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Legal guidance for the self-employed

The aim of our guides is to make legal issues less intimidating and more understandable, whether you’re dealing with another small business or a much larger company. But every situation is different, so we’d always urge you to seek specialist advice relating to your individual circumstances. Support for IPSE members includes a free 24-hour legal helpline, along with discounts on legal services from our partners.

Legal guidance for the self-employed
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Taking on your first employees when you’re self-employed
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Self-employed insurance jargon busted
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Everything freelancers, contractors and the self-employed need to know about insurance terms, from policy wording to income protection.

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7 minutes
Listing Webinar 9 How to resolve client disputes
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How to resolve client disputes
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This webinar explains how to effectively manage and resolve business disputes; including how to build a robust contract, when to seek legal advice and how to limi...

14 Nov 2024
1 hour, 5 minutes
Stop Undervaluing Yourself: Build a Healthier Relationship with Money
Members Only
The biggest scams & bad practices that contractors fall for and how to avoid them
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This webinar will save Contractors time, aggravation and even money by guiding you through the pitfalls of the recruitment and careers sectors.

11 Jul 2024
1 hour, 9 minutes
Stop Undervaluing Yourself: Build a Healthier Relationship with Money
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How to protect your intellectual property and copyright
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When you’re a self-employed freelancer or contractor, it’s important to understand what intellectual property (IP) is and how you can protect yours.

21 Feb 2024
1 hour, 3 minutes
Stop Undervaluing Yourself: Build a Healthier Relationship with Money
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How to tackle late and non-payments
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This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to increase your chances of getting paid on time and explain the steps to take when recovering payment you are owed...

07 Feb 2024
59 minutes
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GDPR Compliant Privacy Policy template
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Our GDPR Compliant Privacy Policy Template will not only help you to meet one of the regulatory requirements,  but also demonstrate your commitment to safeguardin...

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Template Ltd Contractor Agreement - Outside IR35
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Experienced contractors will understand the value of an ‘IR35 friendly’ contract. The contracts have been drawn up by our insurance partner Qdos.

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Statement of Work (SoW) template
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A Statement of Work defines what project-specific activities, deliverables and timelines you are agreeing on with your client.

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Late Payment Letter Template: Gentle Reminder
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As a freelancer, late payment can seriously affect your cashflow and wellbeing, but it can often feel difficult to approach late-paying clients due to concerns ar...

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