Help & guidance for professionals
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What is professional indemnity insurance?
If you are alleged to have provided inadequate advice, services or designs to a client, professional indemnity insurance provides cover for the legal costs and expenses in defending the claim, as well as compensation payable to your client to rectify the mistake.
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What support is available to contractors during the COVID-19 outbreak?
The Government has outlined several areas of support which may be of help to contracting businesses during the current Covid-19 outbreak.
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15 remote working tools for freelancers
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused freelancers to spend more time working from home than ever. Working remotely has huge benefits but it’s important to have the right technology in place to keep work running smoothly and be as productive as possible.
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What help is available to small limited company contractors during Coronavirus?
The government has introduced a range of measures to support the economy during the Coronavirus pandemic – including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (to furlough employees) and the Self Employment Income Support Scheme. No dedicated support has been announced for small limited company directors and limited company contractors (sometimes referred to as PSCs), however there are some options available to directors of these companies.
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Coronavirus: how to manage the risks facing freelancers and small businesses working from home
With over 4m people working from home as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, the risks facing freelancers and small businesses has changed. Find out what the new risks are and how to protect against them.
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COVID-19: Legal advice for contractors
There is a vast amount of information available at the moment, and we know that getting to grips with all of this can be quite overwhelming, especially during this stressful time. That’s why we have created a guide, explaining the financial support available for the self-employed and contract issues.
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Guide to contractor insurance
Contractor insurance is designed to protect you against the unforeseen – from making a mistake in a piece of work that results in your client losing money, to personal injury claims from third parties and employees.
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Employer FAQs: Ending Furlough and Returning to Work
Information correct as of 13-May-2020
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Coronavirus: a guide for small businesses and employers
In December 2019, a new strain of Coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported in Wuhan, in the Hubei province of China. Here is our simple guide to help small businesses and employers navigate the impact.
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Support for the self-employed and small businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic
The current crisis has brought on a wave of new challenges for many self-employed people and small businesses. Here’s a rundown of what financial aid is available for small businesses and self-employed workers during coronavirus.
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HMRC is Making Tax Digital
Right now, HMRC is undertaking an important new initiative that will dramatically transform how businesses and other tax payers interact with the agency.