April 2023

Reports are coming out of the US that recently laid-off Amazon and Microsoft employees are being offered contracting jobs for their previous roles but without benefits and at much lower pay. Could these insensitive recruitment tactics put…

Over half (57%) of UK workers laid off since December 2022, are now exploring alternatives to full-time work as they lose faith in salaried work, finds a new report. One in four of those surveyed is considering moving back in with their…

Childminding can be a rewarding career. However, self-employed childminders across the UK could be short-changing themselves and their own families with below-living wage rates, agency and set-up fees and ongoing costs. Childminding is…

Anyone that has wished they could read faster but never thought it possible probably hasn't tried bionic reading. For many that have tried it, it is a life changer. We find out how it works and how can you access it Be informed, be…

4 in 5 ransomware attacks include threats beyond data encryption and are now focusing on emotional manipulation, according to CyberEdge Group's Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR). A cybersecurity awareness expert with a background in…

New research has discovered the top 10 cheapest Spanish cities to live in for digital nomads, with Ávila taking the top spot If you are considering working remotely in Spain this year, whether, for a week or several months, you may want…

Contractors, freelancers and fractional consultants are all in demand, but how do they differ and how does IR35 come into play? Highly skilled consultants and contractors could equally find fulfilment in helping small and mid-sized…

IT professionals that have recently left roles at large tech companies are finding new and rewarding salaried and freelance career opportunities at SMEs and startups in non-tech industries Be informed, be Freelancer Informed! |…

One app that has been particularly instrumental in helping individuals build their freelance businesses is NextDoor, a social networking platform designed specifically for neighbourhoods and local businesses. What is NextDoor? …

1400 Amazon drivers have launched a bid for employment rights. The employment tribunal case comes at a time when highly skilled solo self-employed freelancers are finding it harder to be truly independent without companies forcing them…