This are articles focused on helping you transition into contracting, and learn about IR35.
Let me start with a simple question: When the government releases a new Budget, do you feel more informed… or more exposed? If you’re anything like the UK professionals I speak to, the answer is probably both. Because on one hand, you want clarity, you want to understand what’s changing, what’s rising, and what you’re…
There comes a moment in every professional’s journey when you realise the label you’ve been carrying no longer fits. For years, I called myself a contractor. It felt respectable and secure. I was earning well, delivering projects, and ticking boxes. But beneath the surface, I was stuck in a quiet loop, chasing contracts instead of…
“It’s not just about surviving market change, it’s about positioning yourself to lead through it.” If you’ve been in the contracting world for a while, you’ll know the landscape is never static. Rules shift, budgets change, and technology continues to rewrite the game. The latest twin forces shaping our world? IR35 and AI. For many,…
Is this a budget built for working people or a fiscal formula trying to tick boxes? That’s the question I’ve been asking myself ever since Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Budget 2025. As someone who operates in the trenches of public sector transformation and supports others in their move into independent consulting, I couldn’t…
Have you ever sat at your desk, staring at your screen, wondering what life could look like if you took control of your career? If you stepped away from the comfort of your 9-to-5 and into the world of contracting or self-employment? If you’ve found yourself thinking, “What if?”, you’re not alone. I was there…
Introduction In this article, we’ll delve into the world of outside IR35 contracting, and whether it is secretly independent management consulting. In the ever-evolving world of consulting, the IR35 legislation has created a clear divide. Understanding where you stand can define what you want to do with your portfolio career. Let’s uncover the truth about…
Introduction In this article I explore the key differences between Outside and Inside IR35, helping you determine what’s best for your contracting career. Navigating the contracting landscape can be daunting, especially with the complexities of IR35 regulations. If you’re new to contracting, it’s difficult to understand whether to opt into an Inside IR35 contract or…
Introduction This article talks about how contracting can be financially rewarding, but it comes with a unique set of rules—especially when it comes to how your pay is taxed. Whether you’re working Inside IR35 or Outside IR35, both directly impacts your take-home pay, taxes, and financial planning. In this article, I’ll break down the key…
Introduction In this newsletter, I am talking directly to contractors or people aspiring to be contracts. It will have a big effect on how we conduct ourselves in this given economy in the next coming years As the leaves fall and the year winds down, we find ourselves facing the UK’s 2024 Autumn Budget –…
Introduction In this session, I will discuss how you can find opportunities to extend your current contract or work for another team. I have been able to do this four times within 2 years, and so I’m realising there is a pattern at play here. This becomes important because it gives you a chance at…
Introduction Unfortunately, you can’t be telling everyone what you do and how much you make; you’re going to be misunderstood. In this newsletter article, I will be discussing the experience of friends treating you differently. This is important because if you are new to this world, it will allow you to get to grips with…
Introduction Contracting is a great opportunity to help you develop your portfolio career. This is due to the better flexibility, great income and lifestyle it can provide. However, it is not all sunshine and rainbows. There is more that you need to get to grasp with. This is important because I fear that contracting is…
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