Empower membership
You're building the business. This is for the network around you, the protection when things go wrong, and the tools and advice to keep growing.
What's included
- ✓ Our full suite of insurances
- ✓ Tax and legal helplines whenever you need them
- ✓ Free IR35 contract reviews
- ✓ A business hub stocked with contracts and templates
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A network of self-employed people to learn from
Why choose Empower
The foundation for running your business well.
Empower covers the everyday and the unexpected: advice when you need a second opinion, support to keep projects moving, and protection when things don't go to plan. You also join a community of self-employed people building businesses alongside yours.
What you get
The full Empower line-up.
Member community
Find and connect with members across the IPSE community.
Learn morePeer-to-peer networking
Connect with self-employed people who understand your world and can share their experience.
Learn moreEvents and webinars
Join member events and webinars, live or whenever suits you.
Learn moreCommunity hub
One place for discussion, support and shared knowledge from people who get it.
Learn moreSector updates
Get the latest updates and insight relevant to your sector every two weeks.
Learn moreMember feature and promotion
Get your business or story promoted to the wider IPSE community.
Learn moreMember directory and work opportunities
Connect with other members and access exclusive work opportunities.
Learn moreExpert advice and guidance
Get straight-talking answers and practical guidance whenever you need direction.
Learn moreBusiness Hub
Access contracts, templates and practical resources whenever you need them.
Learn more30-minute sprint mentoring
Get short, focused mentoring sessions when you need momentum fast.
Learn moreOn-demand learning and Launch programme
Learn at your own pace or follow a structured path with the Launch programme.
Learn moreFinancial advice consultation
Access a free initial online financial advice consultation for practical support with your finances.
Learn moreTax and legal helplines
Unlimited access to expert tax and legal advice whenever you need it.
Learn moreFree IR35 contract reviews
Get multiple free IR35 contract reviews, so you can check the status of your contracts before you start work.
Learn moreDiscounted contract health check
Get your contracts checked before you sign, with a discounted contract health check service.
Learn moreBusiness protection
Protection for issues including tax and HMRC enquiries, helping you deal with the unexpected.
Learn moreLegal protection
Protection for issues including contract disputes and debt recovery.
Learn moreIncome protection
Protection for illness, injury and jury service, helping protect your income when you cannot work.
Learn moreDebt recovery
Protection to help recover unpaid invoices and deal with clients who do not pay.
Learn moreJury service cover
Protection for loss of earnings if you are called for jury service.
Learn moreCriminal prosecution
Protection towards the legal costs of defending yourself against criminal prosecution.
Learn moreEmployment disputes
Protection towards the legal costs of employment tribunal claims.
Learn moreClient and agency failure
Protection if a client or agency becomes unable to pay you.
Learn moreHealth and safety cover
Protection towards health and safety claims that could affect your business.
Learn moreData protection
Protection towards data protection claims that could affect your business.
Learn moreA seat at roundtables with MPs and officials
Get opportunities to join discussions with MPs and officials on the issues affecting self-employed people.
Learn moreA personal line to our campaigns team
Speak directly to our campaigns team about the issues that matter to you and your business.
Learn moreExclusive legislation and regulation updates
Get insider updates on legislation and regulation that could affect how you work.
Learn moreDirectly support our campaigning
Help shape and strengthen IPSE's campaigning efforts by sharing your experience and supporting the issues that matter to you.
Learn moreShare your experience
Share your experiences with policymakers and in the media to help make the case for change.
Learn moreDon't take our word for it, hear it from our members
- Kevin Spencer, Internal Communications Consultant: Maybe the best thing I've signed up to since going freelance.
- Heather Baker, Founder, The AI Edit: I joined IPSE for the community but got so much more.
- Faye Dicker, Voiceover Artist and Founder of Freelance Mum: Joining IPSE is one of the single most important things a freelancer can do.
- Adrian Ashton, Enterprise Consultant: A large part of the reason I became a member is to show solidarity.
- Debbie Gordon, Founder, Create and Up Studio: I joined IPSE to expand my network and be part of a community.
Maybe the best thing I've signed up to since going freelance. The tools and resources are invaluable, and the team are eager to support and listen to feedback.
I joined IPSE for the community but got so much more. If you're building something on your own, this is the organisation to be part of.
Joining IPSE is one of the single most important things a freelancer can do. They have information at their fingertips, lobby on your behalf and keep you constantly connected. It gives you such a strong sense of being part of a wider community and that your voice matters.
As a freelancer myself, a large part of the reason I became a member is to show solidarity, that as freelancers we stand together. We have to, it's the only way we're going to be heard.
I joined IPSE as was looking to expand my network, be part of a community and have access to resources that can help me grow my business. So far, it's ticking all the boxes and I'm really looking forward to attending some of the upcoming events.
Want to find out more?
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