Blog & Insight from our community

I’m transferring to 6prog from a consultancy - what can I expect?

“Land and expand” is the chant of every top tier consultancy and you can hear it even before you open the first presentation sent in… sorry, this is perhaps a little unfair of me. Anecdotally though entirely true.

New Opportunities

Work outside IR35 [6prog posts w/c 12th April '21]

I’m transferring to 6prog from an agency - what savings can I expect?

Typically a contract agency will work on the basis that there is no cost at all apart from a margin if they are successful in sourcing a contractor.

Verified by 6prog

You may have seen this symbol on other profiles and wondered what it is. If you have one already - congrats.

Indeez exclusive COVID-19 insurance provided by Chubb

We understand that this year must have been tough for you at times. Being a self-employed comes with a lot of benefits. However, we also understand that in times of a global pandemic, you might feel pressure. Today, we hope we can lift some of that pressure off you.

New Opportunities

Work outside IR35 [6prog posts w/c 22nd Mar'21]

Martin, Lead Consultant of Warnett Consulting Ltd discusses how to make good use of time in a pandemic when work is scarce.

What to do in a pandemic with little work?

New Opportunities

Work outside IR35 [6prog posts w/c 15th March 2021

New Opportunities

Work outside IR35 [6prog posts w/c 8th March 2021

2021 Predictions for flexible work by Andrew Barnes – Managing Director and Co-Founder of 6Prog

We have seen a very busy January and expect this to continue for many reasons

Scott - great to meet you!

A specialist Contractor Accountant and FreeAgent Expert - UK contractors and freelancers -please feel free to invite me to connect!

Case Study by Djordje Popovic of Javing

Javing is a software consultancy based in London that helps it's clients building modern java back end distributed systems using the latest modern Java technology techniques and practices. Agile, clean code and software craftsmanship are at the heart of Javing's values. Quality is always first, Javing's code is readable, maintainable, easy to extend and well tested. Since it's foundation in 2016 Javing has already helped in the development of many critical systems in industries such as gambling, telecommunications, government, food, logistics, health-tech, media. If you need Java expertise don't hesitate to get in touch and know more about Javing.

ANNOUNCEMENT | Launching Event Psychology online course.

Victoria from Matey Events announces new course

I found another benefit

Part of the 'glass half full' series of blogs from Andy, 6prog founder

What are 6prog posts?

Working via 6prog helps you to build a supplier network

He's Back - It's Adam Shaw The Heart Guy | NEWS

Hello my friend, If you find yourself reading this it’s either because you have read my newsletter and are curious, or you saw the title and are interested in getting funded.

To the Rescue - Putting an Implementation Project back on Course | Case Study by András Radvánszky of Reed Hill Consulting

With a lot of know-how and a little imagination, REED HILL CONSULTING brought a floundering ERP project back on track. The client, Wireless Logic Limited, is Europe’s leading network provider for Mobile-to-Mobile and Internet-of-Things devices. They had chosen Sage X3 ERP to replace their exisiting accounts system and although their confidence of the software was good, the project budget and deadline had seriously over-run.

ALR Consulting | Ensuring companies are ready for IR35

ALR Consulting was founded by Shaun Plant in 2004 and has successfuly provided recruitment transformation services to clients in the IT, Finance and Professional Services sectors across the UK. We have a proven track record and are passionate about recruitment transformation and are adept at operating on both a strategic and operational level and can call upon this experience to develop long term relationships with our clients.

The Curious Choice Coach | Bekka Prideaux

Step Into Your Leadership - It’s time to start leading, one curious choice at a time.

Mobile First | Case Study by Arpan Desai

MobileFirst is a web & app consulting studio. We work with amazing teams, entrepreneurs & businesses for their technology solutions.

Voted the UK's #1 accounting software for small businesses!

