Freelancer Finances
Tax rates and allowances 2023/24 for freelancers
As a new tax year begun on 6th April, freelancers need to be aware of the updated tax rates and allowances for 2023/24. 3 min
IT and tech news and guides
Freelancer Finances
Freelancer News
Freelancers, here’s a common VAT mistake. Are you making it too?
Set aside 20% of your next invoice, or a sixth of its total, to avoid the common VAT trap most self-employed fall into. 3 min
IT Career Advice
How can mental health be managed in the workplace?
From 15th to 21st May is Mental Health Awareness Week 2023. 4 min
IT Skills
What are Software Testing Jobs?
Software testing jobs involve verifying and validating software applications to ensure that they meet the specified requirements, are functional, and perform as expected. 4 min
IT Skills
10 ways artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting business operations.
According to the IBM Global AI Adoption Index 2022, 35% of companies are reportedly using artificial intelligence (AI) in their business, and an additional 42% reported they are exploring AI. 4 min
Freelancer News
Freelancers alerted to their day-to-day work not matching the contract
Actual arrangements versus contractual arrangements are increasingly being questioned and challenged, says Professional Passport. 3 min
Freelancer News
Self-employed jobs market for freelance creatives ‘not all doom and gloom’
Despite some approaching it with ‘slight trepidation,’ creative freelancing in the UK is paying out more -- even amid the ‘Great Recalibration.’ 3 min
Freelancer News
Self-employment as a freelancer? It’s on the rise again
If ONS stats are right, and their steely determination is anything to go by, freelancers look like they are on the rebound. 3 min
IT Skills
The role of a DevOps Engineer
DevOps is the collaboration, communication, and integration among IT operations and software developers. 3 min
Contracting
Contractor Expenses using an Umbrella Company
By claiming all appropriate allowances and expenses you can minimise your tax bill; however, this is not a way of avoiding tax.All receipts should be kept for the expenses that you claim. 2 min
IT Career Advice
SQL Interview Questions
Interviews for IT jobs including SQL jobs often include challenges far beyond the usual questions regarding career aspirations. 2 min
IT Career Advice
VMware Interview Questions
Interviewing for technical positions is likely to involve a full range of questions, from personal to qualifications to specific knowledge.When applying for VMware jobs, being prepared to answer specific VMware interview questions is important. 1 min
IT news
National Apprenticeship Week to help promote and celebrate UK apprenticeship
This week is National Apprenticeship Week, an initiative that celebrates and promotes apprenticeship and the positive impact they can have on businesses.Between 14th and 18th March, organisations and tech enthusiasts will be setting up events and fundraisers all across the UK to celebrate National A. 1 min
IT Career Advice
Specialist Financial IT jobs in the City
London is home to the headquarters of more than 100 of Europe’s 500 largest companies and a quarter of the world’s largest financial companies.With this in mind, it is no wonder why specialised financial IT jobs in London are such an attractive proposition.Financial IT Jobs and the CityDue to the co. 4 min
IT Career Advice
Becoming Trained in CCNA
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is a certification from Cisco that was designed to set the standard for those wanting a first level Cisco career.Nowadays it is regarded as an essential certification for those wishing to pursue jobs in CCNA that work with Cisco systems.The aim of the CCNA ce. 2 min
IT Career Advice
IT Jobs in the Netherlands
The Netherlands, often referred to as Holland, is located in the North-West of Europe sharing boarders with the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south and Germany to the east. 3 min