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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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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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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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What are the pros and cons of working as a self-employed contractor?
Posted on 25th May 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
If you are adventurous and entrepreneurial, working as an independent contractor could be a great way to take control of your career. More industries are waking up to the benefits that hiring self-...
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Feefo Platinum Award win for Outstanding Customer Service
Posted on 24th April 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
Caunce O’Hara are proud to announce that we have won the Feefo Platinum Award for Outstanding Customer Service. The award is Feefo’s highest accolade and is based on real reviews and feedback f...
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HS2 green light a massive boost for contractors
Posted on 20th April 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The construction of the High Speed 2 rail network can begin after the government issued a ‘notice to proceed’ on the new rail system on April 15th. The approval of main construction works follo...
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Support for the self-employed and small businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic
Posted on 23rd March 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The rapidly moving landscape created by the COVID-19 pandemic is making life extremely tough for a lot of people. There are ways that the self-employed and small businesses can seek support until thin...
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What does the 2020 Budget look like for freelancers and contractors?
Posted on 17th March 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
Amidst the extensive details of increased borrowing and the improved investment into the UK’s economy and improving its infrastructure, there was little mention of the rollout of IR35 reform to the ...
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How will BREXIT affect contractors?
Posted on 21st February 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The dust has settled and a BREXIT deal has been reached. In our article we ask just how will BREXIT affect contractors? As with the roll-out of private sector off-payroll reform in April 2021, leav...
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Caunce O’Hara – Outstanding Customer Service
Posted on 7th February 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
At Caunce O’Hara, we aim to provide an outstanding customer service, excellent coverage and competitive premiums for business insurance in our chosen markets. Our purpose is to help our customer...
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The Right of Substitution explained for contractors
Posted on 23rd October 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The right of substitution is one of the key tests of your IR35 employment status as set out by the HMRC. It is important for contractors wishing to operate outside of IR35 that they ensure the righ...
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What can we expect in the 2019 Autumn Budget?
Posted on 8th October 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
It is expected that the 2019 Autumn Budget will follow the same format as the previous two Budgets, as the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers the latest tax updates. A date is yet to be announced...
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Tell us what you want to read about
Posted on 27th August 2019 by Caunce O'Hara
We want you to enjoy our blog and our e-newsletter so we can provide you with the best topics for you and your business. Email your suggestions to socialmedia@caunceohara.co.uk...
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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 do I need as a contractor? A guide to contractor insurance
Posted on 18th June 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
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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