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IT market trendsThe UK’s temporary technology jobs are stirring back to life. Are you market-ready?
The UK temporary IT market is showing its first signs of recovery since 2023. To benefit, freelancers need more than technical skills: a clear niche, strong personal branding, market visibility, strategic networking, and a focus on delivering business outcomes.8 min
IT Career AdviceBecoming an IT contractor in Engineering
Ten must-dos to make it as an IT contractor in the engineer sector, by Leap29.6 min
IT Career AdviceLanding your dream IT job online using personal branding: Ten hacks
Why being called the 'Elevate Candidate' is now the last thing tech job board applicants hope to hear.8 min
Guide to FreelancingThree marketing must-dos as an IT contractor in 2024-25
A trio of branding hacks for freelancers in the tech space, exclusively for Free-Work by CV and work-winning expert Matt Craven.5 min
IR35Outside IR35: word your contract to stop the off-payroll rules from applying
What to put in writing, and practice day-to-day, to help keep IR35 at bay.3 min
Guide to FreelancingHow to live and work in Cyprus as a UK freelancer (or even employee)
Thanks to two new visa schemes, changing-up your 9-to-5 or self-employed career never looked so sunny.4 min
Freelancer NewsFreelancers' Questions: What does HMRC mean by 'foreign income'?
'Flexibility' may be why the revenue-hungry taxman has not defined 'foreign income' in legislation.4 min
Guide to FreelancingHow to start an online freelance business
Getting started as a freelancer online requires a bit of tech plus four pillars: sales, marketing, finance and wellbeing.5 min
Guide to FreelancingPut off self-employment? Four freelancing facts to make you undeterred
Covid may have put your one-person empire on hold. But you can still take steps to minimise risk and maximise opportunity.6 min
Guide to FreelancingStopping sole trading: How to end self-employed freelancing
Covid is causing freelancers to confront closing. Fortunately, there's options (including an easy comeback).5 min
Freelancer FinancesFreelancers’ Questions: Why will a Spanish client want an EORI number, and VAT waived?
Reassurance for a part-time freelancer, not aware that self-employment and sole trading is one and the same.4 min
Guide to FreelancingEffective tips for starting an e-commerce online business
If you are one of those curious entrepreneurs who cannot wait to start an online business of your own and want some advice on how to keep your business successful, then check out these tips below.3 min
Freelancer FinancesFreelancers’ Questions: Is tax due on US income if I left Italy to be a UK sole trader?
Expert helps a self-employed creative eying a new start in Britain, albeit with an old client.3 min
Guide to FreelancingA step-by-step guide to becoming a freelance personal trainer
Starting a freelance personal training business isn't a walk in the park, Kate Miles from Bark explains how to take personal training to the next step.4 min
Freelancer FinancesFreelancers’ Questions: Can I expense a covid-19 safety kit?
What the self-employed can (and can't) claim if returning to work amid the pandemic.4 min
Guide to FreelancingBenefits of going from freelance to franchise owner
Franchising is often an ideal choice for freelancers who want to have some additional job security along with the freedom of being their own boss and running their own business. Here are some of the many benefits to consider.5 min