Being a Contractor

Practical LinkedIn tips for IT contractors. How to optimise your profile and attract recruiters in today’s contract job market. Updated for 2025.

In the cut and thrust of modern-day contracting, flexibility is king; and the ability to be able to travel with work, and work effectively remotely has never been more important. We consider how you can achieve the ultimate goal of a virtual business; something that can be managed from anywhere in the world with just […]

In this guide, we will discuss personal guarantees by limited company directors; why they’re requested, how they increase your risk, and why you need to be aware of them. 

Developing and supplying software as a business requires careful attention to legal considerations to protect the interests of both your business and your customers.

How to write an effective IT contractor CV in 2025. Our guide explains recruiter expectations, common mistakes, and includes a CV template you can adapt.

In some cases, individuals may choose to liquidate their company through MVL to close it down, only to discover a great new opportunity shortly afterward. The question then arises: How can one safely start a new company without triggering a challenge under TAAR?

Whether you’re working directly for the client or via a recruitment agent, late payments are an unacceptable and all too common problem for contractors.

Given that the attention span of recruiters and clients is notoriously short, we asked an expert for ten concise tips on how to craft the perfect contracting CV.

Income protection comes into its own when illness or injury strikes. If you’re unable to work, this tax-efficient cover steps in with a financial buffer.