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Income Protection Insurance for freelancers

Whilst permanent employees have invariably have the benefit of at least 3 months pay in the event of accident or sickness, as a freelancer you are exposed to financial loss the first day that you are unable to provide any work. There are ways that you can protect yourself from hardship, including getting income protection insurance for freelancers,

30 August 2022

4 min

critical illness insurance for freelancers

Critical Illness Insurance cover for Freelancers

Freelancers need critical illness cover because it is designed to protect them should the worst happen and they are diagnosed with a critical illness.

30 August 2022

4 min

Relevant Life Insurance for Freelancers

In this guide, we look at relevant life insurance for freelancers and how it could be crucial for a sense of security, should things go wrong.

30 August 2022

3 min

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Sole trader mortgage guide: how freelancers can get a home loan

What the self-employed need to know -- and do -- to navigate the complex mortgage maze with ease.

30 August 2022

6 min

Submitting invoices as a self-employed freelancer

The definitive guide to preparing and sending invoices as a freelance sole trader.

25 August 2022

6 min

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8 tips to help you get an IT job with no experience

The IT and tech industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, not only does it offer job variation, but it offers job stability, high salaries, career progression, and remote and flexible working opportunities.

23 August 2022

4 min

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As an employer, is hiring a freelancer the same as hiring a contractor?

Taking on a self-employed sole trader sounds the same as taking on a contractor. But beware the differences.

22 August 2022

5 min

Outside IR35: word your contract to stop the off-payroll rules from applying

What to put in writing, and practice day-to-day, to help keep IR35 at bay.

16 August 2022

3 min

Top 5 cloud computing jobs of 2022

Over the past few years, the shift to cloud computing has accelerated within businesses.

16 August 2022

4 min

6 step digital strategy to make the UK a global leader in digital growth

From Monday 13th June to Friday 13th June 2022, London Tech Week took place, and it was a chance for the tech community to come together and share knowledge, insights, and opportunities.

16 August 2022

4 min

What is a Front-End Developer?

A Front-End Developer is someone who is responsible for designing, creating, and implementing the visual elements of web applications.

16 August 2022

3 min

Freelancers, are you aware of how to claim pre-trading expenses?

Freelancers, learn how pre-trading expenses can help you when starting a freelance business and how to claim these expenses.

15 August 2022

4 min

Inside IR35: a freelancer’s guide to being caught by HMRC off-payroll rules

What it means if IR35 applies to your freelance assignments, and how to keep it from happening.

11 August 2022

4 min

What freelancers need to know about Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss

The two rivals for No 10 have avoided setting out their stall on self-employment. But very soon, one of them won’t be able to duck freelance policies any longer.

8 August 2022

4 min

Best core skills for freelancing -- according to five award-winning creatives

Winners of YunoJuno accolades reveal what it takes to survive and thrive as a creative freelancer in 2022.

4 August 2022

5 min

Should I be a sole trader or a limited company? Tax explained

Chartered accountant Graham Jenner crunches the numbers to reveal which self-employment structure leaves you better off.

2 August 2022

3 min

Sole trader vs limited company: which is best for freelancing?

Tax and legal tend to dominate the considerations when pitting PSC working against self-employment.

29 July 2022

5 min

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