The newly published ‘Taylor Review’ has recommended a new employment status, the ‘Dependent Contractor’. But what does that mean exactly and are you a ‘Dependent Contractor’? We explain all in…
Ahh Self Employment, the joy it must be deciding whether or not you are going to work today. Plus your boss ALWAYS lets you take holidays whenever you want –…
The space you work in can have a massive impact on the quality of work you produce. Chances are, if you’re self-employed, you have a home office. Today we’re looking…
Flexitime is all the rage, but when you’re a one-person or few-person team, how do you break the shackles of the 9 – 5 and create a working schedule that’s…
Travel expenses for contractors, it’s not as simple as A to B. There are rules to follow and in this blog we’ll tell you what you can claim and what…
Cyber security, chances are, unless you’re a cyber security contractor, you’re unlikely to be taking all the necessary precautions. We’ve put together out top 7 tips to help keep your…
Should I go freelance? It’s a question so many of us ask ourselves, especially when we’re feeling undervalued at our full time jobs. It’s hard to know if you’ll be…
Communication is the cornerstone of all great business relationships. However, communication as a skill has become increasingly difficult to master in the digital age. In this blog, we’re going to…
The 2017/18 tax year sees major changes to all public sector contractors working under IR35 legislation. From 6 April, intermediaries such as personal service companies are no longer be able to…
Today’s blog is going to be focussed on visual presentation skills. Good public speaking skills are important if you plan to present in person, but if you’re developing a visual…