IT Career Advice
Top 10 IT Skills and Tech Skills for 2021
Every year the tech world changes and grows, leading to a demand in new IT skills and jobs. 5 min
IT and tech news and guides
IT Career Advice
Freelancer News
The business case for freelancers: how UK plc can leverage contract talent
Revealed: the benefits freelancers bring; practical steps to hire them, and how to get the most from such temporary talent. 5 min
Freelancer News
Could self-employed freelancers sway General Election 2024?
If today’s trends continue, the main parties will need to chase the strivers’ vote -- people who have freedom over their work. 5 min
IT news
Cyber security careers are still on the rise in 2023
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving digital era, cyber security has emerged as one of the most critical fields for safeguarding sensitive information, personal data, and national security. 4 min
Freelancer News
Freelancers, you can’t serve two different employers at the same time
A reversal in a taxi driver’s status signals the courts aren’t reinventing the wheel to accommodate joint working. 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
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. 3 min
IT Career Advice
10 tips on writing a standout CV as a recent IT and tech graduate
As a recent IT and tech graduate, writing a compelling CV is crucial so you can showcase your skills, education, and potential to prospective employers. 4 min
Contracting
Searching for Outside IR35 job contracts in 2023
The IR35 reform in the private sector was implemented in April 2021, one year later than planned because to the COVID-19 epidemic. 2 min
Freelancer News
Work returnee aged 50+? Forget golf entirely, swing for freelancing instead
Will you be part of the cost-of-living crisis’s silver lining by adding to the ranks of the formerly retired, refiring their careers as self-employed? 5 min
IT Career Advice
5 ways the tech industry has made a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community
As we come to the end of Pride Month, we reflect on just how far the LGBTQ+ community has come and how much work has been done to help people within the community feel empowered. 3 min
Freelancer News
VAT as a sole trader: when the self-employed require Value Added Tax
Stumped by VAT? Accountants can be too, so grasp the following basics but ask on the complexities. 3 min
Freelancer News
How HMRC is wrongly continuing to profit from the self-employed
Far from giving a leg-up to our economy’s kick-starters, the government is watching freelancers take a financial bruising. 3 min
Freelancer News
Creative recruiter exposes identity pay gap for freelancers in the North
Rate disparities owing to sexuality, ethnicity, and gender show up as significant in a poll of 450 creatives. 2 min
Freelancer News
Hitting low-earners with tax penalties shows just how outdated HMRC is
The world of work is increasingly going freelance, but our tax system remains rooted around employer and employee. It’s time for change. 4 min
IT Training
IT Training Courses
A career in IT is one of the tech industry’s most varied and rewarding roles to be in. 3 min
IT Training
IT Security and Cyber Security Training Courses
A career in cyber security is extremely rewarding and is the one of the most in demand roles in the tech industry.From preventing cyber breaches that lead to data being compromised to exploiting security weaknesses as an ethical hacker, it’s an exciting role in a thriving industry. 2 min
IT Training
Project Management Training Courses
To become a Project Manager, it is recommended you gain a relevant degree, although it’s not essential, it will help you launch your career. 3 min
