility and control over your working life that being self-employed gives you. However, it does involve…

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Did HMRC Deserve their Red Card?

Yesterday HMRC were shown the red card in their case against Match of the Day presenter – Gary Lineker. The…