Contracting
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
IT and tech news and guides
Contracting
IT Skills
How much can freelance Business Analysts earn per hour, per day?
Variations exist but freelance Business Analysts are currently benchmarked at a tidy £500 a day. 4 min
IR35
A guide to IR35: understanding the off-payroll working rules
Are you eyeing contracting in the UK tech sector via your own limited company? Meet your new priority – IR35. 7 min
Contracting
Writing a CV for IT Contractors
As an IT contractor seeking new opportunities, having a competitive CV that really sells your skills and successes is vital. 2 min
IT Career Advice
5 words stealing space on your CV (and 5 better choices)
Our partners at Top CV are offering a FREE CV review, to ensure you have the best possible chances of securing your next job role. 5 min
IT Career Advice
How to future-proof your career in technology
In today's fast-paced and rapidly changing job market, future-proofing your career has become more critical than ever. 4 min
Contracting
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
IR35
Does Microsoft’s IR35 rethink show the tide is turning in IT freelancers’ favour?
Hopefully a sign of things to come on off-payroll determinations has been spotted at the UK outpost of the world’s largest software company. 6 min
Contracting
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
Guide to Freelancing
The most professional way to start IT freelancing? It’s as a limited company
If tax-efficiency, limited liability and looking the part matter to you, then a limited company is your way to go. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
The easiest way to start IT freelancing? It’s as a sole trader
Starting your tech business from scratch is simplest, quickest and comes with key reliefs if you take the sole trader route. 5 min
IT Skills
What makes a good freelance digital designer?
Find out what it takes to become a successful contract digital designer; from technical skills and specialist experience, to soft skills and your attitude. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
Top 3 ways freelancing in IT can boost your technology career
Earnings, experiences and autonomy -- techies who go freelance get to maximise all three. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
Can freelancing in IT damage my technology career?
These four potential snags of freelancing as a technologist could trip up unwary IT employees, rushing to ‘go it alone.’ 5 min
Freelancer Finances
Late payments are still prevalent for UK freelancers. What can we do about it?
IPSE, the UK’s freelancer body, uses its first Free-Work column to say it’s time government got tough on late payers -- at Autumn Statement 2023 or before. 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
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. 4 min
IT Skills
How to become a freelance software engineer: 10 tips to succeed
Fancy freelancing as a software engineer contractor? Here’s 10 top tips to succeed. 7 min