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How to build passive income for freelancers
UK freelancers are still optimistic, but day rates are stuck. Here's how freelancers can build passive income and break the cycle
UK freelancers are feeling surprisingly upbeat about 2026. Research from contractor insurer Qdos, based on…
Follow John Assaraf’s tips and see what happens to your business
That big goal you’re delaying, the premium rate you’re too nervous to charge, or the dream client you’ve yet to pitch? It’s all within your control. But how do you conquer the self-doubt holding you back? We’ve broken down the free, core…
Is a mock freelancer portfolio worth It? (How to use spec work to land dream clients)
Want to land dream clients or break into a new industry? Learn how to build a high-converting mock freelancer portfolio with this step-by-step guide.
Do you have a dream brand or client you’re dying to work with? Or perhaps there’s…
Freelance career change at 61: How copywriter Bronwen Armor reinvented her purpose
Want to bulletproof your freelance business and fall back in love with your work? University research shows that combining autonomy, curiosity, and purpose is the ultimate recipe for career fulfilment. When copywriter Bronwen Armor…
How to use corporate financial reports to vet your clients and leverage negotiations
New transparency laws mean freelancers can vet their clients and easily spot bad payers before signing a contract or starting work
Taking on a new corporate client can be both exciting and a gamble. You submit your work on time. Then,…
UK freelancer strategy: Which client size fits your business goals? [Pros & Cons]
We highlight which client path best suits the candidate's and hiring company's goals, depending on whether you are a freelancer, fixed-term contractor or temp worker
No matter what you do for a living or your worker status, artificial…
Step-by-step guide on how to host your first LinkedIn Live Event. Plus, what’s changing on 22…
Everything you need to go live with confidence.
What are LinkedIn Live Events?
They are interactive, real-time video or audio broadcasts streamed directly on LinkedIn, where many of your target clients will already be connected.…
18-month countdown for freelancer marketers to secure their future as fractional AI-powered CMOs
For the freelance marketing community, the clock is ticking. Industry experts warn that a narrow 18-month window remains for independent professionals to secure their future before the market is permanently transformed.
By the end…
Stop paralysing your potential: Why the freedom to fail in community theatre could have a…
Forget the pursuit of perfection that keeps you stuck. Discover how stepping into the "messy middle" of community theatre can dismantle your fear of failure, sharpen your freelance pitching, and even unite your family through the…
Freelancers must prepare for corporate layoff wave and have case studies ready
As UK unemployment edges towards 5.8%, self-employed workers and freelancers face a paradox: the permanent job market they might return to is about to get a lot harder to crack. Here's what that means for your positioning.
The…