Freelancer News
Future of Work Review has potential, if it doesn’t kick the can down the road
The self-employed will be watching the words of Matt Warman MP, but it’s action that’s really needed. 3 min
IT and tech news and guides
Freelancer News
Guide to Freelancing
How to stop my unprofessional client emailing at odd hours?
A contract is the silver bullet a Virtual Assistant is missing or, at the least, a proper set of Ts & Cs. 7 min
Freelancer News
Eight in ten accountants fluff when to register with HMRC for self-employment
Online poll shows that not even advisers to freelancers know when to tell the taxman that trading is underway. 4 min
IT Skills
What is the Metaverse?
According to the Oxford dictionary, the metaverse is a virtual-reality space in which users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users. 4 min
IT Skills
Metaverse developer: the new Eldorado ?
With Meta predicting the creation of 10,000 highly skilled jobs over the next five years, is metaverse developer the new IT job of the future? The transformation of Facebook into Meta has caused quite a stir in the IT world. More than a name change... 4 min
IT Career Advice
10 tech buzzwords you need to know in 2022
We have put together a list of 10 tech buzzwords to keep an eye out on through 2022. 4 min
Freelancer News
Why agile freelancers on top-tier rates are the future of work
The real-time changing of the guard within the labour market is a change that looks irreversible. 3 min
IT Skills
What are the main differences between a data scientist and a data analyst?
The jobs of data analyst and data scientist are often confused. However, their tasks, skills and remuneration are very different! Find out in this article what these data experts REALLY do. 3 min
Freelancer Finances
Time to ditch the jargon: self-assessment key terms explained
Here are all the basic facts and key terms that you should know about how Self Assessment works if you’re a freelancer or self-employed. 6 min
IT Skills
What are the 4 types of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
The market size of AI is gaining momentum, and Gartner predicts AI software will reach £50 billion in 2022 alone, an increase of 21.3% from 2021. 3 min
IT news
New initiative set to create over 1,000 cyber security jobs in Manchester and the UK
This summer, in partnership with Plexal, Lancaster University, and The University of Manchester, Barclays Eagle Labs will be launching the Digital Security Hub (DiSH), a new initiative to help promote digital and cyber security innovation and growth in Greater Manchester and the UK.The 11,000 square. 2 min
Freelancer News
Freelancers, the issues with umbrella companies are clear; the fixes less so
Brollies might not emerge from the many shortcomings workers are finding with them. Unless government steps in. 5 min
IT news
Weak AI: what is it?
Weak AI, also known as narrow AI, describes artificial intelligence algorithms that can perform a limited set of functions. This is currently the form of AI used in our daily lives. Find out what this technology is and what opportunities it offers. 4 min
Freelancer News
Creative industries workers pocketing 15% pay premiums
Like full-timers, freelancers with creative skills are (thankfully) commanding much more money than a year ago. 3 min
IT news
Hyperconvergence: definition, operation and benefits
Hyperconvergence is a must in IT. Hyperconverged systems are considered the future of virtualisation. Find out why! 4 min
Freelancer News
Solopreneurs, don’t get prosecuted for wrongly claiming Work From Home aid
Freelancers working from home must run an eligibility-check to avoid falling foul of new government rules. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
Will completing a HMRC tax return alert my employer that I'm freelancing?
Top tips to register as self-employed while keeping your side-hustle none of your employer's business. 3 min
