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What qualifications do you need to become an IT contractor?
Qualifications for IT contractors tend to fall into four main categories. Which ones will you obtain; if any? 7 min
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What makes a successful IT contractor?
Everything it takes to succeed as a freelance technologist in the UK -- revealed by a veteran. 7 min
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Security clearance levels in the UK: explained
What UK candidates need to know when going forward for secure, sensitive or secretive roles. 5 min
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Making your spouse (or civil partner) a shareholder of your limited company
Practical and financial perks are on offer when your spouse is also your shareholder – but beware the pitfalls. 5 min
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The costs of running a limited company
Laid bare: the real costs of running a contractor limited company, as the 2024-25 tax year approaches. 4 min
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What is a Personal Service Company (PSC)?
An explainer on the most popular vehicle for IT freelancing which, paradoxically, isn’t even defined in law. 5 min
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IT contractors must beware five big threats to freelance tech success
Swapping full-timing for freelancing can be lucrative as a techie, but be wary -- because with reward, comes risk. 5 min
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When your sole trader IT business deserves to be a tech limited company
Know when to press fire: Top three triggers for jumping from the sole trader structure to ‘LTD.’ 4 min