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Contracting Awards 2019… we’ve been nominated!
Posted on 22nd August 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
At the beginning of August we received the fantastic news that we had been nominated for one of the prestigious Contracting Awards for 2019.We join a shortlist of high-profile insurance peers in t...
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What insurance will I need if I want to start a freelance business from home?
Posted on 5th August 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
If you are thinking about starting a business from your home, or if you already run a business from home, you need to consider your insurance cover very carefully. If you think you can rely solely on ...
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Your trusted partner in the changing umbrella services marketplace
Posted on 1st August 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Umbrella companies are facing unprecedented change that will shape the industry far into the future. Rigorous legislation has been introduced by the UK government with the purpose of creating a cle...
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Selling your services and yourself as a Freelancer
Posted on 18th July 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
To be successful in the competitive world of freelancing you need to hone your selling skills as well as your technical skills.Selling is a key skill in business and one that doesn’t come natura...
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Why personalised insurance is so important for rail contractors
Posted on 5th July 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
If you are a contractor working in the rail industry (including inner-city trams), then it is vitally important that you ensure you are covered against the risks that come with the industry with perso...
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HSE fee for intervention update
Posted on 2nd July 2019 by Steve Haines - Risk Manager
The current charge under the HSE fee for intervention scheme for health and safety regulation breaches is £154 per hour so factoring in the inspector’s inspection and reporting time any breach iden...
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Six reasons for PSCs to be proactive to respond to the IR35 private sector changes – and not wait until April 2020 to do so!
Posted on 1st July 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
Since April 2000, the Intermediaries legislation has made the individual contractor trading through his/her own Personal Service Company (PSC) the IR35 decision-maker.It has been the contractor's ...
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Much to think about for contractors and their advisers
Posted on 28th June 2019 by Adrian Stewart
There’s a lot for us all to think about currently on the global, economic, political and financial fronts.The news is dominated with the Tory leadership battle, Brexit (yes, the outcome still re...
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5G and the cyber security challenge
Posted on 25th June 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
On Thursday 30th of May 2019, 5G connectivity from EE went live here in Manchester.Manchester is among the first 6 major UK cities to have been chosen by the mobile network to benefit from the fir...
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FAQs – What contractor insurance do I need?
Posted on 18th June 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Want to escape the humdrum of permanent employment? Then contracting could be for you.One of the biggest draws to contracting is the chance to escape the shackles of employment and forge your own ...
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Why You Should Have a Technology Plan for Growth
Posted on 17th June 2019 by San-IT
You’ve planned meticulously to secure your business’ future: marketing, finance, recruitment … but what about a technology strategy?The companies that are dominating their fields thanks to s...
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The accountancy industry and the challenges ahead
Posted on 14th June 2019 by Adrian Stewart
I’ve recently commented on Caunce O’Hara’s historic and current working relationships with the accountancy profession and it is clear that for all professions change is on the horizon in one for...
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The accountancy profession – trusted partners for over 25 years
Posted on 11th June 2019 by Adrian Stewart
Caunce O’Hara was born out of, in part, a strong professional relationship with a firm of Chartered Accountants back in the early 90s who specialised in IT contractors’ accounts.Chris Caunce h...
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How can risk management help companies?
Posted on 6th June 2019 by Steve Haines - Risk Manager
Risk is a key part of our lives. As human beings we have needed to take calculated risks in order to develop and evolve… and the same ethos applies to business development.In today’s modern wo...
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Cyber risk stalks ALL industries regardless of size
Posted on 3rd June 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Cyber – adjective Relating to or characteristic of the culture of computers, information technology, and virtual reality.Cyberattack – noun An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a compu...
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