IT Skills
What is the difference between a Business Analyst and a Data Analyst?
A breakdown of two key tech jobs: the big picture, make-it-happen role, versus finding opportunities as an insight-creator. 4 min
IT and tech news and guides
IT Skills
IT Career Advice
Why Project Managers should consider becoming Programme Managers
Project management is a dynamic role that focuses on delivering specific objectives within defined timelines. 4 min
IT news
Star Wars - What IT Jobs were on the Death Star?
The Death Star was an impressive, moon-sized battle station constructed by the Galactic Empire and touted by its command staff as the ultimate power in the universe. 4 min
Contracting
What is a Personal Service Company (PSC)?
An explainer on the most popular vehicle for IT freelancing which, paradoxically, isn’t even defined in law. 5 min
IT Skills
How much can freelance Business Analysts earn per hour, per day?
Variations exist but freelance Business Analysts are currently benchmarked at a tidy £500 a day. 4 min
IR35
A guide to IR35: understanding the off-payroll working rules
Are you eyeing contracting in the UK tech sector via your own limited company? Meet your new priority – IR35. 7 min
Contracting
Writing a CV for IT Contractors
As an IT contractor seeking new opportunities, having a competitive CV that really sells your skills and successes is vital. 2 min
IT Career Advice
5 words stealing space on your CV (and 5 better choices)
Our partners at Top CV are offering a FREE CV review, to ensure you have the best possible chances of securing your next job role. 5 min
IT Career Advice
How to future-proof your career in technology
In today's fast-paced and rapidly changing job market, future-proofing your career has become more critical than ever. 4 min
Contracting
IT contractors must beware five big threats to freelance tech success
Swapping full-timing for freelancing can be lucrative as a techie, but be wary -- because with reward, comes risk. 5 min
IR35
Does Microsoft’s IR35 rethink show the tide is turning in IT freelancers’ favour?
Hopefully a sign of things to come on off-payroll determinations has been spotted at the UK outpost of the world’s largest software company. 6 min
Contracting
When your sole trader IT business deserves to be a tech limited company
Know when to press fire: Top three triggers for jumping from the sole trader structure to ‘LTD.’ 4 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
IT Skills
What makes a good freelance digital designer?
Find out what it takes to become a successful contract digital designer; from technical skills and specialist experience, to soft skills and your attitude. 4 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