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Guide to FreelancingBenefits of taking time out as a freelancer
Freelancers miss out on taking time to relax and recuperate even though there are multiple benefits of doing so. This guide highlights the benefits of taking time out as a freelancer and how it can also benefit your work and business.3 min
Guide to FreelancingFreelancing while you’re at university
A guide for university students looking at going freelance as a side hustle. Freelancing can be great for students as it can be additional income and it comes with flexibility. Students can also benefit from the real-life work experience.5 min
Guide to FreelancingHow to attract clients as a freelancer
A guide for freelancers and the self-employed on how to attract clients. The main ways of securing work and clients as a freelancer is by having an online presence by creating a website, being present on social media and networking online.4 min
Guide to FreelancingHow to gain relevant experience before going freelance
The guide on getting relevant experience before taking the jump into going freelance gives four ways in which you can gain experience including, training and courses, doing work for free, creating a portfolio and networking.3 min
Guide to FreelancingA graduate’s guide to freelancing
A graduate's guide for any prospective freelancer. The guide for graduates focuses on deciding if freelancing is the right path, the pros and cons of freelancing, the business side of freelancing and getting the right skills and experience.8 min
Guide to FreelancingThe 5 Bad Habits of Bookkeeping You Need to Avoid
Cut out these bad bookkeeping habits and make your bookkeeping organised and up to date.2 min
Freelancer NewsFreelancers’ essentials for a tip-top copywriting portfolio
Four 'must-dos' to stand out from the copywriting competition as a freelancer.3 min
Freelancer NewsFreelancers' Questions: Can I get paid into a bank account in my home country?
'More straightforward if the client pays in the country they're in, and you're from.'2 min
Freelancer FinancesTax Rates and Allowances 2018/19 for freelancers
Here are the tax rates and allowances for the financial year April 6th 2018 - April 5th 2019.3 min
Freelancer NewsFreelancers’ Questions: What if an Upwork freelancer we paid didn’t do the work?
How an out-of-pocket overseas client can tackle an errant online freelancer.4 min
IT SkillsThe Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence has been around for a number of years, during World War 2 Artificial Intelligence was used in Colossus to help break the Enigma Code, which in turn helped England win the war.3 min
IT SkillsFinding developer jobs and developer careers
The growth in freelancer web developer jobs has been significant over the last five years. As the Digital economy grows so does the demand for Developer jobs and careers.2 min
Freelancer NewsFreelancers' Questions: Is doing the US client's work there or here less taxing?
Staying in the UK to supply a New York firtm is less exciting, but more viable.3 min
IT newsTop 10 Technology Predictions for 2016
Last year was a ground-breaking year for technological innovation with several advancements in medicine, the automotive industry and mobile/handheld technology.4 min
IT Career AdviceQuestions you should ask in an IT Graduate interview
It is important to remember that an interview is not just an opportunity for the company to find out about you and your skills and experience but also for you to find out about the role and the company too.With this in mind it is likely that you will be given the opportunity to ask a few questions e.2 min
IT Career AdvicePreparing your CV for IT Graduate Jobs
Recent graduates face a dilemma when writing their CV as qualifications almost always outweigh experience.Employers are looking for key skills that will be transferable to the role you are applying for as well as evidence of your enthusiasm, motivation and positive attitude.4 min
IT Career AdvicePreparation for an IT Graduate Interview
You may have already had jobs before or during your time at university so might think you are interview prepared.However, preparing for an IT Graduate interview is completely different.3 min