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It can be daunting flying solo. So, it's a good job we're here with plenty of useful advice plus stories straight from the horse's mouth.

You'll find helpful info on what insurance freelancers need, the pros and cons of being your own boss, and self-employed rules and regs.

What to do when clients don’t pay on time: how to get your invoices paid

When clients don't pay on time, cash flow problems can be the inevitable outcome. Here's how to make sure your invoices get paid.

10/02/2020

How to keep clients happy

Disgruntled clients won't just sulk. There's every possibility they'll take legal action against you. That's why it's important to keep clients happy.

02/01/2020

Why use an insurance broker?

Don’t pick up the phone to that do-it-all, household-name insurer just yet. There are compelling reasons to use an insurance broker instead.

04/12/2019

Insurance for copywriters explained

The pen is mightier than the sword, right? Sure is. Until things go wrong. If that happens, insurance for copywriters is a much better bet.

29/11/2019

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Management consultants’ insurance explained

We all know what can happen to best-laid plans. Here's how management consultants' insurance can help if a client doesn't see the cunning in yours.

26/11/2019

The difference between freelancers and subcontractors

Freelancer or subcontractor? What's the difference? Does it matter? It does if you use either and want to call on your professional indemnity insurance.

08/11/2019

Why insurance is a clever step for dance teachers

A compensation claim for injury, damage or alleged poor teaching can easily leave you dancing to someone else's tune. Dance teacher insurance can help.

16/04/2019

Is it worth going into IT contracting? Or better to stay employed?

If you're thinking of jacking in your perm job and going into IT contracting, there's plenty of demand. But there's a few things to think about too.

07/02/2019

How long hours and stress are the cue to quit for IT pros

1 in 6 IT pros are considering quitting due to the impact of long working hours and stress, our survey reveals. Here's why - and what you can do about it.

11/01/2019

IT Contractor Q&A: Tom Pettigrew

Tom Pettigrew discusses life as an IT Contractor. Running your own IT business has its rewards and challenges as a profession and in work-life balance.

09/01/2019

Copyright architectural drawings: how architects can protect intellectual property

Architects must share their drawings when pitching, but how can they protect their intellectual property? Are architectural drawings protected by copyright?

19/10/2018