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What is contract work and is it better than permanent work?

29 November 2017 • 2-minute read

What is contract work and is it better than permanent work?

Contract work is increasingly common in a number of sectors, including marketing, IT, and project management. But what does are the...

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Buying a business in the UK: the ultimate guide

13 November 2017 • 3-minute read

Buying a business in the UK: the ultimate guide

You have some capital that you want to invest, but you don’t have the time to get a new business off the ground You have identified a...

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The 10 best apps for small businesses in the UK

23 October 2017 • 3-minute read

The 10 best apps for small businesses in the UK

With the number of smartphone users estimated to hit 2.53 billion next year, there’s an app for almost everything a small business could...

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Turning a hobby into a business in 7 easy steps

25 September 2017 • 2-minute read

Turning a hobby into a business in 7 easy steps

We all dream of doing the thing we love full-time – but what if you really could turn your hobby into a business? As the world of work...

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How to price a job as a contractor: how to quote for a job when self-employed

1 August 2017 • 6-minute read

How to price a job as a contractor: how to quote for a job when self-employed

How to estimate cost for a job as a contractor depends on a few key factors, whatever your trade or line of work. They key is experience, so…

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How to price a job as a contractor: how to quote for a job when self-employed

1 August 2017 • 6-minute read

How to price a job as a contractor: how to quote for a job when self-employed

How to estimate cost for a job as a contractor depends on a few key factors, whatever your trade or line of work. They key is experience, so…

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Top tips for setting up a professional email address

4 July 2017 • 5-minute read

Top tips for setting up a professional email address

Having a professional-looking email address is so important, stamping reliability and trust onto your business communications and...

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Self-employed paternity pay: what do dads get?

22 June 2017 • 3-minute read

Self-employed paternity pay: what do dads get?

As a self-employed dad-to-be, can you expect to get any benefits or leave? Start planning today with our guide to UK self-employed...

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A guide to confidentiality breaches in the workplace for employers and freelancers

21 June 2017 • 2-minute read

A guide to confidentiality breaches in the workplace for employers and freelancers

Whether you’re a business owner or you’re self-employed, breaches of confidentiality can cause serious problems. Our guide will walk you...

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Claims data reveals tradesman tool theft up 30% (with Yorkshire and the Midlands most at risk)

7 April 2017 • 2-minute read

Claims data reveals tradesman tool theft up 30% (with Yorkshire and the Midlands most at risk)

Tool theft in the UK has rocketed by over 30 per cent in the last full year, with tradespeople in Yorkshire and the Midlands...

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