SPECIAL REPORT Explore how the rise of “tiny teams” in tech, exemplified by Gamma’s success, signals a shift impacting freelancers and solopreneurs Do you consider yourself a freelancer or solopreneur? You may be thinking, what’s the difference? In my estimation, a solopreneur wants to replicate what a 200-person company can do, but as a solo […]

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The language education world is changing fast, and it’s not good news for contractors This week, two big things happened that could affect your work if you’re a language educator: Google launched “Tiny Lessons,” which uses AI to teach languages, and Duolingo decided to put AI first, meaning they’re cutting back on contractors. Google’s New […]

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Freelancers have a unique work-life dynamic, so they need to ensure they don’t lose sight of that when they are entering a new relationship. Here are some tips to consider before you try out an online dating site As most of us can agree, freelancing is an appealing lifestyle. It offers autonomy and the opportunity […]

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Juggling a business, crazy hours and a patchy marriage? Separate beds might sound odd, but they could be your relationship’s saviour, say sleep and divorce experts I remember the moment I clocked as a child that my grandparents had separate bedrooms. I came to the conclusion that Grandpa must have snored too loudly. Or perhaps […]

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Worrying new figures reveal that recruitment firms are going bust at the fastest rate in 15 years, with 120 businesses entering liquidation in the last six months alone, according to a City AM analysis of UK government insolvency filings. This analysis points to mounting economic pressures and a slowdown in companies hiring new staff. So, […]

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FREELANCER HEALTH CAMPAIGN The UK government has launched a call for evidence on why men are dying years before women. You might be thinking, “What’s this got to do with me?” If you’re burning the midnight oil as a male freelancer or running your own business. Well, quite a lot. If you are concerned about […]

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Holiday coffee costs in Europe have surged this year. Here’s why Brits may need to pack their own brew to afford their caffeine fix abroad this summer Brits heading to certain European hotspots this year might find their morning caffeine fix comes with a rather bitter aftertaste. A new analysis by Tradingpedia reveals that coffee […]

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Research from YouGov has found that 17% of adults in the UK are rejected credit products. However, the primary cause for this is most likely a lack of knowledge regarding credit and how to manage it. Through the spread of misinformation, myths have arisen which have not been corrected or clarified to the general public. […]

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Prove your analytical thinking skills to clients and unlock new freelance opportunities. Learn how to showcase your problem-solving and data analysis abilities A core skill that hiring companies are clamouring for is analytical thinking. Seven out of ten companies reckon it’s absolutely vital this year, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 The Future of […]

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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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