25 Essential Websites for Contractors and Freelancers in 2019
As I’m sure you’ll know, many members of the inniAccounts team are experienced contractors and freelancers. So this week we’ve put our heads together, put our bookmarks on the table and come up with our list of the top twenty-five contracting sites and resources that make our lives a little bit easier.
Contractor Portals
Contractor Calculator
http://www.contractorcalculator.co.uk/
A comprehensive guide to contracting with a large selection of features written by industry experts. Wide range of online calculators available.
Contract Eye
http://www.contracteye.co.uk/
IT contractor news, guides and advice, such as how to start up in the contracting world and deal with tax, accountants, agents, umbrella companies and IR35.
Contractor UK
http://www.contractoruk.com/
Includes guides covering all aspects of IT contracting and a lively discussion forum.
Professional Bodies
IPSE
http://www.ipse.co.uk
Professional body representing the interests of freelancers, contractors and consultants. Their contract templates are designed to help you stay outside IR35.
BCS
http://www.bcs.org
Professional body for IT practitioners; organises networking events and runs a number of special interest groups.
IMechE
http://www.imeche.org/
Professional body for mechanical engineers.
IEEE
http://www.ieee.org
Professional body for electrical engineers.
APMG
http://www.apmgroup.co.uk/
Accreditation organisation; certification includes PRINCE2 project management, M_o_R risk management and MSP programme management.
Government Bodies
Companies House
http://www.companies-house.gov.uk/
UK registrar of companies; responsible for the registration and ongoing administration of limited companies, including annual returns and financial statements.
HM Revenue & Customs
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/index.htm
Brimming with helpful and detailed information covering all tax topics.
GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/
The best place to find government services and also a hub of useful information from business best practice to tax.
Online Marketplaces
Upwork
https://www.upwork.com/
Post or bid on a huge range of projects
Guru
http://www.guru.com
Online marketplace for freelancers, covering a variety of disciplines
People per Hour
https://www.peopleperhour.com/
Find an expert or offer your skills to businesses all over the world
Rent A Coder
http://www.rentacoder.com
Excellent website for development projects.
Recruitment
CW Jobs
http://www.cwjobs.co.uk/
Lists both permanent and contract IT job opportunities
Monster – Contracts
http://contract.monster.co.uk/
Plenty of contracting jobs on this recruiting giant
Total Jobs – Contracts
http://www.totaljobs.com/JobSeeking/Contract.html
Large listing of contract roles in all sectors
IT Contract Jobs
http://www.itcontractjobs.co.uk/
2,000+ IT contract jobs listed by companies and agents
Only Contract Jobs
https://www.onlycontractjobs.com/
A leading contracting job search website and information portal, with new jobs uploaded daily.
Contractor UK (IT contracts)
http://www.contractoruk.com/directory/recruitment_agency_directory.html
Legal Advice
The Law Place
http://www.thelawplace.co.uk/discount.html
The Law Place provide Commercial Advice, IR35 Contract Reviews, Contract Templates and more.
Mortgage Advice
Oviso
http://www.oviso.co.uk/mortgages-home-insurance/mortgages/contractor-mortgages
Oviso search a wide range of products to make sure you get the very best rate for your mortgage.
Financial Advice
Unbiased
https://www.unbiased.co.uk/
Every financial adviser on Unbiased is regulated by the FCA, Unbiased are not tied to any product providers.
Accommodation
Air BnB
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/
Listing of peer to peer accommodation around the world
Late Rooms
http://www.laterooms.com/
A great place to find cheap last-minute hotel accommodation