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Practical guidance on negotiating contract terms – while keeping your clients on-side

If you’re self-employed, be it contractor or freelancer, your contract is vital in helping you to protect yourself against any…

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A Contractor’s guide to getting mortgage fit

As the lockdown is eased, many of us are reassessing our finances in all aspects of our lives. When it…

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IR35 and the IT sector

As all contractors should be aware by now, the private sector IR35 reforms will be rolling out in April 2021. This was set in…

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Why having business insurance is more important than ever

As lockdown measures ease and we find ourselves adjusting to the new normal, some contractors are starting to see clients return,…

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How to negotiate rates in a time of unprecedented contractor competition

It sounds trite to say that the last few months have been tough for the self-employed, but they have been.…

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Government support for the self-employed update: What you really need to know as a contractor

Over the last 12 weeks of lockdown, there’s been a whole lot of unclear advice and direction, including the government…

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Business insurances you may not know you need

Business insurances are one of those things that every contractor knows they need but doesn’t really want to spend too…

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Spring Budget 2020: what it means for contractors

Contractors, recruiters, accountants, end clients and everyone else in the sector have been waiting with eager interest for the Spring…

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What is Professional Indemnity cover?

Professional Indemnity cover is usually required by recruiters and clients before taking on a contractor. It’s also included as standard…

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How should I set my daily rate as a contractor?

As we hurtle towards another new year, people everywhere start thinking about pay rises, and contractors are no exception. You…