IR35
How outside IR35 appeals, and what outside IR35 looks like
Why limited company contractors shun ‘inside IR35,’ plus top tips if a ‘client’ starts acting like your ‘employer.’ 5 min
Insurance
IR35
Guide to Freelancing
10 questions to ask yourself before starting your IT freelance business
These 10 key questions will help you navigate the essentials of starting your freelance IT or tech career and set you up for success. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
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. 2 min
Freelancer Services
Life Insurance for freelancers
We have teamed up with Freelancer Financials to provide life insurance. This can be a hugely important purchase as unlike most permanent employees you have no employer to pay out should the worst ever happen. 3 min
Freelancer Services
Income Protection Insurance for freelancers
Whilst permanent employees have invariably have the benefit of at least 3 months pay in the event of accident or sickness, as a freelancer you are exposed to financial loss the first day that you are unable to provide any work. There are ways that you can protect yourself from hardship, including getting income protection insurance for freelancers, 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
Top 10 ten tips for working from home
Top tips at managing a good work-life balance whilst working from home on a freelance basis. 4 min
Freelancer News
Freelancer's Question: My client has offered me a permanent position
SJD Accountancy helps a freelance weigh up the financial pros and cons of accepting a permanent role from a regular client. 3 min
Freelancer News
Blogs connect freelancers to local press
Unheard freelance voices of the blogosphere add colour to local newspapers. 3 min
Freelancer News
BBC bosses savaged over fat-cat bonuses
Unions urge BBC Director General to unite his executive troops by ditching big bonuses. 2 min
Guide to Freelancing
Contract Template
The best contract that we have seen for freelance use is available to PCG members through their web site. 1 min
Guide to Freelancing
Creating proposals
If you have been invited to submit a proposal on a project you will need to detail how you would carry out work on the project in question. 2 min
Guide to Freelancing
Contracts and schedules for freelancers
The terms you agree with your client ahead of starting work are critical in terms of protecting your business. As every freelancer will tell you, document everything, the services you agree to carry out - the project's requirements, timescales and any other considerations to ensure successful project completion - at the start and any changes to that brief during the project. 5 min