How can I build my skills and grow professionally?
Without access to traditional workplace training or clear progression pathways, it’s easy to feel like you’re standing still.
We give you the tools to keep moving forward.
It can be difficult to access training and professional development
When you're self-employed, professional development can often take a back seat to the day-to-day demands of running your business.
Without access to traditional workplace training or clear progression pathways, it’s easy to feel like you’re standing still.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, expand your services, up your rate, or simply stay up to date in your field, finding the right opportunities for growth can be difficult - and knowing which ones are truly valuable can be even harder.
We give you the tools to keep moving forward
With specially curated resources at your fingertips and a supportive network of peers, you don’t have to waste time finding the right tools to grow. Membership gives you access to benefits like:
- Webinars, workshops, and networking opportunities
- Advice & guidance
- Mentoring opportunities with experienced freelancers
- The Business Hub – with hundreds of guides, templates, and tools
- Member directory
From essential resources to expert advice, we’ll help you create your path to success.
Become a member
Unlock these benefits today
Self-employment comes with enormous rewards - but it has its fair share of challenges too. That's where we come in. Whether it's protecting your business, demystifying tax or finding your next client, we're here to help.
How our benefits help you solve this problem
Events, training & networking
IPSE holds a diverse range of events, webinars, and workshops to help you expand your skills and knowledge and make connections.
Success sessions
Book a chat with an expert member of your choice to learn from real experiences and expertise, not just theories.
Advice & guidance
Expert advice on everything from tax, contracts, and business planning to legal protection and wellbeing, we offer practical help when you need it most.
The Business Hub
A dedicated resource created and maintained by qualified solicitors and business advice experts, including templates and extensive guides available 24/7.
Member directory
Use the member directory to find collaborators or even share skills with other members.
People facing this challenge usually go for...
Most suitable for you if
You run your business as a Limited company.
*minimum annual subscription
Benefits include:
- Tax and legal helplines
- IPSE Offers
- Unlimited co-working
- Business Hub
- Events, networking & training
- Member directory
- Campaigning
- Advice and guidance
- Discounted contract review
- 1-2-1 Success Sessions
- Illness and injury cover up to £2,000
- Jury service cover up to £5,000 per claim
- Tax & VAT investigation cover of legal fees up to £100k, £500 per day for loss of earnings up to £1,500
- Managed service company cover
- Contract failure cover up to £1,000
- Tax pre-dispute cover
- End client or agency failure cover up to £10k for loss of earnings
Most suitable for you if
You provide your services or products as a sole trader or freelancer.
*minimum annual subscription
Benefits include:
- Tax and legal helplines
- IPSE Offers
- Unlimited co-working
- Business Hub
- Events, networking & training
- Member directory
- Campaigning
- Advice and guidance
- Discounted contract review
- 1-2-1 Success Sessions
- Illness and injury cover up to £1,500
- Jury service cover up to £2,500 per claim
- Tax & VAT investigation cover of legal fees up to £50k, £250 per day for loss of earnings up to £750
- Managed service company cover
- Contract failure cover up to £1,000
Most suitable for you if
You provide your services via an umbrella company.
*minimum annual subscription
Benefits include:
- Tax and legal helplines
- IPSE Offers
- Unlimited co-working
- Business Hub
- Events, networking & training
- Member directory
- Campaigning
- Advice and guidance
- Discounted contract review
- 1-2-1 Success Sessions
- Jury service cover up to £2,500 per claim
- Tax & VAT investigation cover of legal fees up to £50k
- Run-off IR35 enquiry cover for legal fees up to £25k
- Umbrella default cover up to £3,000
Explore all memberships
Our member engagement representatives are happy to help! Book a call to chat with one of them today.
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