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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SPECIAL REPORT New freelancer platform promises to protect freelance gaming artists from AI scraping. Could the same be created for other freelancers? Freelance game artists often face exposure, pay, and security challenges. A new platform called Devoted Fusion aims to protect freelancers and simplify studio hiring. Plus, we share how authors including Sarah Townsend and […]

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SPECIAL REPORT: OPINION Investigations in the US, UK, and Europe have revealed that large companies, despite the warnings, still fall foul of anti-competitive practices. This raises the question: if they collude with the competition to control product prices and no-poach clauses, why not freelancer rates? Get the news impacting independent workers you can’t get anywhere […]

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SPECIAL REPORT HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has released a report outlining the government’s assessment of the impact of the IR35 reforms on private sector contractors. However, several sources representing contractors contest the report’s findings, arguing that the reported figures regarding the number of affected individuals and the financial burdens imposed by the reforms do […]

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The future of our towns and cities is being shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and IT contractors are uniquely positioned to seize this burgeoning opportunity. With the rise of AI-powered smart cities, contractors are not only contributing to groundbreaking projects and apps but also commanding lucrative contracts. Get news, career tips and market opportunity updates […]

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SPECIAL REPORT You have to shake things up on your CV and portfolio to land the freelance assignments you want. This report reveals how to future-proof your CV and portfolio, master interview techniques, and confidently transition into your dream freelance career. Is your CV and portfolio updated for the jobs you want or the ones […]

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SPECIAL REPORT & GUIDE We highlight some of the most popular AI tools that freelancers are using and why Deadlines loom, inspiration wanes, and research can quickly turn into a time-sucking rabbit hole. That’s why more freelancers leverage their experience and knowledge with AI tools to streamline their workflow. Often freelancers will have multiple skills […]

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Are you solo self-employed and feeling stuck and uninspired? Not generating enough revenue to feel financially secure? Then a one-week makeover could be just the boost you and your business need Maybe your business isn’t quite resonating with your ideal clients. Or you feel like it’s time for a refresh. Whatever the reason, strategic repackaging […]

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SELF-EMPLOYED & PENSIONS REPORT UK self-employed women face a bleak retirement: low pensions due to pay gap, worsened by divorce Self-employed women in the UK are facing a financial time bomb in retirement, with a significant number lacking adequate pension provision amidst a persistent gender pay gap. Recent statistics paint a worrying picture, especially for […]

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SPECIAL REPORT If you are starting your contracting journey in 2024 or deciding to take an off-payroll job especially one that the recruitment agency insists you work via an umbrella company, then there are some crucial things you need to understand before accepting a contract: what is included in an assignment rate When a client […]

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