Exclusive offer for 6prog members

Guest post : Self Assessment season: File and pay your tax bill before 31st January 2021

The Self Assessment is the dirty laundry of the business world – you know it needs doing by the end of January, but you put it off, again and again, hoping that somehow it’ll do itself. Suddenly Christmas has come to pass and you realise there’s no avoiding it any more. The expert accountants at Crunch have helped thousands of sole traders and limited companies file their Self Assessments, and offer a range of articles and guides to help you make your next filing the smoothest and simplest one yet.

Guest post : Tips and Resources for Expanding Your Client List During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Tips and Resources for Expanding Your Client List During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Andy and Murray catch up over a virtual coffee

Murray Harper is a Senior Change/Business Manager with 20+ years experience in an investment banking environment in both Europe and Asia.

6prog | Case Study

The client had an unplanned goal and needed staged deliverables.

Interview with Nicole from Growth Through Knowledge.

GTK provides independent, pragmatic and trusted information services and solutions for small businesses.

How to work outside of IR35

There are many businesses telling you they can protect you with a safe agreement. This is not untrue. It is absolutely worth holding an agreement that sets out terms of business between two parties. However... ... ...

When is Freelance Business Month?

“FREELANCE BUSINESS MONTH is 1-31 OCTOBER 2020: Events for freelancers on one platform”

How to work outside of IR35

“Published on LinkedIn.”

What is the catch?

“What’s the catch? Easy job in the week. Pain in the arse on a Sunday.”

Honestly it's just business

I ran a few polls last week on Linkedin

Pact | 6prog

6prog is thrilled to announce a listing on Pact’s Growth Accelerator

Sterling & 6prog

6prog integrates Sterling for Background Screening in the United Kingdom

Freelancer101 Event

How well do you sleep? What is the Future of Work? and more questions answered in 6prog's monthly community call.

Freelancer101 Event

How do you do use LinkedIn as a freelancer? What is the Future of Work? and more questions answered in 6prog's monthly community call.

Freelancer101 Event

Are YOU a gamechanger? What is the Future of Work? and more questions answered in 6prog's monthly community call.

Freelancer101 Event

How do you do marketing as a freelancer? What is the Future of Work? and more questions answered in 6prog's monthly community call.

Freelancer101 Event

Is Freelancing for you? What is the Future of Work? and more questions answered in 6prog's monthly community call.

Lee Lam talks about the GC Index

The GC Index® (a.k.a. The Game-Changing Index) is the organimetric that empowers organisations to drive performance and achieve innovation by creating game-changing teams and cultures.

Make Videos Work Wonders | The better way to communicate

A simple Google Chrome plugin to create, edit and share great videos by recording your webcam and screen.

Warnett Consulting Limited | Case Study

We added extra value by starting work on changes required to the STaX and DOM solutions for the targeted future XSD. Also provided a provisional JAXB solution for that future XSD.

The future of work is remote work

Interview with Melanie from Trevisan who help you on Linkedin

All about #SocialMediaMastery2020

Interview with David from Launchmappers

Map your growth strategy with us and unlock your growth potential

How to lift your company out of doing 'roundabout' recruitment of contractors

Also called : How to allocate your time to valuable tasks by changing your supplier model.

Why the future of work isn’t contract agencies

The agency encourages multiple clients. WTF?

NEXTFREE | James McQuarrie

James McQuarrie just kicked off NEXTFREE - let's hear more about this innovation.

Interview | Lee Lam | Startup Business Consultancy

I have known Lee for years and it was great to hear about progress with Lee Lam Consultancy – a reputation for independent thought – and a 6prog discount – read on!

Promote your business with 6prog | Sales ideas from the 6prog community

Network [like a crazy person] and write a blog

Interview | Sort out your time with The Time Rebel: Paul Holbrook

Andy and Paul catch up – as an aside this was one of the most fun discussions I’ve had in a while. Paul is energetic, interesting and interested. Reach out for that, if nothing else!

Interview | Naki Kaddu helping startups and football clubs

Great to see you Naki - what's new?

Interview | Pragmatic PMO | How to run Projects, Programmes and Portfolios

Pragmatic PMO completes medium-term assignments making targeted improvements to PMO practices to add value to Clients’ Projects, Programmes and Portfolios. Ken discussed with Andy how 2020 is shaping up.

