Leaving a steady job to become an IT contractor or IT consultant can be hard, but there are steps you can take to make the transition easier.

Going freelance has not only given copywriter Melissa Holloway priceless time with her a family, but also opened doors to a variety of work that she always craved.

Leaving a comfortable full-time job to go it alone was the "hardest thing" for Jonathan Cottrell, but four years down the line he has no regrets and is excited for what the future holds.

From being made redundant in 2002 to playing a part in the launch of “Boris Bikes”, Nick Lewis gives his insight into becoming a self-employed Web Consultant.

Product Design Consultant and Crunch client John Boyle tells of his self-employed journey so far.

From parting ways with Google to being the maker of his own destiny, Jonas V. Schürmann shares his experience of going it alone in the video games industry.

Ditching office politics, spending more time surfing and improved mental health have contributed to Software Development Consultant Tadas Tamosauskas' route to self-employment.

As a sole trader, you’re not directly employed and you don't receive a salary or wage in the traditional sense. So, how do you pay yourself?

With more people than ever becoming self-employed, we look at freelancers: who are they, what do they do, and what skills should they have?

There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, particularly when it comes to tax issues. Here's what you need to know!

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