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IR35: How likely am I to be investigated by HMRC?

It’s probably understating things to say that there’s a lot going on right now, and we certainly don’t want to…

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Putting your family first with business insurance

If you were to ask contractors what motivates them, what keeps them getting out of bed every morning even when…

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The tax benefits of opening a limited company

Always seek advice from a qualified accountant before making any decisions that could affect your income. This guide is a…

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What to look for in a contractor accountant

As a contractor, there are a few different ways you can handle your accounts. The first option is to do…

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How to transfer your existing skills as a contractor to suit another industry

As the ‘new normal’ becomes, well, normal, opportunities for contractors are beginning to come to the fore once again. This means that, for…

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How to show you have the right to substitution as a contractor

With the IR35 reforms here, now is the time for you to look at your contracts and working practices to…

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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…