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Freelancer NewsNew York State just did for self-employed freelancers what Britain must do too
The ground-breaking 'Freelance Isn't Free' bill has key protections that must be unlocked for the UK's self-employed as well.3 min
Freelancer NewsDrivers for Uber Switzerland lose self-employed status
Federal court's ruling deemed 'a situation that UK firms engaging sole traders should keep an eye on.'3 min
Guide to FreelancingHow to live and work in Cyprus as a UK freelancer (or even employee)
Thanks to two new visa schemes, changing-up your 9-to-5 or self-employed career never looked so sunny.4 min
IT SkillsIs mechanical engineering a good career?
What is a Mechanical Engineer?Mechanical Engineers design and create mechanical equipment and systems to help businesses reduce overall costs and improve productivity within the company.2 min
Freelancer NewsFuture 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
Guide to FreelancingHow 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 NewsEight 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 SkillsWhat 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 SkillsMetaverse 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 Advice10 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 NewsWhy 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 SkillsWhat 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 FinancesTime 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 SkillsWhat 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 newsNew 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 NewsFreelancers, 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 newsWeak 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