HMRC confirms to Kingsbridge an off-payroll working exemption for scores of currently medium-sized companies, with effect from April 6th 2026.…
Bryan Robson is no stranger to making headlines; as a legendary figure in English football, his career has been defined…
“Is my sole trader business at risk because of IR35?” If you’ve asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Many…
In a show of unity and frustration, tradespeople from across the UK took to the streets in a major van…
The tools you work with are an essential part of your business and likely one of the biggest investments you’ve…
Running a business can be expensive, with the cost of tools, vehicles, employees, tax, insurance and more, all piling up!…
You may not have heard of the term “scope creep”, but if you’ve been running a business for any length…
What could be better than a career as a freelancer? Choosing your own hours, not having a boss to answer…
The Finance Bill 2014 has now been published, setting in motion the changes to tax law which were announced in…
We’ve already looked at the new legislation regarding false self-employment and how it could affect contractors but we thought we’d…
David Cameron has recently announced his support of Fracking in the UK, yet there are still many protests taking place…
LinkedIn is an indispensable tool for any professional, giving you the ability to introduce your CV and career goals to…
Humans. We’re logical creatures, aren’t we? Think of how far we have advanced past our closest relatives in the animal…
Without a doubt, the oil and gas industry is one of the most important and lucrative industries in the world.…
We keep hearing about the worsening crisis of skills shortages in the UK, especially in the Oil and Gas and…
Many freelancers and contractors face a certain level of uncertainty surrounding their finances. Variations in what and when you get…
We know that marketing for contractors can be tough if you’re trying to pull together interest on your own. This…
Making the decision to begin freelancing is definitely not one to be taken lightly. However, there are certainly a lot of…
What do you read? Fiction, history, biographies? I doubt many of us would have “Business Guides” or “Self Improvement” titles…
Getting a mortgage can be slightly trickier for contractors than for permanent employees, so having a good contractor mortgage lender…
As a contractor you probably want to jump at every work opportunity that comes your way, though realistically you should probably…
Having a blog is a great way to keep your clients and the world at large updated on what you’re…
You probably know the feeling. You have a meeting with a client; learn their work goals, complete the work and…
Your monthly round-up of August’s top contractor news. Small and Medium enterprise interest in freelancers is growing. The appeal of…
It can be hard to keep up with what feels like ever changing regulations and best practices for freelancers and…
Your monthly round-up of May’s top contractor news. There are so many information sites for Freelancers and Contractors (see our…
You’ve found the perfect client. You enjoy the work, you communicate well, and they’re reliable payers. Your existing customers could…
We’re constantly reminded that social media is a ‘must’ for a business of any size but, although it sounds easy…
A few simple, practical and effective money saving tips for contractors to help you make the most of your finances.…
If you’re considering making the move to a career in Freelancing – Here are some points to consider. There are…
1. A jeweller sent in an insurance claim after repairing a customer’s £200 watch he then accidently returned a £10,000…
Working as a self-employed contractor may give you freedom to be your own boss, but it also means that you…
Apparently, there’s an app for everything! The increasing number of business and communication based applications that are now available are…
This morning my local news station reported that today’s top story was ‘rain’. I felt immense sympathy for those who…
It’s been a busy few weeks for KPSol, both in and out of the office. We’ve been raising money for Breast…
The Chancellor finally brought the speculation around the government’s proposed Controlling Persons legislation to a close when he delivered his…
Firstly, when freelancing, you need to establish the risks your business faces and your legal obligations. But let’s also consider…
