These articles help you understand how you can transition into Independent Consulting.
Introduction There is a profound difference between arriving at a destination and merely thinking about the journey. I see it often, and if I’m honest, I have suffered from it myself. It is that comfortable purgatory where we convince ourselves we are making progress simply by contemplating the logistics. We ask ourselves, “What does it…
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…
When I first stepped into the world of independence, I imagined one thing: freedom. No more long commutes. No more endless meetings that led nowhere. No more waiting for permission to make progress. For a while, that sense of control felt incredible, like walking into fresh air after being cooped up for years. But over…
Most people manage money based on how they feel. Consultants, on the other hand, manage it like data. That small difference is the foundation of true financial resilience, allowing them to stay calm when the economy shifts. I learned this the hard way. During the 2024 General Election, several public sector projects I was involved…
It hasn’t been easy, but let’s be real, things feel heavy right now. Prices keep rising, jobs are harder to find, and even those earning well are struggling to stay ahead. Many people I speak to, including consultants and professionals, are asking the same question: How do I actually make more money in today’s UK…
If your Sunday evenings feel like you’re trudging through wet concrete, you’re not alone. I spent years watching talented colleagues (myself included) trade autonomy and meaning for a payslip that barely covered the cost of burnout. But 2025 is handing us a rare, time‑boxed invitation to flip the script and build the consultancy careers we…
Starting your own consultancy is a game-changer. It allows you to shift from being a contractor to a high-value, strategic consultant. But how do you make that transition successfully within the UK? Unlike the US, where consultancy models are widely discussed, the UK market presents unique challenges and opportunities. Having guided many professionals through this…
Have you ever wondered what separates a replaceable professional from a person who is difficult to get rid of? The answer isn’t a HR policy. What if I told you the difference lies not in your skills or experience, but in your mindset? Sounds a bit mad, doesn’t it? But hear me out. Your mindset,…
Introduction In my previous article, I spoke about the differences between inside IR35 contracting and outside IR35 contracting. We established that outside IR35 contracting is the government’s way of describing an independent consultant. When I first took on this type of contract, I didn’t register how different it may be in terms of getting myself…
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