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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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How to deal with work-related stress

In general, work-related stress refers to stress that occurs when work places more demands on you than you can cope…

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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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What is the financial impact of being inside IR35?

If the global COVID-19 pandemic hadn’t happened, the IR35 reform would have been three-months old by now, and and getting to…

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IR35 private sector reform set to go ahead in April 2021 following MP vote against delay

The private sector IR35 reform has been cemented to go ahead in April 2021 after MPs voted against another delay to…

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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…

Contractors

Why mutuality of obligation (MOO) shouldn't be underestimated in an IR35 tribunal

Helen Fospero was the second limited company contractor in under a week to win an IR35 appeal in 2019, following…

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IR35 reform confirmed for 2021 after House of Commons debate for further delay

Limited company contractors and anti-IR35 campaigners alike are left disappointed but unsurprised by this inaction, with many hoping the 12-month…

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IR35 reform 2021 date cemented alongside damning House of Lords report?

On Monday 27th April, it was confirmed during the daily House of Commons proceedings that the private sector IR35 reform…

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IR35 delay: Contractors` questions answered

After months and months of preparation for the IR35 reform due to launch on 6th April, it was announced that…

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Homeschooling: What resources are available?

Teaching is a highly specialised job and many parents are already beginning to appreciate the difficult job that our teachers…

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Getting ready for IR35 webinar

On 20th February 2020, Kingsbridge ran a webinar hosted by Kingsbridge’s own Legal Manager, Nicola Hayman, Matt Tyler from IR35…

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An IR35 glossary to break through the IR35 jargon

With just over a month to go until the new IR35 legislation kicks in on 6th April 2020, our key…

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Government announce IR35 reforms delayed until April 2021

In an unexpected move yesterday evening, the Government called a temporary halt to the introduction of IR35 reforms. Originally due…

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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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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…

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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…

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IR35 support from Kingsbridge

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

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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 to set and achieve goals as a contractor

Christmas is just around the corner. In short, it’s the time of year when we naturally begin to think about…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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…