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What business risks do I need to be aware of if I am self-employed?
Posted on 30th September 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
To many, the lure of working for yourself is too great to ignore but before you take the plunge and go self-employed, it’s important to ensure you are fully aware of the risks you will be exposing y...
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What is the most common cause of accidents at work?
Posted on 27th September 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
It’s imperative that staff feel safe in the workplace but accidents do happen and sometimes, no matter what preventative measures are in place, they’re out of your control as a business owner. But...
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How to secure your work van
Posted on 21st September 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
Many workers rely on a van, from window cleaners and plumbers to construction contractors and delivery drivers. If you have a work van, you likely use this mode of transport to not just get from A to ...
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Why you should include milestone payments in your freelance contracts
Posted on 14th September 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
Anyone who has ever freelanced will have either heard the story below or been a victim of it at some point. The freelancer engages in work for a client for which payment has been promised, but paym...
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The National Insurance (NI) increase will affect all contractors, some more than others
Posted on 14th September 2021 by Paul Mason - Head of Tax Partnerships, Markel Tax
The political fallout from the NI increase for the Health and Social Care Levy will continue for some time yet. From the fact the Conservatives broke a manifesto promise by introducing the levy, to ar...
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Managing and reporting an accident when you’re self-employed
Posted on 20th August 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
Unfortunately, workplace accidents are not uncommon. According to the Labour Force Survey, 693,000 workers sustained an injury at work in Britain in 2019/20, and sadly, 142 workers lost their lives as...
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Guide to insurance for management consultants
Posted on 11th August 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
For many management consultants, consulting is a natural progression in their career, having acquired in-depth experience in a specific industry, or a particular area of business. Whether you speci...
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Planning for your future as a freelancer
Posted on 26th July 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
As a freelancer you’re fully responsible for planning your future and ensuring you don’t run into any financial difficulties – over the next coming years and further into the future, when you’...
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Cyber risk stalks ALL industries regardless of size
Posted on 26th July 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM
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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How to keep your camera safe
Posted on 20th July 2021 by Caunce O'Hara
We often feel that our valuables are safest at home, tucked away behind locked doors and windows. But as a freelance photographer, this isn’t usually an option. Your camera is an essential part o...
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Life as a self-employed Project Manager with APM board member Yetunde Adeshile
Posted on 20th July 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
As part of our Meet the Freelancer series of blogs, we interview many freelance professionals from a range of industries. This month, we meet London based Project Manager, Yetunde Adeshile. Yetu...
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What insurance do you need to start a recruitment agency?
Posted on 15th July 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
When placing permanent and temporary staff into new roles, recruitment agencies and consultancies are exposed to many risks. This could include the negligent actions of a contract worker, a client ...
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Key points contractors should look for in a contract
Posted on 15th July 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
The April 6th deadline has long since passed and the potential fallout from private sector IR35 is arguably yet to be fully realised by contractors and end-clients alike. One thing to take comfort ...
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15 freelance professions you can do working from home
Posted on 9th July 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
Working from home during the Coronavirus pandemic will have given many professionals a taste of what it’s like to work as a freelancer. The flexible schedule and working in your casual clothes (some...
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Key points to consider if you’re thinking of hiring your first employee
Posted on 14th June 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
Are you a self-employed freelancer, contractor or consultant who is ready to take their business to the next level? When you’re working on your own, often it gets to a point where you begin to th...
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