2013 to bring ‘explosive’ online opportunities
The New Year will be filled with opportunities to earn a living in an online environment, according to freelance recruitment experts.
IT contractors reap reward of higher pay this year
It's been a good year for IT contractors, freelancers, and umbrella service workers, as the information technology sector has seen major pay gains in 2012.
IT contractors have something to celebrate this season
It's a happy season indeed for IT contractors and other umbrella company workers in the information technology field, according to a new report from Adzuna.
Self-discipline leads to success as a contract worker
Whether you're an umbrella company worker, a contractor, a freelancer, or a permanent worker, having self-discipline is necessary for success at work.
Welsh programme creates more than 1,000 new jobs
10,000 new jobs,many of which have been made available to to permanent worker and umbrella company contractor alike, have been created by a government initiative.
Expert says hiring temporary staff a benefit to business
When it comes to hiring it's better to choose a temporary staff member in lieu of a permanent one, according to one economic and employment expert.
Older Brits joining the ranks of the self-employed
Older British workers are leaving the permanent workforce and taking up the mantle of the self-employed in greater numbers, according to recent research.
Online contract job availability goes up in 2012
2012 has seen a significant increase to the number of jobs available over the internet to freelancers and umbrella company workers, new figures show.
Full time employees may transition to contract work
New data from the Office of National Statistics has revealed that many full time employees may go in search of contract work to combat chronic underemployment.
Government may invest in new tech to drive recovery
Freelance workers and umbrella company contractors are set to benefit from the government's new plans to drive economic recovery by investing in new technology.
Bank of Scotland says contractor market burgeoning
The contractor and freelancer market north of the border is burgeoning, according to a recent temporary working report published by the Bank of Scotland.
Should you set up your own limited company?
Setting up a limited company can help many freelancers in the UK pay less in taxes, according to financial experts UC Finance.
