IT and tech news and guides
ContractingCan I get an IT contract job in 2024 with no experience?
Landing a freelance tech role next year if your CV lists nothing under 'work-history' can be done, but it's not for the faint-hearted.6 min
Guide to FreelancingAn IT freelancer’s guide to working through an umbrella company
Everything you need to know about umbrella company contracting as a techie, but were afraid to ask.6 min
IT SkillsHow to build a cyber security contracting career in 2024
Revealed: what it will take to next year succeed at cyber security as a UK freelancer.6 min
Contractor FinancesA contractor’s guide to dividends
Answers to the FAQs limited company IT contractors have about the staple payment form if tax-efficiency matters -- dividends.6 min
IT Skills10 essential software engineering skills for contractors
When the choice of specialism isn't just a programming decision; it's a strategic decision affecting your career, cash, and contract-availability.7 min
Guide to FreelancingTop 10 tips for new IT contractors
A veteran computer consultant reveals tried and tested must-dos, for newcomers wanting to succeed at IT contracting.7 min
Guide to FreelancingWould an IT freelancer who wants to work overseas have more options as a UK employee?
Overview for Brit freelancers wondering if being on an organisation's payroll in 2024 would make getting a job abroad easier.7 min
IT Career AdviceThe top 10 IT and tech skills to learn in 2024
As we approach 2024, the demand for skilled IT professionals continues to soar.4 min
IT SkillsThe top 10 IT and tech jobs in 2024
In 2024, several emerging technologies are likely to drive new job opportunities within the IT field.4 min
IT newsAutumn Statement 2023 and the UK’s investment in technology
On Wednesday 22nd November 2023, the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Autumn Statement to Parliament and shared plans to propel the nation into a future defined by innovation and cutting-edge technology.4 min
Freelancer NewsFreelance tech sector unmoved by Autumn Statement 2023, despite AI, Life Science and innovation boosters
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's offerings on take-home pay, tax reforms, and technology, come off as inadequate to IT contracting's top advisers.8 min
ContractingWhat 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
Freelancer NewsAutumn Statement 2023: Freelance tech sector in 11th hour appeals to chancellor Jeremy Hunt
Leading organisations that support tech and freelancing tell Free-Work that Hunt's Conservative colleagues have got it right -- IR35 reform ought to go.7 min
Contractor FinancesA contractor's guide to VAT
The ins and outs of Value Added Tax in a contractor limited company setting -- demystified.4 min
ContractingWhat makes a successful IT contractor?
Everything it takes to succeed as a freelance technologist in the UK -- revealed by a veteran.7 min
IT Career AdviceCareer development for IT professionals
The month of November celebrates National Career Development Month.4 min
ContractingSecurity clearance levels in the UK: explained
What UK candidates need to know when going forward for secure, sensitive or secretive roles.5 min