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Jury service for self-employed: getting cover for loss of earnings

Jury duty if you’re self-employed can be the last thing you need. If you’re a freelancer or contractor and a…

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Cyber security reports 2025: why businesses should prioritise staying safe online

It’s no secret that online security is a huge factor for businesses big and small. Cyber attacks are becoming more…

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Getting more family time as a contractor or freelancer

One of the biggest reasons people go self-employed is the promise of flexibility. The ability to choose your own hours…

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How the NIS2 Directive impacts your business and the role of cyber insurance

The NIS2 Directive is legislation which aims to achieve a high common level of cyber security across the European Union.…

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How to avoid January self-assessment stress

January is well and truly upon us. Most of us have completed our first full week back in work and…

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Contractor, sole trader or employee: what`s the difference?

Taking the decision to go self-employed can be a difficult one. After all, there are so many variables that you…

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5 Essential Skills Every Contractor Should Have

Don’t panic if you don’t have all of the skills below yet. These are just a few of the many…

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7 reasons to quit your job and become a freelancer

Are you thinking about a job change? It might be slightly better pay, but will you feel truly satisfied? If…

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Is becoming an energy contractor a good move?

If you’re working in the energy sector but getting tired of working for someone else, you might be starting to…

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What insurance do I need as an IT contractor?

With IT contractors in serious demand, there’s never been a better time for IT professionals to be self-employed. Although there…

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A Contractor’s Business Guide to Retiring

Many of us dream of a relaxing retirement one day, but when you’re self-employed as a contractor it might not…

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Common Mistakes Made by New Contractors

Becoming a contractor after being in permanent, full-time employment can be a daunting step to take, so the last thing…

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Brand Identity: The Basics

Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business? Steve Forbes, editor of Forbes business…

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How to avoid and deal with late payments

It’s one of the horrors of being a contractor: you do the work, submit your invoice, wait the required period…

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Five mistakes every freelancer makes and how to avoid them

Whether you are new to freelancing or you’re a long-term independent professional, it’s fair to say that we all experience…