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Freelancing

Want to know more about freelancing? We hope this series of articles will help.

  • It is not entirely clear when the terms ‘business analysis’ and ‘business analyst’ first entered general use, writes Paul Turner, Director of Assist Knowledge Development.
  • The CBI recently published ‘The shape of business - the next 10 years’ following a series of workshops across the UK when 500 CBI members, including PCG, got together to share plans and ideas about the future of UK businesses.
  • The Temporary Agency Workers Directive is an EU measure that has been on PCG’s radar for many years. It has now been agreed in Europe and is with the UK government for implementation: depending on how this is done, it could either have almost no bearing on freelancers at all, or it could cause some trouble.
  • After nearly 15 years of working as an independent IT consultant, I'm giving up and going back to permanent employment.
  • It's nearly that time of year when we think up resolutions to improve the way we live our lives. If you have a lot on your plate then these top tips from Computeach might be just what you need.
  • Short term workers have always been an integral part of IT departments and the IT world has relied on temps, contractors and consultants for years to ensure that it runs smoothly.
  • The freelance market has grown considerably in recent years. Here are ten top tips on writing an effective freelance CV and how to maximise your chances during an interview.
  • The IT and comms sector group of the recruitment and employment confederation has launched new industry-wide codes of practice in conjunction with the professional contractors group (PCG).
  • Choosing an accountant is an important decision for any freelance consultant or contractor.
  • In the fast-moving world of IT the importance of learning new skills is all too clear, as any contractor who has been 'on the bench' will confirm.