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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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Government announces IR35 review – but don’t wait for final legislation to act

Last week, the Government announced they are launching a review into the implementation of IR35 reforms in the private sector,…

Contractors

IR35 support from Kingsbridge

As you may know, back in September Kingsbridge teamed up with IPSE to deliver a webinar on the forthcoming rollout…

Contracting Life

How to stop working stupid hours as a contractor or freelancer

It’s one of the most common complaints the Kingsbridge team hears from contractors and freelancers: “I went self-employed so I…

Contractors

IR35 status determination: common pitfalls you`re bound to come across

Depending on who you talk to, January has either been the slowest, most tedious month of the lot, or else…

Contractor Guides

What to do with an unpaid invoice

It’s an unpleasant fact about contracting and freelancing: occasionally you may come across clients who either pay late or don’t…

Contracting Life

Do I get sick pay as a contractor or freelancer?

Working for yourself has so many benefits with the big one being the flexibility to work how you want. But…

Contractors

Kingsbridge preparing recruiters for the IR35 reforms

On Friday 29th November , Kingsbridge played host to an industry insight event in London designed to prepare recruiters for…

Contracting Life

Personality turn-offs that could cost you a contract

While it’s popular to say “you do you”, this may not be the case if you’re in an interview situation.…

Contracting Life

Do you know how to spin yourself?

No, we’re not talking about some crazy exercise fad or bizarre pastime. Instead, we’re talking about ways you can disguise…

Contractors

IR35 in the Private Sector: What you need to know

Back in September, Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance’s Legal Manager, Nicola Hayman, teamed up with Andy Chamberlain, Deputy Director of Policy at…

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What does trust mean as a contractor?

We recently saw a report on a survey compiled by CV-Library which revealed the most and least trusted professions in…

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Employing your partner: What you need to know

It’s fairly commonplace these days for contractors to employ their spouse or partner to assist them – often in an…

Contractors

More and more young people are looking to self-employment

Contracting is often thought of the arena of people further on in their careers, when they’ve built networks and gained…

Contractor Guides

Why the freelance creative sector is thriving

It’s official. The UK’s creative sector is thriving after £1.1 billion in support from the Government in the form of…