One of the greatest obstacles if you’re a contractor, recruiter or end client that engages with contractors, is dealing with…
Operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) and working outside IR35 provides contractors with a wealth of benefits. For instance,…
Since the IR35 reforms came into effect in 2021, most contractors will no longer be responsible for their own IR35…
As the Brexit debate rumbles on in Parliament and the UK seems no closer to clarity on what Brexit will…
For contractors juggling busy work schedules, complex contracts and irregular payments, good accountants can be worth their weight in gold.…
A guest blog from Boomerang’s Paul Dewick: Remember Slinky’s? They were essentially a long, very flexible spring that you placed…
It’s that time of year again! As every contractor and freelancer knows, January is the time to get those accounts…
65 is the new 35, and many of us are finding that we’re not quite ready to stop working when…
At Kingsbridge, we work predominantly with contractors and freelancers, who still make up a large number of self-employed people in…
We’ve written many times on these pages in the past about the importance of having insurance in place. Whether you’re…
When it comes to insurance, we understand that it’s a purchase most people want to make use of when they…
We’ve updated our privacy policy. Before you chuck your laptop or tablet across the room, don’t worry – we’re just…
Whether it’s banning baby wipes, putting a tax on plastic bottles or Iceland removing plastic packaging and palm oil from…
IR35. Two letters. Two numbers. It might not seem like much, but it should be at the forefront of any…
As a contractor or freelancer, particularly if you’re a freelancer, you’ll spend a fair amount of time working from your…
It’s been almost a year since the UK government’s controversial reforms to IR35 in the public sector and, with rumours…
Cyber-attacks have become more prevalent than ever in the last 12 months. A recent report from the National Cyber Security…
We know it doesn’t seem like much time has passed between the end of the last tax year and the…
It’s a job nobody wants to tackle, but if you’re a contractor who submits your Self-Assessment online, then the deadline…
Categorising yourself correctly can help you in many ways, from appearing in the search engines for relevant search terms to…
New year, new you – isn’t that what most people say? Whether it’s starting a new healthy eating regime, taking…
The freelance sector is booming. As of January this year, according to the Professional Contractors Group, in the UK alone…
What do you get someone who works for themselves? If you’re looking for a gift that offers productivity or practicality…
Making the switch from a secure, permanent position to the world of contracting is a big step, and one that…
We’ve put together these four tips to help you increase your profitability as a freelancer. Read on! Build a digital…
If you’re considering becoming a freelancer, regardless of the industry, there’s likely to be some hidden costs you might not…
We’ve spoken about the prevalence of cyber attacks on these pages before. As we become ever more reliant on digital…
If you’re new to freelancing or contracting and you’re after some advice from seasoned professionals then today’s your lucky day! We…
Thinking of taking your career into your own hands? If you’re toying with the idea of becoming a contractor or…
If you’re a setting out engineer it’s more than likely you’ve seen a rise in your insurance premiums recently (or,…
As a contractor or freelancer, just hearing the word tax can fill you with panic – but there’s really nothing…
Whether you choose to drive or use public transport, one thing you can’t ignore is the havoc caused by engineering…
The deadline for your online self-assessment tax return is coming up fast – 31 January 2017 to be exact. If…
