Welcome to the IPSE Resource Library

IPSE provides guides, tips, tools and templates for you to use to help run, manage and protect your business. We add to these daily and update them on a regular basis.

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IPSE guide to setting rates

Many clients expect freelancers to have a fixed daily or hourly rate, but this isn’t the only option. There are lots of ways to design a list of tariffs for your services. This guide will help you prepare a convincing answer.

IPSE guide to marketing yourself 2023

Once you’ve set up your business, you need to be found by clients and customers. How do you do that?

Self-employed expenses checklist

Use our handy checklist to ensure that you don’t miss any expenses when submitting your tax return.

IPSE's Guide to Freelancing - Be Your Own Boss

IPSE's Guide to Freelancing is an essential guide to help you launch and run a successful business. Whether you're just starting out or already established, this guide can help you learn and improve.

IR35 HMRC webinar 4 February 2021.pdf

The full presentation from IPSE's informational webinar on IR35 with HMRC.

IPSE Coronavirus sole traders webinar 29 April

IPSE's webinar of advice and guidance for sole traders on getting support during the Coronavirus crisis.

Pensions: Six Simple Tricks If You're Self-Employed

From setting up a pension to lowering your pension fees, here are six easy steps you can take to maximise financial wellbeing in your later years.

No Deal Brexit Scenario Fact Sheet

IPSE's guide to how a no-deal Brexit may affect you as a freelancer.