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…
The tools you work with are an essential part of your business and likely one of the biggest investments you’ve…
It’s a situation every tradesperson dreads: your client isn’t happy with the result of your hard work. Mistakes and misunderstandings…
Running a business can be expensive, with the cost of tools, vehicles, employees, tax, insurance and more, all piling up!…
There’s a reason every company you interact with these days is desperate for you to leave your feedback: reviews are…
You may not have heard of the term “scope creep”, but if you’ve been running a business for any length…
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…
The new Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) will come into force later this year and for those keen to be seen…
A noteworthy report for all contractors was issued this month highlighting the importance of holding personal accident insurance. The report…
Most contractors facing an uphill battle to find work within their specific industry, whether they are trawling through job vacancies…
