OPINION Great Britain needs a consumer spending barometer we can all relate to (and afford) Did you know that The Bank of England uses transactions from coffee chain Pret a Manger to gauge consumer spending and economic activity? “Pret” as it is commonly referred to, is used as an economic indicator because it has a […]

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Small business PR and news platform, Newspage, identified 52 businesses that aren’t out to make millions, or have a “VC steal their soul” but are in it simply to generate enough money to give them a decent and independent lifestyle so they can enjoy life. Is your freelance business giving you the lifestyle you want […]

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For those freelancers that rely solely on a recruitment agency and an umbrella company to bag new projects or fixed contract jobs, you might want to up your game and make your portfolio more accessible to agencies and prospective clients. Step #1: Package samples of your work in digital form Compile 3 to 4 samples […]

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A new study has explored whether students, past and present, consider a degree to hold the prestige it once did in business – or whether entrepreneurial spirit can get you just as far. Or is there a happy medium? Freelancers, business owners and workplace scientists offer their say. New research by comparison site NerdWallet has […]

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Have you heard of NOT ON AMAZON? It’s a Facebook e-commerce community for small independent retailers and artisans. It’s grown faster than ever over the past month. The Freelance Informer finds out why. NOT ON AMAZON, an online community where artists and creatives promote and sell their goods, was set up by self-confessed internet newbie […]

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