Getting to Know You: Dave Chaplin, CEO of Contractor Calculator
Dave Chaplin is CEO and founder of ContractorCalculator.co.uk, which has provided advice and guidance on freelancing since its launch in 1999. Here…
Tuesday 22 September 2026
The people behind the headlines: Business Matters profiles the founders, executives and investors shaping UK business – how they built what they built, what they’re worth, and what they’re doing next. Start with our most-read: Steven Bartlett’s ventures and valuation, and our running coverage of Getting to Know You profiles. For first-person conversations with founders, see our Interviews section.
Dave Chaplin is CEO and founder of ContractorCalculator.co.uk, which has provided advice and guidance on freelancing since its launch in 1999. Here…
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