How will AI impact your market?

We cannot predict our own future without taking account of our client world. In this webinar, John Niland from the SelfWorth Academy takes a look at what’s on the horizon and examine:

  • How AI will impact some current business functions e.g. HR / marketing
  • What this means for your value-proposition
  • Practices to guide your own career navigation
  • Some classic pitfalls to avoid
  • A glimpse of your future professional identity as a freelancer

Registration

Free to attend.

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

What will you learn?

Many people think they are good in interviews (or should we say client sales meetings?!), but how can you be good at something you have only done a few times in your life?

It’s not just about being able to talk confidently! Being good at something requires coaching and practice, so we are running a online career webinar all about advanced interview skills.

This live session will provide leading-edge information on advanced interview techniques specifically for contractors, interims, and freelancers.

In this fast-paced and engaging session, you will learn:

  • How to identify the true meaning of interview questions so your answers are always perfect
  • How to apply easy-to-implement sales techniques in interviews to increase your daily rate
  • How to use advanced communication frameworks to structure answers and prevent rambling
  • Why you should create a ‘Professional Autobiography’ to PROPERLY prepare for interviews

We will also reveal the top 3 mistakes and things you should never do in interviews.

This is a live webinar with a Q&A session at the end for you to ask any questions. Why not challenge our presenters and come armed with the hardest interview question you have ever been asked.

Registration

IPSE members: free to attend

Non-members: £15 (+ VAT)

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

What will you learn?

Still sending out your “one size fits all CV”? Most people are aware that they need to tailor their CV for different types of roles, but did you know that there are over 9 different CV formats that you might need, depending on your status and the position(s) you are looking for?

Join us for our latest webinar where we will provide leading-edge advice on these different styles of CV, who needs what, and the specifics of how to put them together. The webinar will delve into the science and psychology behind a CV with specific guidance on how to write each section.

This exclusive webinar, specifically for independent professionals including contractors, interims, consultants, freelancers and board advisors, will be delivered by The CV & Interview Advisors, one of the world’s leading authorities on personal branding and winning work who have been featured by Authority Magazine, BBC, The Guardian, The Telegraph and many other publications.

Attending this 60-minute session will allow you to create a portfolio of CVs that will drive more opportunities, at higher rates, in less time.

You will learn all about the marketing techniques that are giving some professionals a HUGE increase in success. If you are not familiar with elevator pitches, value proposition statements, case studies, social proofing, business casing, and ATS optimisation, then this webinar is going to give you a huge leg up when pitching for roles.

Registration

IPSE members: free to attend

Non-members: £15 (+ VAT)

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

What will you learn?

This session will cover the key questions about retirement income strategies, including:

  • The basics: how do annuities and drawdown work?
  • Strategies for self-employed individuals with fluctuating incomes.
  • Better ways to manage outgoings in the early years of retirement.
  • The pros and cons of taking your 25% tax-free lump sum early.
  • Why the money purchase annual allowance (MPAA) matters.
  • How pensions fit into your overall financial plan.

With expert insights from independent financial advisers at Chase de Vere, this webinar will provide valuable information to help you make more confident, informed decisions about your future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your retirement planning. Secure your spot today and ensure you are prepared for the next stage of your financial journey.

Registration

IPSE members: free to attend

Non-members: £15 (+ VAT)

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

What will you learn?

With a steep rise in the number of freelancers in the UK, standing out and building a steady stream of clients can feel like an enormous challenge. If you find yourself constantly worrying about where the next client will come from this webinar will guide you through 5 key ways you can build a steady stream of clients.

In this webinar business coach and consultant Helen Coston will cover:

  • What does a steady stream of clients look like for you and your business
  • A reflection on your business at the moment
  • How you get clients
  • Five key ways to build a steady stream of clients

You’ll take away fresh ideas that you can implement into your own business!

Registration

Free to attend.

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

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What will you learn?

Are you tired of sending out countless applications and never hearing back? LinkedIn reports that 85% of jobs are filled through networking and referrals, so maybe it’s time to learn how to access the hidden job/contract market?

Join our upcoming webinar where we’ll show you the strategies and techniques to uncover opportunities that aren’t publicly advertised.

