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
Guide to Freelancing
Guide to Freelancing
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
Guide to Freelancing
Top 10 tips for new IT contractors
A veteran computer consultant reveals tried and tested must-dos, for newcomers wanting to succeed at IT contracting. 7 min
Guide to Freelancing
Would an IT freelancer who wants to work overseas have more options as a UK employee?
Overview for Brit freelancers wondering if being on an organisation’s payroll in 2024 would make getting a job abroad easier. 7 min
Guide to Freelancing
As a UK IT freelancer, what are my options if I want to work overseas?
Explainer on the rules and regulations tied to landing freelance work abroad in the post-Brexit era. 7 min
Guide to Freelancing
The most professional way to start IT freelancing? It’s as a limited company
If tax-efficiency, limited liability and looking the part matter to you, then a limited company is your way to go. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
The easiest way to start IT freelancing? It’s as a sole trader
Starting your tech business from scratch is simplest, quickest and comes with key reliefs if you take the sole trader route. 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
Top 3 ways freelancing in IT can boost your technology career
Earnings, experiences and autonomy -- techies who go freelance get to maximise all three. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
Can freelancing in IT damage my technology career?
These four potential snags of freelancing as a technologist could trip up unwary IT employees, rushing to ‘go it alone.’ 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
Are freelancers entitled to employment rights?
You’re likely one of the millions who’ve chosen to ‘go it alone.’ But that doesn’t mean you’re totally without protections when you work. Find out your key rights and protections here. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
What IT freelancers should look for in an accountancy firm
Top 3 things computer contractors should look for in their accountant, by someone who knows (-- a veteran accountant to technology freelancers). 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
A comprehensive guide to starting a freelance tech business from scratch
Everything you need to know to start your freelance tech business; from business plans and networking to marketing and funding. 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
What tech freelancers using recruitment agencies must beware
Six revelations by an IT staffing boss on what his less-than-reputable industry colleagues get up to. 6 min
Guide to Freelancing
Freelancer horror stories - and how to avoid the same terrifying fate
Don’t be like Graham, Rosie or Raj if you want to survive or thrive in the world of freelance contracting. 8 min
Guide to Freelancing
Freelance Invoice Template
Free invoice template. Again to save you time and make sure that if you have a Limited Company that you comply with the rules regarding having your address and company number on all invoices. 2 min
Guide to Freelancing
Top 5 skills you need to become a freelancer
You will need to have a number of skills to succeed in freelancing, in our article we feature the top 5 skills you need to become a freelancer. 4 min