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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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8 classic mistakes that contractors make and how to avoid them
Posted on 4th April 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
It is almost unheard of for a contractor to forge a successful contracting career without having to negotiate some tricky situations along the way. Issues can arise with recruiters and clients alik...
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5 issues keeping contractors awake at night
Posted on 18th March 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
There are countless articles, blogs and whitepapers extolling the virtues of freelance and contract work over full-time employment. ALL of which appear to lead with ‘freedom’ as their main (and us...
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What happens if you are called for Jury Service as a freelancer, contractor or self-employed professional?
Posted on 25th January 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
This is a key question that many freelancers, contractors and self-employed professionals ask, not because they don’t want to play their part in jury service, but because they fear the impact it mig...
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4 Things contractors should know about getting paid abroad
Posted on 15th January 2019 by Jamie Holmes - Director at CurrencyWave
Despite current uncertainties surrounding Brexit, opportunities for UK contractors who work or are thinking of working abroad continue to remain lucrative. However, working abroad usually means get...
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5 reasons why it’s great to be a contractor this summer
Posted on 13th July 2018 by Chris Henry-Reeve of iContract
We’re now in the heat of summer and there’s lots to be excited about, especially if you are a contractor! Summer time is a perfect opportunity to enjoy all the perks and benefits of being a contra...
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A Guide to Expenses for Contractors
Posted on 9th October 2017 by Ascendis
With contracting comes freedom and responsibility. It can be difficult to know every last minor detail of legislation, but understanding expenses will reap benefits. As you probably know, correctly...
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