Guide to Freelancing
What are five pros and cons of an umbrella company?
Brollies’ big benefits and disadvantages -- listed for Free-Work, by an expert who assesses their compliance. 5 min
IT and tech news and guides
Guide to Freelancing
Guide to Freelancing
What is an umbrella company?
Quick explainer on what umbrella companies are; where they’re beneficial and when to beware. 5 min
Contracting
10 common interview questions for IT contractor jobs
They may be standard, but these ten FAQs which tech freelancers’ interrogators like to fire don’t ever stop being banana skins. 9 min
IT Career Advice
Tech Salaries and Benefits, and How to Negotiate Your Worth
The tech industry is known for its innovation and competitive compensation packages. 4 min
Freelancer Finances
How to file with HMRC a self-assessment tax return in 2024
Top 10 tips for IT freelancers facing the penalty-enforced January 31st tax deadline. 5 min
Contracting
How to Build a Strong IT Contracting Portfolio
If you are an IT contractor, a robust portfolio will serve as your digital storefront, offering potential clients a glimpse into your skills and accomplishments. 4 min
IT news
Wish you were (software engineering) here? Top countries in 2024 for freelance software engineers
Revealed: where in the world is looking most inviting to the UK’s software engineering contractors. 5 min
IT Skills
The Top 10 Data Skills to Learn in 2024
Data skills have become vital for professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve. 4 min
Contractor Finances
Contractor expenses guide: what can you claim?
Handy rundown of HMRC-approved expenses if you’re tech freelancing as a sole trader or limited company. 6 min
Contracting
How are contractors paid in the UK?
Guide to getting paid for your freelance tech services, either as a limited company or another independent techie. 6 min
IT Skills
Top 10 freelance developer job stats, facts and trends for 2024
Get ready for these realities in your freelance development gig -- if they're not shaking up your contract coding career already. 6 min
IT Career Advice
SC Clearance, what is it and how can it help my IT career?
SC Clearance (Security Check Clearance) is a security classification in the United Kingdom that certifies an individual's eligibility to access certain types of information or work on specific projects. 4 min
IT news
Top freelance tech jobs for 2024
The top tech roles for 2024 are here, assuming you’re freelance, or ready to upskill to make more money on a contract basis. 6 min
Contracting
A Contractor’s Guide to Private Medical Insurance
All contractors know the benefits of contracting. 3 min
Contractor Finances
VAT reclaims, the ins and outs: When IT freelancers can claim back VAT on tech purchases
Laptops, computer equipment and software subscriptions are all ripe for reclaiming the VAT on (potentially with a little help from your accountant). 6 min
Contracting
Can I get an IT contract job in 2024 with no experience?
Landing a freelance tech role next year if your CV lists nothing under ‘work-history’ can be done, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. 6 min
Guide to Freelancing
An IT freelancer’s guide to working through an umbrella company
Everything you need to know about umbrella company contracting as a techie, but were afraid to ask. 6 min
