Understand the key differences between contractors and freelancers in the UK – from tax and pay to platforms, legal status, and ways of working.
Start-Up Guides
Making the move from permanent employment into the world of contracting is a big step... but one which very few veteran contractors regret taking.
- Read our 10 step guide to becoming a contractor, and 10 classic IT contractor mistakes to avoid.
- If you have any questions about getting started, please don't hesitate to contact us, and we'll be happy to help.
Finding contract work – complete guide for IT contractors in 2025
How to find IT contract work in 2025. Learn how to work with recruitment agencies, use job boards and LinkedIn effectively, secure direct client roles.
Limited vs. Umbrella Company – how to choose (inc. IR35 rules)
We explain the key differences, including tax, admin, ease of getting started and the IR35 rules to help you choose between limited and umbrella in 2025.
IT contractor rates in 2025 – factors, trends, maximise your earnings
The contract rate you can command is affected by a number of factors – both market-driven (the state of the economy, your location, and skills), and individual ones, including your individual powers of negotiation.
10-step guide to becoming an IT contractor in 2025
Once you’ve decided that IT contracting is the life for you, what happens next? Here are the 10 steps you’ll need to take to become an IT contractor in 2024.
18 classic IT contractor mistakes, and how to avoid them
Life as an IT contractor involves dealing with some tricky situations (and people). The key is to steer clear of making mistakes which are easily avoidable.