- A good LinkedIn profile can boost contract chances
In recent weeks we’ve heard how contractors and sole traders should enhance their online presence if they wish to maximise their employment opportunities. But according to one expert, there really ... Read more
- Nottingham energy scheme will see job creation
Contractors with experience in the energy sector could see more opportunities come their way thanks to an investment project in the Midlands. The Nottingham Energy Tariff has been set up by the... Read more
- SDI branching out so it can attract more investment to Scotland
Limited company contractors could be amongst those which benefit from the development agency Scottish Development International’s (SDI) announcement that it is looking to expand to seven new overse... Read more
- Portfolio and social media are two things ever freelancer needs
It’s a pretty obvious statement to say that the main thing people new to contracting need to acquire is clients. But according to one experienced freelancer, there are a couple of important things... Read more
- Sometimes it's good to turn down work
People who are new to contracting or freelancing are usually reluctant to knock back any opportunities. But according to one expert, sometimes turning down the odd offer here and there is the best... Read more
- Limited company costs to fall
Setting up a limited company is about to get cheaper. Following an internal review by the public registrar, fees will fall in October. The review also recommended that the fees charged to limited... Read more
- Foreign investment drives employment growth
More than 112,000 jobs and contracting opportunities were created in the UK during 2011/12 thanks to strong investment from overseas. The business secretary Vince Cable announced that the figure... Read more
- Jaguar to create 1,100 opportunities at West Midlands plant
Car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to create 1,100 new employment opportunities at its plant in Castle Bromwich near Birmingham. The workers will be recruited to construct the new Jagu... Read more
- Changing of the guard happening in IT
A "changing of the guard" is happening right across the technology industry, one recruitment specialist has claimed. Freelancer.com has said that the skills needed by IT contractors have changed... Read more
- Civil service freelancers to be forced into IR35 conformity
Freelancers working for the civil service will be forced to conform to IR35 rules if they have been in their position for more than six months and earn more than £220 a day, it has been revealed.... Read more
- IT opportunities driven by trio of tech areas
Opportunities for freelance IT contractors are being driven by three key areas of technological advancement. According to Elance's online employment report for the first quarter of this year, deman... Read more
- Government reveals renewable energy plans
The government has revealed a major new investment scheme for renewable energy. Ed Davey, secretary of state for Energy and Climate Change this week stressed the importance of sustainable energy... Read more
- Online resource aims to draw more people to freelancing
The days of clocking in and out of work at set times could become a thing of the past for many people if a new online venture takes off. PeoplePerHour, an online marketplace for people looking at... Read more
- Insurance is not a subject contractors should overlook
There are many things to consider when becoming a contractor or freelancer. Finding clients will be top of the list with accounting services not far behind, but one area that many newbies to flexib... Read more
- BYOD growth could leave firms with a security headache
The growing trend of BYOD (bring your own device) gives companies a degree of flexibility and helps to lower costs but can provide a firm with a number of headaches. This is according to Michael... Read more
- Mobile device and social networking provide a wealth of opportunities to contractors
When becoming a contractor or freelancer it is easy to think that gaining your first commissions may be an arduous and time consuming process, but that's not necessarily the case. A new study... Read more
- No to Retro Tax calls for meeting with minister over Section 58
The lobby group No to Retro Tax has written to David Gauke, exchequer secretary to the treasury, in the hope that it can arrange a face-to-face meeting and discuss its concerns over the retrospecti... Read more
- REC calls for consistency in recruitment industry
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has contacted HM Revenue & Customs regarding a number of concerns it has over tax in the recruitment industry. The trade association has called fo... Read more
- Contracting market bucks national trend
The contracting and freelancing market has bucked the trend during the recession and grown by 12 per cent since 2008, according to a new report. The Exploring the UK Freelance Workforce 2011 report... Read more
- IT investment drives consulting growth
In the modern business world, companies need to save money while at the same time keeping abreast with advancements in technology and, according to a new report, this is driving the need for more I... Read more
