Guide to Freelancing | Free-Work IT news and guides

Are freelancers entitled to employment rights?

You’re likely one of the millions who’ve chosen to ‘go it alone.’ But that doesn’t mean you’re totally without protections when you work. Find out your key rights and protections here.

1 September 2023

4 min

What IT freelancers should look for in an accountancy firm

Top 3 things computer contractors should look for in their accountant, by someone who knows (-- a veteran accountant to technology freelancers).

25 August 2023

5 min

A comprehensive guide to starting a freelance tech business from scratch

Everything you need to know to start your freelance tech business; from business plans and networking to marketing and funding.

23 August 2023

5 min

What tech freelancers using recruitment agencies must beware

Six revelations by an IT staffing boss on what his less-than-reputable industry colleagues get up to.

15 August 2023

6 min

Freelancer horror stories - and how to avoid the same terrifying fate

Don’t be like Graham, Rosie or Raj if you want to survive or thrive in the world of freelance contracting.

11 August 2023

8 min

Freelance Invoice Template

Free invoice template. Again to save you time and make sure that if you have a Limited Company that you comply with the rules regarding having your address and company number on all invoices.

11 August 2023

2 min

Top 5 skills you need to become a freelancer

You will need to have a number of skills to succeed in freelancing, in our article we feature the top 5 skills you need to become a freelancer.

9 August 2023

4 min

5 things freelancers should consider when naming their limited company

The very first step to forming a limited company as a freelancer is picking an appropriate name. Here, company formation agents 1st Formations share their top 5 tips for choosing a name for your company.

20 July 2023

3 min

Becoming an IT freelancer: 8 tips for success

Setting up your own business in the IT sector cannot be a spur-of-the-moment decision...

19 June 2023

4 min

IT freelance - Why define a marketing position?

What do we mean by “marketing positioning”? Marketing positioning generally applies to a product or service.

19 June 2023

4 min

The advantages of being an IT freelancer

Becoming an IT freelancer

Would you like to become a freelancer in IT? Free-Work has compiled a list of the advantages and disadvantages of IT freelancing, so that you can make an informed decision.

19 June 2023

5 min

What is content marketing, and how can freelancers use content marketing?

An expert’s guide on putting online content to work for your self-employed business.

2 June 2023

8 min

Self belief – how to keep self doubt at bay

We all suffer from self doubt, no matter how confident we are, there are times when you question your capabilities.

31 May 2023

3 min

How to make your freelance portfolio stand out

Being creative isn't the only way to make your portfolio stand out as a freelancer, so consider how else you can set yourself apart from the competition.

3 April 2023

5 min

What’s so good about freelancing, and why do people go self-employed?

Ahead of Spring Budget 2023, IPSE asks two key questions and hopefully, chancellor Hunt will have some supportive responses.

7 March 2023

4 min

Freelancer burnout: Top tips for keeping professional exhaustion at bay

Five strategies from a leading life coach that self-employed creatives can try to stop feeling frazzled.

3 March 2023

4 min