Community Hub
Join discussions, ask questions and share experience with other self-employed members. It's the easiest way to get a second opinion before you make a decision, and to stay connected day to day rather than only when something goes wrong.
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Member Directory
Find and connect with other self-employed professionals across the network. Whether you're looking for a collaborator, a referral, or just someone who understands your industry, the directory helps you build relationships on your own terms.
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Events
Take part in webinars, workshops and sessions built around the real challenges of self-employment. Beyond the learning, events are where members meet the people they end up staying in touch with long after the session ends.
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Community isn't just about swapping advice with peers. Every member also has access to one-to-one time with experienced mentors, senior professionals who've built businesses like yours and know what it takes to get past the tricky decisions.
Explore mentoring Peer-to-peer learning
Talk to other members who've faced the same challenges. Real experience from people running businesses like yours, not just general advice.
Expert mentoring sessions
Unlimited 30-minute sessions with our experts, plus strategic mentoring worth up to £300 for Accelerate members, so you always have advice on hand before your next big move.
Decisions made with confidence
Whether it's raising your rates or moving into a new market, mentoring gives you someone to test your thinking against before you commit.
The latest self-employed news & opinion
Budget 2026 explained for the self-employed, including mileage rates, parental pay, the trading allowance, Carer’s Allowance and tax changes.
IPSE reacts to Budget 2026: mileage rates and business rates reform help, but high hiring and running costs still hold back the UK’s self-employed.
IPSE welcomes higher mileage rates, parental pay for self-employed dads and a Carer’s Allowance taper, but says Wednesday’s Budget must do more.
