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IT Skills
The Role of a Software Developer
What is a software developer ? The role of a software developer engages in identifying, designing, installing and testing a software system they have built for a company from the ground up 4 min
Freelancer News
Amazon drivers’ case ‘is no Uber, but may be a catalyst for self-employed’
While its significance is still in doubt, an incoming FTT case against Amazon is billed to be interesting, expensive, and messy. 3 min
Freelancer News
Why your portfolio could lose or land the next freelance gig you go for
A dated CV or portfolio is the big mistake self-employed creatives too often made in 2023’s first quarter. 3 min
IT news
The cloud gaming industry is projected to grow by over 300% over the next two years.
According to a report from HG insights, over the next two years, the cloud gaming industry is projected to grow by over 300%. 4 min
IT Career Advice
Career pathways for data professionals
Businesses are using data to improve decision-making and boost performance. 5 min
Freelancer News
Predictable hours legislation: a good deal for gig economy workers, at last
Freelancers are potentially among the ‘workers’ set to benefit from legislative certainty on when they’ll work, and what hours. 4 min
Freelancer News
Brexit impact on freelancers and UK creative firms, ‘an absolute nightmare’
The lack of provisions in the 2020 deal is as if the government has said, ‘Hey Creatives…Nope.’ 4 min
Freelancer Finances
Happy new tax year - or is it? Here are the changes you should be aware of
What key tax changes are planned from 6 April 2023 and how could they impact you if you’re a self-employed freelancer, explained by GoSimpleTax. 4 min
Freelancer Finances
Filing a paper tax return for your Self Assessment? Be aware of this BIG change
GoSimpleTax inform us of the BIG change that the self-employed need to know when filing for self-assessment. 2 min
Freelancer News
Freelancers with accounting periods unaligned to tax years must act
Will you be required to apportion your accounting profits in the tax year in which they arise? 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
How to make your freelance portfolio stand out
Being creative isn't the only way to make your portfolio stand out as a freelancer, so consider how else you can set yourself apart from the competition. 5 min
Freelancer Finances
Where do self-employed stand with delays to purchase orders?
'POs themselves aren’t a bad thing. It’s the poor practice in how they’re administered that causes all the trouble.' 4 min
Freelancer News
Status experts grumble at Just Eat making couriers self-employed
Hungry to work off its losses, the takeaway-delivery firm’s reclassification is billed as a risk it probably feels is worth taking. 3 min
Freelancer News
Spring Budget focussed on the labour market, yet ignored the self-employed
A ‘back to work’ Budget that overlooks the key route of people starting their own freelance ventures should go back to the drawing board. 3 min
Freelancer Finances
What are a US citizen’s tax duties if UK freelancing on a partner’s visa?
Getting an adviser onboard is the ultimate answer for a freelancer from across the pond with registration questions. 3 min
Freelancer News
Spring Budget 2023: Chancellor offers self-employed next to nothing
Everything ranging from ‘a complete absence’ to ‘not a huge amount’ is unveiled to freelancers by Jeremy Hunt. 6 min