Contracting Consulting Freelancing Made Easy

With a large shift in the UK working habits, as many opt for a more flexible approach, what is key for female freelancers? A recent study by Crunch, which was launched to coincide with International Women’s Day, decided to find out what drives female freelancers and contractors. Most of the women in the survey have [...]

Over the course of working as a contractor or freelancer you are sure to come across a client who is looking for a temporary worker based only on price. For new freelancers this can be a godsend, as they are often charging the lowest rates but also have the lowest amount of experience on their [...]

One of the best things about being a contractor or freelancer is that you often get the opportunity to work from home. This not only saves time and money on a daily commute but gives you more freedom to work to your own schedule. This can mean that you can take on much more work, [...]

As a contractor you are one of the most sought after workers in your industry. Employers love working with contractors as they tend to be skilled in their profession, only get paid for the work that they do and can come in on a project by project basis. This does not mean that you won’t [...]

In a recent survey by www.jobsadwatch.co.uk, figures revealed that the need for IT contractors has risen by more than a quarter in only a year, with temporary IT workers now taking a lead over their permanent counterparts. While this is good news for IT contractors it does actually spell bad news for the organisations they [...]

As of October 2011, Agency Workers Regulations stated that temporary workers and contractors are entitled to equal employment rights as those in permanent contracts with the company after they have worked for the company for 12 weeks. This means they must come in line with permanent employees when it comes to pay and working conditions [...]

Working as a contractor can be great as it gives you all the freedom you could hope for to choose exactly what kind of work you want to do, when, and how long for. You can name your own price for your services and are in control of your work environment and experience. The downside [...]

A recent report form the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has shown that permanent job vacancies are declining. Since July 2009 job vacancies have fallen at the fastest rate so far. Many companies are putting recruitment on the back burner and are opting for flexible and temporary workers to help their businesses grow.  Only 25% [...]

As the new year kicks into full swing it can often be a time of change.  Perhaps it is time for a new job or a new contract?  If so then it is important that you get your CV up to scratch.  Take some time to look over your current CV and give it the [...]

As a contractor, freelancer or consultant you may have to work from home.  Most freelancers and consultants will usually work from home and often contractors may be required to do so at some point.  What to others may seem like the perfect work-life balance is actually an art form. Working from home can be no [...]