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We aim to demystify business insurance for you and highlight how it can benefit your freelance business

Our articles cover topics including taxes, invoicing, overcoming late payments, managing clients, marketing your services, identifying the difference between each insurance policies.

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It’s a new tax year… so what’s changed and how will it affect limited company owners and SMEs?

April 6th 2018 marked the start of the new tax year, so what...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 3, 2018

Top 10 Challenges Every Freelancer Faces – Part One

Independence. Working your own schedule. A chance to be your...

Written by Phil Ainley
May 3, 2018

Creative Block? Here are a few ideas to get your creativity back on track

As a freelancer you will undoubtedly experience creative blo...

Written by Phil Ainley
April 18, 2018

The Tax Savvy Way to Pay for Life Insurance as a Contractor

Most of us understand that life insurance is necessary. If y...

Written by Phil Ainley
April 10, 2018

Should I register my company for VAT?

VAT, or value added tax, is a tax that is added to the value...

Written by Phil Ainley
April 4, 2018

How Can I Use LinkedIn For My Small Business?

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking we...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 28, 2018

Spring Statement Follow Up – Contractors can breathe easy… for now

‘Building the Conservative’s vision of a country that wo...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 13, 2018

Spring Statement 2018 – What can contractors expect?

The Spring Statement will be delivered by Chancellor Philip ...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 12, 2018

Preparation in the event of a flood

Risk Management is offered by our partners at Caunce O'Hara ...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 7, 2018

Caunce O’Hara Awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award, February 2018

Caunce O’Hara has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an ind...

Written by Phil Ainley
March 6, 2018

Tips to Grow your PT Business

With so many of us pledging to start afresh in the New Year,...

Written by Katherine Ducie
February 27, 2018

Peace of mind with Professional Indemnity Insurance

As a business you can gain peace of mind with a comprehensiv...

Written by Katherine Ducie
February 27, 2018

Small Business Essentials: Getting Your Business Online

There’s no avoiding the internet. No matter what industry ...

Written by Katherine Ducie
February 16, 2018

Small Business Budgeting Tips for 2018

While running a small business might mean that you’re work...

Written by Katherine Ducie
February 16, 2018

The DIY Annual Performance Review for Freelancers

One of the biggest perks of going freelance is that you get ...

Written by Katherine Ducie
February 16, 2018

Things you should know about Professional Indemnity claims

Professional Indemnity insurance provides you with cover sho...

Written by Katherine Ducie
January 8, 2018

Who Needs Professional Indemnity Insurance?

Do I need Professional Indemnity Insurance? Most businesses...

Written by Katherine Ducie
December 19, 2017

Productivity tools to help with Christmas planning

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There’s delici...

Written by Katherine Ducie
December 19, 2017

New Year’s Resolutions for Freelancers and Small Business Owners

We all start the year with the same good intentions. Lose we...

Written by Katherine Ducie
December 16, 2017

Advice for a Contractor Leaving Their Contract Early

Contractors are often afraid of leaving their contract early...

Written by Katherine Ducie
December 15, 2017

Planning Tips For Freelance Taxes

Most freelancers don’t even think about their taxes until ...

Written by Katherine Ducie
November 10, 2017

Freelancing Horror Stories

As we gear up for the spookiest time of year, we’ve been a...

Written by Katherine Ducie
October 26, 2017

5 Things to Consider Before Outsourcing Work as a Freelancer

Every freelancer will have too much work to do from time to ...

Written by Katherine Ducie
October 25, 2017

5 Things You Should Never Say to a Freelancer

The freelancer and gig economy is growing every year. In the...

Written by Katherine Ducie
October 17, 2017

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