The FSB dismissed the budget as uninspiring, arguing that small businesses would see through the blend of rehashed announcements and tax freezes.

Low arrangement fees make a second income even more tempting to contractors.

Money and jobs for some online programmers are in abundance, says Elance.

Retail clients offer lucrative ‘buybacks’ to keep IT workers from defecting.

Small change from £300 for those on the bench wanting a one-month contract.

Anyone with SAP experience might do well to contact LogicaCMG as they've just won a Euro 20 million contract to supply Shell Europe.

Avoidance spotlight on providers who merely disclose their schemes but claim much more.