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.
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...
In this webinar, Rianda Makram - Head of Digital Services at Markel and Paul Bateman - Head of Partnerships Account Management at Markel, explain ...
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.
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...
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...
Experienced contractors will understand the value of an ‘IR35 friendly’ contract. The contracts have been drawn up by leading experts at Markel Tax and IPSE is de...
A Statement of Work defines what project-specific activities, deliverables and timelines you are agreeing on with your client.
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...
After sending the gentle reminder letter, use this template two weeks later to chase a client who is still late to make payment.