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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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What does the end of the furlough scheme mean for UK contractors?

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, commonly known as the furlough scheme, was announced back in March and was part of…

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How could Rishi Sunak`s proposed tax increases affect contractors?

It’s putting things mildly to say that coronavirus has left something of a dent in public finances. According to a report…

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The tax benefits of opening a limited company

Always seek advice from a qualified accountant before making any decisions that could affect your income. This guide is a…

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What to look for in a contractor accountant

As a contractor, there are a few different ways you can handle your accounts. The first option is to do…

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How to transfer your existing skills as a contractor to suit another industry

As the ‘new normal’ becomes, well, normal, opportunities for contractors are beginning to come to the fore once again. This means that, for…