SPECIAL REPORT If you are starting your contracting journey in 2024 or deciding to take an off-payroll job especially one that the recruitment agency insists you work via an umbrella company, then there are some crucial things you need…

With the new year upon us, it is an opportune time to discover what you are really good at as a freelancer so you can drop the tasks or projects that could be holding you back. Here we outline a step-by-step plan to rediscover what you are…

Transferring your UK SIPP or workplace pension into an offshore pension if you retire abroad involves a process called transferring to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS). We outline the steps you should consider to…

UK freelancers surveyed by freelance jobs platform YunoJuno saw an average increase in day rates of around 10% in 2023, with the average freelancer earning £375 per day. Yet there are huge gaps in pay within the same industry, the survey…

If you want to transition your existing industry knowledge to earn more income as a freelancer then consider adding data analysis to your services. In this report, we highlight the data analysis skills and knowledge that are most in demand…

Nobody is giving freelancers bonuses or pay raises. It's up to them to call the shots on pay to stay in line with inflation and the higher cost of living that has plagued the British economy. That's easier said than done. We look at what…

Raising your profile to a larger audience through public speaking engagements is an excellent way to promote your expertise and services. We highlight some steps to take before you approach event organisers including a sample pitch email.…

Freelancers should prepare for more bad news to hit the economy later this year. The good news is, there are actions freelancers can take now to get ahead The latest employment and wage figures from the ONS could spark the Bank of…

Freelancers are going to have to work more or smarter or both to keep the lights on A Bank of England rate-setter, a Goldman Sachs strategist and an analyst from the Centre for Economics and Business Research walk into a bar. What do…

The UK Industries seeing the smallest increase in wages are an indicator that clients in these sectors could be slow to negotiate a rate rise with freelancers. Is it worth staying or moving on? Financial & Insurance Activities has…