Tools for Contractors

Make informed decisions about your contracting career with our calculators and resources. No sign-up required.

AI-Powered Tools

Premium Features

Advanced tools to supercharge your contracting career.

AI-Powered

Voice CV Builder

Your story, your voice

Create your professional profile through natural voice conversation. No typing required - just speak about your experience and let AI do the rest.

  • No typing - just speak naturally
  • AI-powered profile generation with GPT-4
  • Complete in under 10 minutes
  • Full editing control and PDF export
Create Your Profile
First Project Free

Time Tracker

Track time, protect your budget

Budget-aware time tracking built for contractors. Monitor hours against quoted amounts, get contingency alerts, and never go over budget by surprise.

  • Live timer with floating popup window
  • Budget tracking with contingency alerts
  • Activity categorisation (dev, meetings, admin)
  • Calendar view and mobile friendly
Start Tracking Free

Financial Calculators

Understand your earnings

Calculate day rates, compare IR35 scenarios, and make informed financial decisions about your contracting career.

Day Rate Calculator

Live

Convert between permanent salary and contractor day rate. Includes employer NI, pension, and holiday calculations.

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IR35 Take-Home Calculator

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Compare your take-home pay inside vs outside IR35. See the real impact on your earnings.

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Contract vs Permanent

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Compare the true value of contracting vs permanent employment, including benefits valuation.

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Umbrella vs Limited Company

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Compare umbrella company vs running your own limited company. Find your break-even point.

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Career Tools

Advance your career

Tools to help you find your next role, optimize your CV, and manage the business side of contracting.

Notice Period Calculator

Live

Calculate your exact last working day, including UK bank holidays and garden leave.

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Job Spec Red Flag Scanner

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Paste a job description to instantly spot red flags like unrealistic expectations, poor work-life balance signals, and hidden concerns.

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CV Keyword Scorer

Coming Soon

Check how well your CV matches job descriptions. Get ATS compatibility tips and keyword suggestions.

Coming soon

Contractor Invoice Generator

Coming Soon

Generate professional invoices for your contracting work. Download as PDF with VAT calculations.

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Market Intelligence

Know your market

Benchmark your rates, explore salary data, and understand the UK contractor market.

Salary Benchmarker

Coming Soon

Compare salaries and day rates across roles, locations, and experience levels in the UK market.

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Tech Salary Map UK

Coming Soon

Interactive map showing tech salaries and contractor rates across UK regions.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the calculators?
Our calculators use the latest UK tax rates (2024/25) and include factors like employer NI, pension contributions, and holiday allowances. While they provide good estimates, we recommend consulting with an accountant for complex situations.
Do you store any of my data?
No. All calculations run entirely in your browser. We don't store, track, or share any of the numbers you enter into our calculators.
Can I use these tools on mobile?
Yes, all our tools are fully responsive and work on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.
How often are the tax rates updated?
We update our calculators whenever UK tax rates change, typically following the Spring Budget. The current calculators use 2024/25 tax year rates.
I have a suggestion for a new tool. How can I share it?
We'd love to hear from you! Contact us through our main website with your suggestions. We're always looking to build tools that help the contractor community.