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In an interview with Eryn Peters, startup adviser and co-founder of The AI Maturity Index, The Freelance Informer learns that everything about the future of work will be turned on its head. And it’s looking like good news for freelancers Forget what you thought you knew about the future of work. The old rules are […]

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Find your check-in buddies to stop the “lonelies” becoming more serious https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips-for-freelancers/find-your-check-in-buddies-to-stop-the-lonelies-becoming-more-serious/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=find-your-check-in-buddies-to-stop-the-lonelies-becoming-more-serious https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips-for-freelancers/find-your-check-in-buddies-to-stop-the-lonelies-becoming-more-serious/#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:13:08 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=26723

A new report highlights the importance of support for navigating the ups and downs of self-employment. After reading the not-so-sunny findings, I saw the key takeaway as this: every freelancer, no matter how experienced, needs a check-in buddy. Here’s how to go about finding one (or two). Some weeks you might be spinning so many […]

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Hiring potential of world’s most profitable companies https://www.freelanceinformer.com/recruitment/hiring-potential-of-worlds-most-profitable-companies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiring-potential-of-worlds-most-profitable-companies https://www.freelanceinformer.com/recruitment/hiring-potential-of-worlds-most-profitable-companies/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:30:23 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=26564

Which industries offer the most fertile ground for freelancers? A new report ranking the world’s 50 most profitable companies provides some clues. While profitability doesn’t guarantee freelancer opportunities, it often signals growth and the need for specialised skills. Topping the list is Saudi Aramco, the energy giant raking in a staggering $120.7 billion in profits. […]

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Why freelancers should think more like comedians https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/why-freelancers-should-think-more-like-comedians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-freelancers-should-think-more-like-comedians https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/why-freelancers-should-think-more-like-comedians/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:05:53 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=26494

What if we told you there’s a way to unlock greater success by embracing a skill usually associated with comedy troupes? Improv, short for improvisation, is the art of spontaneous performance. It’s about thinking on your feet, embracing the unexpected, and saying “yes” to new ideas. While it might seem like a world away from […]

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Forget resolutions: 5 things freelancers can do instead https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/forget-resolutions-5-things-freelancers-can-do-instead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forget-resolutions-5-things-freelancers-can-do-instead https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/forget-resolutions-5-things-freelancers-can-do-instead/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:13:25 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=26151

It’s that time of year again: the season of self-reflection and, let’s be honest, self-doubt. We set over-ambitious goals and resolutions that quickly fizzle out, only to resurface next year, leaving us mentally kicking ourselves for repeating the same old cycle. Why not ditch the “new year, new me” mantra in 2025? You already have […]

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Hiring freeze to continue in 2025: here’s how freelancers can secure payments and still thrive https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/if-hiring-freeze-doesnt-thaw-in-2025-heres-how-freelancers-can-secure-payments-and-still-thrive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-hiring-freeze-doesnt-thaw-in-2025-heres-how-freelancers-can-secure-payments-and-still-thrive https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/if-hiring-freeze-doesnt-thaw-in-2025-heres-how-freelancers-can-secure-payments-and-still-thrive/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:23:36 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=25823

The number of job vacancies has been sliding in the last quarter, which could mean a recession is heading our way. While freelancers could be in higher demand other challenges could arise when companies are pinching their pennies. Here we highlight how to seize opportunities while equally securing timely payments. James Reed of the eponymous […]

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This freelancer’s most costly mistake became the impetus for her award-winning business https://www.freelanceinformer.com/freelancer-turned-founder/this-freelancers-most-costly-mistake-became-the-impetus-for-her-award-winning-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-freelancers-most-costly-mistake-became-the-impetus-for-her-award-winning-business https://www.freelanceinformer.com/freelancer-turned-founder/this-freelancers-most-costly-mistake-became-the-impetus-for-her-award-winning-business/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:26:15 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=25628

Katherine Steiner-Dicks speaks with Sophia Lan, former freelancer, financial coach and startup founder, to learn how one of her biggest mistakes ended up as the inspiration behind her award-winning business. Now she’s helping freelancers and others build secure strong financial futures Let’s start at the beginning… “After being scammed…and losing $5000 in an investment in […]

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How freelancers can fast track their financial freedom and confidence in 3 months https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips-for-freelancers/how-freelancers-can-fast-track-their-financial-freedom-and-confidence-in-3-months/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-freelancers-can-fast-track-their-financial-freedom-and-confidence-in-3-months https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips-for-freelancers/how-freelancers-can-fast-track-their-financial-freedom-and-confidence-in-3-months/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 07:52:18 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=25439

Inspired by the practical strategies of renowned entrepreneur and financial expert Mark Tilbury, we explore how you could achieve greater financial stability as a freelancer. While there are no overnight miracles, these simple, realistic principles could improve your financial well-being within months Month 1: Small Steps, Big Impact Skill Up: You dedicate 30 minutes each […]

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Retirement dreamland: Age 66-70 is sweet, but most freelancers have zero plans. Here’s how to get started https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/retirement-dreamland-age-66-70-is-sweet-but-most-freelancers-have-zero-plans-heres-how-to-get-started/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=retirement-dreamland-age-66-70-is-sweet-but-most-freelancers-have-zero-plans-heres-how-to-get-started https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/retirement-dreamland-age-66-70-is-sweet-but-most-freelancers-have-zero-plans-heres-how-to-get-started/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:28:07 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=25302

Many people want to retire between 66 and 70 and freelancers fall within that group. A new survey reveals this age range as the retirement sweet spot. But  a shocking 16% of people have absolutely no idea when they’ll be hanging up their boots – and that includes people over 55. The study, conducted by […]

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Need a cash injection before the end of the year? https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/need-a-cash-injection-before-the-end-of-the-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=need-a-cash-injection-before-the-end-of-the-year https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/need-a-cash-injection-before-the-end-of-the-year/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:10:06 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=25169

Latest client data shows which traditional skills are in demand in the run-up to the holiday season As 2024 draws to a close, many of us are seeking ways to bolster our earnings before the year is out. The good news is, the Fiverr Business Trends Index reveals a surge in demand for freelance skills […]

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