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Twice the talent, double the traction: why freelancers should start pitching together
Teaming up with another freelancer can be a game-changer, transforming your solo venture into a more resilient business
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For years, the image of the lone wolf freelancer has been glorified. Yet, a growing number of…
Manager Nerds: What’s it like to work for one?
Anthropic's co-founder, Jack Clark, the company behind AI site Claude, has coined the term "Manager Nerds" to describe a new breed of leaders who possess a deep understanding of technology, particularly AI, and use it to enhance their…
Leaner start-ups, fewer roles? The “tiny teams” trend and what it means for freelancers…
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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…
Is there enough work to go around for freelancers?
The freelance workforce is rapidly expanding, raising concerns about market saturation
In a previously reported article on how to develop a top-rated freelancer persona, The Freelance Informer highlighted that the number of people…
How to use pro wrestling’s ‘persona’ marketing tactics to attract more freelance…
Think pro wrestling is all theatrics? Think again, writes Santiago Steiner. Beneath the spectacle lies a shrewd marketing strategy. We reveal the surprising techniques freelancers can use to build a magnetic personal brand to attract…
Freelancers: here’s how to get the most out of tech conferences
Tech conference insights: AI, networking, freelance opportunities. Learn how to maximise events like Talent Arena
Do you ever find yourself feeling a bit out of sorts at those massive tech conferences? Networking a bit of a chore?…
YunoJuno Freelancer Rates Report 2025: what it reveals about your ability to survive as a freelancer
What's interesting about the freelance jobs market right now is this weird situation where companies are laying people off, yet they're also struggling to find people with the right skills. It's a hair-puller for those looking for more…
Find your check-in buddies to stop the “lonelies” becoming more serious
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…
Don’t charge late fees or enforce terms as a freelancer? Then don’t expect to be taken seriously
Why specificity is key when setting rates, terms and fees
Many industries thrive on the creativity and expertise of freelancers, none possibly more than the fashion sector. A new report from The Business of Fashion emphasises the…
Forget resolutions: 5 things freelancers can do instead
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…