Our experienced winning-work coaches will share their insider knowledge on how to tap into this hidden market, giving you an edge over other contractors.

During the webinar, you’ll learn:

  • What the hidden contract market is and how it works
  • How to find potential contracts that aren’t advertised
  • Strategies for building a strong network that can help you access hidden opportunities
  • Techniques for reaching out to potential clients
  • Why you need a one-page CV to network into a job
  • The three key marketing assets you need (CV, bio and ?)
  • Three strategies for winning work that don’t involve recruiters

Registration

IPSE members: free to attend

Non-members: £15 (+ VAT)

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

What you’ll learn

IPSE was started twenty-five years ago in direct opposition to IR35 and we are still campaigning today. Over the years we’ve pushed for and achieved improvements to the rules, we’ve staunchly opposed damaging reforms, we’ve had a few moments of optimism and near misses but ultimately IR35 is still on the statute book and still causing big problems for contractors.

In this webinar IPSE’s Director of Policy, Andy Chamberlain, Senior Policy and Communications Adviser, Fred Hicks, and Senior Research and Policy Officer, Josh Toovey, will discuss how IR35 has changed, what the future for IR35 looks like and why we still believe IR35 should be scrapped.

The webinar will cover:

  • IPSE’s campaigning – past and present
  • Potential solutions –
    • IPSE’s Freelancer Limited Company concept
    • The engager’s levy
    • What’s being proposed by other organisations
    • How a change to employment status rules could improve IR35

As always, there will be an opportunity to ask questions on the day – alternatively, you can submit your questions in advance when registering for the event.

Registration

IPSE members: free to attend

Non-members: £15 (+ VAT) for 1 webinar or £30 (+ VAT) for all 3 webinars in the IR35 series.

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings. If the webinar has already passed you will get access to a recording of the event only.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

IR35 webinar series

This webinar is part of the IR35 webinar series that IPSE are hosting. The IR35 legislation (and it’s younger sibling, the off-payroll working rules) is as complex and unpredictable as ever. That’s why, starting in February, the IPSE Policy team will be hosting a short series of IR35 webinars covering everything from the basics of what IR35 is right through to IPSE’s campaigning for a change to the law.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to brush up on your IR35 knowledge, or a prospective freelancer in need of an introduction to the rules before launching your contracting career – we’re aiming to offer something for everyone in this series.

The IR35 webinars in this series are:

  • IR35 for absolute beginners on 11 February
  • Determining IR35 status: What does the case law say? on 11 March
  • IPSE and IR35: Campaigning for a change to the law on 1 April

What you’ll learn

Working out when IR35 applies and when it doesn’t is notoriously complex. In this webinar IPSE’s Director of Policy, Andy Chamberlain, and Senior Policy and Communications Adviser, Fred Hicks, will examine the case law that sets out employment status rules and governs IR35 disputes. We will look closely at the recent Supreme Court judgement which clarified points of the law.

The webinar will answer the following questions:

  • The key criteria (substitution, control and mutuality of obligation) – what do they mean?
  • What are ‘business-on-own-account’ tests?
  • What does PGMOL tell us about how we should consider status?
  • How accurate is HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool?

As always, there will be an opportunity to ask questions on the day – alternatively, you can submit your questions in advance when registering for the event.

Registration

IPSE members: free to attend

Non-members: £15 (+ VAT) for 1 webinar or £30 (+ VAT) for all 3 webinars in the IR35 series.

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings. If the webinar has already passed you will get access to a recording of the event only.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

IR35 webinar series

This webinar is part of the IR35 webinar series that IPSE are hosting. The IR35 legislation (and it’s younger sibling, the off-payroll working rules) is as complex and unpredictable as ever. That’s why, starting in February, the IPSE Policy team will be hosting a short series of IR35 webinars covering everything from the basics of what IR35 is right through to IPSE’s campaigning for a change to the law.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to brush up on your IR35 knowledge, or a prospective freelancer in need of an introduction to the rules before launching your contracting career – we’re aiming to offer something for everyone in this series.

