Go independent.Know you're ready.
AI-powered readiness scoring and personalised roadmaps for tech professionals making the move to freelancing, contracting, or consulting.
Takes 5 minutes · Saves automatically · 6 countries covered
You're nearly ready — a few targeted actions will unlock the leap.
Example score — yours will reflect your actual profile
The Problem
Making the leap feels impossible
You know you're good at what you do. But the path from permanent employee to independent professional is full of uncertainty, guesswork, and conflicting advice.
You don't know where you actually stand
There's no objective measure of readiness. Gut feeling isn't enough when your income is on the line.
The financial math is murky
Day rates, tax obligations, runway requirements — it's all guesswork without the right framework.
Your CV and LinkedIn aren't contractor-ready
A permanent CV format won't land contract roles. Most people don't know the difference until they're rejected.
The legal setup feels overwhelming
Limited companies, IR35, VAT thresholds, umbrella options — the admin side stops many before they start.
How It Works
Three steps to independence
From uncertainty to a clear, actionable plan in under 10 minutes.
Take the Assessment
Answer 23 questions across 6 key areas — experience, financial readiness, LinkedIn presence, CV strength, business setup, and mindset. Honest answers get the best results.
Free · Takes 5 minutes
Get Your Score & Roadmap
Receive a personalised readiness score (0–100) with a breakdown across 8 categories. Paid users get an AI-generated 30-day and 90-day action plan specific to their profile.
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Make the Shift
Execute your plan with country-specific guidance, contractor CV tips, LinkedIn optimisation advice, and AI coach support. Track your progress as you complete each action.
Tailored to your target market
Built For
Technology professionals ready to go it alone
SoloShift is built for data, engineering, and technology professionals with 2+ years of experience who are ready to trade the ceiling of employment for the freedom of independence.
If you're a senior individual contributor tired of politics and progression bottlenecks, or a specialist whose skills are in constant demand — this platform was designed specifically for you.
Country Support
Available in 6 markets
SoloShift tailors your score, roadmap, and country guide to your specific legal and tax context — no generic advice.
United Kingdom
PAYE / Limited Company / Umbrella
Ireland
Sole Trader / Limited Company
United States
LLC / S-Corp / Sole Proprietor
Germany
Einzelunternehmen / GmbH
Netherlands
ZZP / BV
Luxembourg
Société à responsabilité limitée (S.à r.l.)
More countries coming soon. Built by a founder who has worked across all 6 markets.
Pricing
Start free. Scale when ready.
Take the full assessment and see your score at no cost. Unlock your personalised roadmap when you're ready to act.
Free
Take the assessment and see your readiness score.
- ✓SoloShift Readiness Assessment
- ✓Overall score + category breakdown
- ✓Top 3 strengths and weaknesses
- ✓Basic country guide preview (UK & IE)
- ✓Community access
Professional
Full results, AI roadmap, and country guides.
- ✓Everything in Free
- ✓Full assessment results & recommendations
- ✓AI-generated 30-day & 90-day action plan
- ✓All 6 country guides (UK, IE, US, DE, NL, LU)
- ✓10 AI coach messages per month
- ✓Priority email support
Premium
Unlimited access, live coaching, and priority support.
- ✓Everything in Professional
- ✓Unlimited AI coach messages
- ✓Unlimited roadmap refreshes
- ✓Weekly progress check-ins
- ✓Direct Slack access to founder
- ✓Early access to new features
Monthly billing · Cancel anytime · Prices in GBP
FAQ
Common questions
Who is SoloShift for?+
SoloShift is built for technology professionals — data engineers, software engineers, cloud architects, IT consultants, BI developers, and similar roles — with at least 2 years of experience who are considering going independent through contracting, freelancing, consulting, or starting a business.
How is this different from googling 'how to become a contractor'?+
SoloShift gives you a personalised readiness score based on your actual situation, not generic advice. Your assessment covers your finances, LinkedIn presence, CV, business setup, and market knowledge — then generates an AI-powered action plan specific to your profile and target country.
Is the assessment really free?+
Yes. The full 23-question assessment and your readiness score across 8 categories are completely free, with no credit card required. The AI-generated roadmap, detailed recommendations, and country-specific guides require a Professional or Premium subscription.
What countries does SoloShift support?+
Phase 1 supports the United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Germany, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Each country guide covers tax structures, legal entity options, contracting norms, banking tips, and key considerations for independents in that market.
What is a readiness tier?+
After your assessment, you'll be placed in one of four tiers: Explorer (0–34), Builder (35–59), Launcher (60–79), or Ready to Go (80–100). Your tier reflects your current overall readiness and determines the focus of your personalised roadmap.
Can I retake the assessment?+
Yes. Free users can complete the assessment once. Professional and Premium subscribers can retake it unlimited times as their situation evolves — for example, after they've sorted their finances, updated their LinkedIn, or set up a limited company.
Who built this?+
SoloShift is a product by Datasphere Dynamics, built by a founder with 9+ years of contracting experience across the UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Europe. It's built from real knowledge, not generic career advice.
Ready to discover your readiness score?
Take the 5-minute assessment. Get a personalised score across 8 categories. Start your journey to independence today — completely free.
Free to complete · No credit card · Results in 5 minutes