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Niche IT freelancer roles in demand in the UK

Niche IT freelancing roles in demand in the UK

Are you considering freelancing in the tech industry? Here’s a look at some of the high-demand niche roles, steps to setting up your freelance business, essential skills, CV/portfolio tips, and salary insights.

4 November 2024

3 min

10 questions to ask yourself before starting your IT freelance business

These 10 key questions will help you navigate the essentials of starting your freelance IT or tech career and set you up for success.

3 October 2024

4 min

How IT contractors can set competitive pay rates

There’s no single magic bullet for pricing your technology services, but that doesn’t make it any less of an art or science -- SThree.

3 September 2024

4 min

Top 10 skills needed to succeed as a freelance web developer

What languages, frameworks and skills web development hirers expect their contractors to deliver on 2024-25 projects.

9 July 2024

4 min

What makes a bad and unsuccessful IT contractor?

What makes a bad, unsuccessful IT contractor?

In-contract or on the bench, here’s seven ‘what NOT to dos’ which are as vital as what you SHOULD be doing as an IT freelancer.

5 July 2024

5 min

How to close your UK limited company as an IT contractor

How to close your limited company

The four no-nonsense options when your freelance IT business has reached the end of its life.

14 June 2024

4 min

What is the role of a limited company director?

A freelance techie’s need-to-know on director duties, by law and in practice.

11 June 2024

4 min

Navigating the legal landscape of freelance job adverts in the UK tech sector

Revealed: What employers (and candidates) need to know so IT talent postings don't fall foul of the law.

17 May 2024

5 min

Three marketing must-dos as an IT contractor in 2024-25

A trio of branding hacks for freelancers in the tech space, exclusively for Free-Work by CV and work-winning expert Matt Craven.

10 May 2024

5 min

Guide to Freelancing

Leveraging creativity to build your freelance brand

As a freelancer, your personal brand is your most valuable asset. By developing a unique creative approach to your work, you can transform your technical skills into competitive advantage and create a visual identity that brings your brand personality to life.

24 April 2024

3 min

Do contractors get paid for sick leave?

Explained: when poorly IT contractors can and can’t claim sick pay.

19 April 2024

5 min

Do contractors get holiday pay?

SAW Consulting speaks to Free-Work about that age-old, nagging question of holiday pay and your eligibility as a tech contractor.

16 April 2024

5 min

What’s the difference between a limited company director and a shareholder?

In the IT contractor space, the director-shareholder is usually one and the same. Is your freelance tech company the exception to the rule?

9 April 2024

5 min

Do I need a company secretary?

Chartered accountant Matt Fryer reveals to Free-Work whether the arguably second most important person in your biz is actually required.

5 April 2024

5 min

What are the benefits and pitfalls of IT contracting?

Four quick snags of freelance tech jobs -- versus four of the ‘many pros’ to being an independent technology worker.

1 March 2024

6 min

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.

2 February 2024

5 min