IT Skills
Introduction to becoming a freelance web designer
Why you need to relish the challenge of learning new technologies and skills to keep up to date. 5 min
IT and tech news and guides
IT Skills
Freelancer Services
Life Insurance for freelancers
We have teamed up with Freelancer Financials to provide life insurance. This can be a hugely important purchase as unlike most permanent employees you have no employer to pay out should the worst ever happen. 3 min
Freelancer Services
Income Protection Insurance for freelancers
Whilst permanent employees have invariably have the benefit of at least 3 months pay in the event of accident or sickness, as a freelancer you are exposed to financial loss the first day that you are unable to provide any work. There are ways that you can protect yourself from hardship, including getting income protection insurance for freelancers, 4 min
Freelancer Services
Critical Illness Insurance cover for Freelancers
Freelancers need critical illness cover because it is designed to protect them should the worst happen and they are diagnosed with a critical illness. 4 min
Freelancer Services
Relevant Life Insurance for Freelancers
In this guide, we look at relevant life insurance for freelancers and how it could be crucial for a sense of security, should things go wrong. 3 min
Freelancer Finances
Sole trader mortgage guide: how freelancers can get a home loan
What the self-employed need to know -- and do -- to navigate the complex mortgage maze with ease. 6 min
Freelancer Finances
Submitting invoices as a self-employed freelancer
The definitive guide to preparing and sending invoices as a freelance sole trader. 6 min
IT Career Advice
8 tips to help you get an IT job with no experience
The IT and tech industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, not only does it offer job variation, but it offers job stability, high salaries, career progression, and remote and flexible working opportunities. 4 min
Freelancer News
As an employer, is hiring a freelancer the same as hiring a contractor?
Taking on a self-employed sole trader sounds the same as taking on a contractor. But beware the differences. 5 min
IR35
Outside 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
IT Skills
Top 5 cloud computing jobs of 2022
Over the past few years, the shift to cloud computing has accelerated within businesses. 4 min
IT news
6 step digital strategy to make the UK a global leader in digital growth
From Monday 13th June to Friday 13th June 2022, London Tech Week took place, and it was a chance for the tech community to come together and share knowledge, insights, and opportunities. 4 min
IT Skills
What is a Front-End Developer?
A Front-End Developer is someone who is responsible for designing, creating, and implementing the visual elements of web applications. 3 min
Freelancer Finances
Freelancers, are you aware of how to claim pre-trading expenses?
Freelancers, learn how pre-trading expenses can help you when starting a freelance business and how to claim these expenses. 4 min
IR35
Inside IR35: a freelancer’s guide to being caught by HMRC off-payroll rules
What it means if IR35 applies to your freelance assignments, and how to keep it from happening. 4 min
Freelancer News
What freelancers need to know about Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss
The two rivals for No 10 have avoided setting out their stall on self-employment. But very soon, one of them won’t be able to duck freelance policies any longer. 4 min
Freelancer News
Best core skills for freelancing -- according to five award-winning creatives
Winners of YunoJuno accolades reveal what it takes to survive and thrive as a creative freelancer in 2022. 5 min