Can you be quiet at the back? Sales ideas from the 6prog community

Be professional

YOUTUBE | Lee talks to Andy

6prog, IR35 and the impact on business of c-19

Interview | Curated Success

Francesca and Andy discuss how to help entrepreneurs create structure in their business.

Interview | The Heart Guy talks partnerships and networking

Adam Shaw ‘The Heart Guy’ and Andy Barnes ‘6prog founder’ catch up.

Freelancer Insurance | Sales ideas from the 6prog community

Work with professionals

Banking for freelancers | Sales ideas from the 6prog community

Work with professionals

Try a meeting scheduler : Sales ideas from the 6prog community

Get more organised : pipeline and regular contact

ORGANISED? Sales [fresh ones] ideas from the 6prog community

Get Organised : existing clients and co-contractors

How to transition from being a day rate contractor to a consultant who provides services

Choosing to thrive outside IR35 with Bekka Prideaux

6prog consultants | virtual assistant business | Ethical Admin

Interview with Sarah Fayvusovich

6prog consultants | Ballueder Partners | Consultants in the digital industry

An interview with Volker Ballueder

Is your firm at risk of losing staff due to UK IR35 rules?

Here’s a mitigation strategy originally published by TheOTCspace.com

Mental Health | We’re the team for people without a team.

Leapers supports the mental health of freelancers and the self-employed

6prog consultants | Procurement Case Studies by Ricky Wallis

Andy and Ricky recently caught up to discuss career highlights.From the meeting we listed out several notable successes.

73% of freelancers feel more secure with insurance in place, new Dinghy survey finds

We are delighted to offer friends of 6 Prog a £15 Amazon Voucher when they purchase a policy*. Simply click on the “Get Your Quote Now” button below to get started. *Terms & Conditions apply.

Leaders Podcast with Jonathan White, Lord Blunkett and Andy Barnes

AndyAt6prog on The Parliamentary Review podcast

6prog consultants | Productivity Case Study by Jeff from Oramoss

Oramoss specialises in enhancing productivity, performance and value through applying a combination of analysis, consulting, architecture, design and implementation knowledge. Oramoss supplies blue-chip European and US based clients including Walgreens Boots Alliance, E.On (formerly Powergen), Millward Brown (part of the WPP group), Vodafone, MBNA, Halifax Building Society, Chemical Bank, Cap Gemini and NCM Credit Insurance.

Communications Expert Vikki Kirby offers 10 questions to ask a storyteller

by Vikki Kirby, Chief Storyteller at Vibrato Consulting

6prog consultants | Do better Procurement | Procurement Case Study

Nick Hopkins | Interim Procurement Director

This article explores a new approach to sustainable transformation. By Vikki Kirby, Paul Kelly and Ian Barratt

Why do so many business transformations fail?

Three reasons you should file your Self Assessment early

Advice from Crunch

What tips have you for contractors?

by Scott Gibson

What is a digital technology consultancy? - Andy Ross from Gravity9 explains

Andy Barnes and Andy Ross catch up over coffee

Insurtech innovators Dinghy announce partnership with consultancy disruptors 6prog

6prog Partners | Dinghy

Interview with Sam Boswell. Engineering Manager, CTO, IoT, security, geek.

Andy Barnes and Sam Boswell in conversation

6prog consultants | Case Study | Testing FX Pricing

Stephen Gallant

6prog consultants | Case Study

PRIIPS delivered – by Rupert Clewley

6prog interviews | Armand Sarkizians

Andy & Armand catch up for a coffee

Initiative | Be Kind Today

Lee & Andy catch up for a coffee

How to attract senior developers

Advice by Mike Veerman

The 12 Best L Shaped Desks

L-Shaped Desks are desks in the shape of an L that fit parallel to two walls. They are optimized for the corner of your home office. L Shaped desks are specifically valuable for people that want to increase the surface area of their workspace.