One of the greatest obstacles if you’re a contractor, recruiter or end client that engages with contractors, is dealing with…
Operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) and working outside IR35 provides contractors with a wealth of benefits. For instance,…
Since the IR35 reforms came into effect in 2021, most contractors will no longer be responsible for their own IR35…
Cyber-attacks have become more prevalent than ever in the last 12 months. A recent report from the National Cyber Security…
All the hand-wringing and toing-and-froing about IR35 reform has taken a darker turn in recent days with the revelation that…
We know it doesn’t seem like much time has passed between the end of the last tax year and the…
It’s a job nobody wants to tackle, but if you’re a contractor who submits your Self-Assessment online, then the deadline…
Working for yourself can be empowering. You’re in charge of everything to do with your career – it’s an exciting…
The freelance sector is booming. As of January this year, according to the Professional Contractors Group, in the UK alone…
What do you get someone who works for themselves? If you’re looking for a gift that offers productivity or practicality…
Making the switch from a secure, permanent position to the world of contracting is a big step, and one that…
We’ve put together these four tips to help you increase your profitability as a freelancer. Read on! Build a digital…
If you’re considering becoming a freelancer, regardless of the industry, there’s likely to be some hidden costs you might not…
We’ve spoken about the prevalence of cyber attacks on these pages before. As we become ever more reliant on digital…
Although it might feel like it’s here already, it doesn’t officially become autumn until 22nd September. For us, it’s a time of…
If you’re new to freelancing or contracting and you’re after some advice from seasoned professionals then today’s your lucky day! We…
Thinking of taking your career into your own hands? If you’re toying with the idea of becoming a contractor or…
Three quarters of UK SME’s have suffered security breaches in the last 12 months. Kingsbridge, the contractor insurance specialist, has…
If you’re a setting out engineer it’s more than likely you’ve seen a rise in your insurance premiums recently (or,…
As a contractor or freelancer, just hearing the word tax can fill you with panic – but there’s really nothing…
Time management is a skill you’ll continue to develop as your contracting career progresses. As soon as you think you’ve…
Regular readers of the Kingsbridge blog will already be aware that Insurance Premium Tax is rising to 12% from 1st June…
Becoming a first-time contractor is exciting. A new venture, a chance to make your own money, and to set your…
It’s not often that a serene weekday evening at the end of March produces a football match for the ages.…
If you had a normal nine-to-five, you’d be joyously gearing up now for the spring Bank Holiday season. Easter is…
We all grow up (eventually). There comes a time when we have to move on to bigger and better things.…
April’s IR35 changes have been looming large in the rear view mirror for some time now. With the self-assessment deadline…
Whether you choose to drive or use public transport, one thing you can’t ignore is the havoc caused by engineering…
The deadline for your online self-assessment tax return is coming up fast – 31 January 2017 to be exact. If…
One horror story we regularly hear from contractors is that they did have insurance but were, in fact, underinsured. While…
Whether you’re a veteran contractor or a newbie, whether you’re in IT or engineering, you’ve almost certainly discovered by now…
At Kingsbridge, all of our contractor insurance policies include Employers’ Liability insurance cover as standard, but this is not the…
Did you know that, by the start of 2014, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills estimated that 99.3% of…