The IR35 webinars in this series are:

  • IR35 for absolute beginners on 11 February
  • Determining IR35 status: What does the case law say? on 11 March
  • IPSE and IR35: Campaigning for a change to the law on 1 April

What you’ll learn

For the vast majority of professionals, referrals are still the main source of new business, outperforming social-media, promotional campaigns and most other forms of business development. 

In this webinar, John Niland from the SelfWorth Academy outlines:

  • Why referrals are important now
  • The 5 steps of a referral conversation
  • Common obstacles and pitfalls
  • Reframing a referral conversation to exploring need
  • Why self-worth is important
  • Getting referrals in a digital conversation, tips for opening doors online

Registration

Free to attend.

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

IR35 webinar series

The IR35 legislation (and it’s younger sibling, the off-payroll working rules) is as complex and unpredictable as ever. That’s why, starting in February, the IPSE Policy team will be hosting a short series of IR35 webinars covering everything from the basics of what IR35 is right through to IPSE’s campaigning for a change to the law.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to brush up on your IR35 knowledge, or a prospective freelancer in need of an introduction to the rules before launching your contracting career – we’re aiming to offer something for everyone in this series.

The IR35 webinars in this series are:

  • IR35 for absolute beginners on 11 February
  • Determining IR35 status: What does the case law say? on 11 March
  • IPSE and IR35: Campaigning for a change to the law on 1 April

What you’ll learn

In this webinar IPSE’s Director of Policy, Andy Chamberlain, and Senior Policy and Communications Adviser, Fred Hicks, will explain the fundamental principles of IR35 and the recent changes to the rules.

The webinar will answer the following questions:

  • What is IR35 (and why is it so controversial)?
  • What brought about the introduction of IR35?
  • What were the changes in the public and private sectors?
  • Who’s responsible for determining status and who is liable for the tax?

As always, there will be an opportunity to ask questions on the day – alternatively, you can submit your questions in advance when registering for the event.

Registration

IPSE members: free to attend

Non-members: £15 (+ VAT) for 1 webinar or £30 (+ VAT) for all 3 webinars in the IR35 series

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

What will you learn?

Inheritance Tax (IHT) can take a significant bite out of the wealth you plan to pass on. With recent changes announced in the Budget, understanding how IHT works – and what you can do to reduce its impact – has never been more important.

Join Chase de Vere, IPSE’s partner for independent financial advice, for a webinar designed specifically for self-employed professionals.

What we’ll cover

  • The latest changes to inheritance tax rules
  • How IHT could affect your estate and your family
  • Practical strategies to help you reduce your IHT liability
  • How to plan ahead and protect your wealth for the next generation

Why attend?

Whether you’re self-employed, running a business, or managing your financial future, this webinar will give you the tools and knowledge to plan effectively and reduce unnecessary tax burdens.

Important disclaimer

  • The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does not regulate taxation and trust planning. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change in the future.

Registration

IPSE members: free to attend

Non-members: £15 (+ VAT)

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.

If you’d prefer to speak to an adviser sooner, you can also book a complimentary initial consultation with a Chase de Vere expert here.

Register now!

What will you learn?

With 1 billion users, the chances are all your potential clients are in one place. You just need to know how to find them, impress them, connect with them, and reach out in a meaningful way.

It’s also where recruiters find talent so having a robust LinkedIn presence is crucial. But the devil is in the detail where fine margins matter.

Our upcoming webinar will show you how to attract clients, woo them when they’ve landed on your profile, and proactively reach out to them to build meaningful relationships.

In this fast-paced session, we’ll be covering the following:

  • The LinkedIn subscription level you need to win clients
  • How to network effectively on LinkedIn
  • How to build a proactive Linked business development strategy
  • How to trigger the LinkedIn algorithm to improve your visibility
  • Tactics for writing a LinkedIn profile that makes clients and recruiters sit up and notice you
  • Why thought leadership is crucial for maximising rates
  • How to run one ‘talk’ per month that will guarantee you’ll stay off the bench in 2025

The session will be presented by a leading personal branding specialist with extensive knowledge of the contract and freelance market.

Registration

IPSE members: free to attend

Non-members: £15 (+ VAT)

Attendees will get access to the live webinar and the post-event recordings.

Please register via Eventbrite to join this event.