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Nice try: dubious expenses claims

We can’t imagine a job at Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs is always a barrel of laughs, but we’re sure…

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The Ongoing Issue of Late Payment

Although (like everything else) it might have been a bit overshadowed by Brexit, there was good news for contractors and…

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Rail trouble: tips for commuting contractors

Price hikes and poor service have seen the UK’s troubled rail transport system hitting the headlines again over the last…

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Jobs to get on with over Christmas

Christmas as a contractor or freelancer can be a time of mixed emotions. Yes, it’s a relief to have some…

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Don`t let your contractor CV become clich`d

Your CV (or, indeed, LinkedIn profile) is the first thing prospective clients will see when you apply to work with…

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Self-employment and the gender pay gap

While improving, the extent of the UK gender pay gap ? the difference in average earnings between men and women…

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Making the switch to self-employment

It’s happened. You’ve finally had enough of the day-to-day grind in your job, you’ve gone as far as you can,…

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How not to email

Email has become one of the most common methods of communication in the modern workplace. It’s easy, quick, and enables…

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Getting more family time as a contractor or freelancer

Between the World Cup, the constant stream of headlines about cabinet reshuffles, and the incredible rescue of the trapped boys…

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Productivity hacks for contractors and freelancers

When you only have to answer to yourself, it’s easy to slip into an unproductive rut. Some days, Homes Under…

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Have you got what it takes to be self-employed?

Working for yourself can be empowering. You’re in charge of everything to do with your career – it’s an exciting…

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How to Successfully Manage your Time as a Contractor

Time management is a skill you’ll continue to develop as your contracting career progresses. As soon as you think you’ve…

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Beat the Insurance Premium Tax Increase!

Regular readers of the Kingsbridge blog will already be aware that Insurance Premium Tax is rising to 12% from 1st June…

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Four of the Most Common Mistakes Made by First Time Contractors

Becoming a first-time contractor is exciting. A new venture, a chance to make your own money, and to set your…

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Contractors, freelancers and the Bank Holiday season

If you had a normal nine-to-five, you’d be joyously gearing up now for the spring Bank Holiday season. Easter is…