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Don’t feel like a fool again. Bulletproof your freelance contracts with essential clauses
Time and time again, a freelancer will receive a brief from a client, agree on the rate (that the client proposes – first mistake) along with a deadline to submit the work. This is all done via email. Then, the freelancer files the work,…
Freelancer platforms v. your own brand: which one is best for you?
Most days, the team at The Freelance Informer spots a LinkedIn or X post about clients ghosting freelancers or refusing to pay them on time. For these two reasons alone, some freelancers believe working via platforms is a safer bet.…
How to learn the AI-proof skill everyone can master
Ironically, despite thousands of tech layoffs being made to fund AI models, we’re told the most sought-after skills in the AI boom will be human-specific. Skills such as creativity, complex problem-solving, emotional intelligence and…
How to start generating passive income in a weekend
Trading your time for money gets exhausting. The solution? Create digital assets in less time than you think to generate passive income. We offer some ideas to inspire and get you started.
If you have been in the freelancer game,…
AI’s data crisis: Why freelancers and content creators are about to become tech’s most…
SPECIAL REPORT
The capabilities of artificial Intelligence (AI) are moving at a Herculean pace. “From anaesthetists to customer service to graphic design, no role is safe unless you're prepared for what's coming,” according to accounts…
How freelancers can negotiate to double their rates without losing clients
Learn why most freelancers leave hundreds of pounds on the table, and how Stanford and Harvard-backed negotiating tactics can transform your earning power
You've just finished a brilliant pitch to a potential client. They love your…
Boost your bank balance: How to use your LinkedIn network and your social life to attract better…
Are you a freelancer looking to attract better clients and more money?
A study reveals a link between a founder's social network on LinkedIn and the financial success of their company. This means your online connections could directly…
Freelancer’s guide to spotting exploitative unpaid work trials in interviews
GUIDES & REPORTS
Freelancers and job hunters frequently get asked by prospective hiring companies for work trials or assessments. This is increasingly coming in the form of speculative or "spec" work and end-client pitches.
Many…
The Ghosting Game: How pandemic-era hiring has become psychological warfare for freelancers
The pandemic has turned many hiring managers and clients into apathetic ghosting gatekeepers, leaving freelancers battling psychological warfare. We look at the dangers of ghosting in recruitment and how candidates can come out the other…
The Toughest Sells: How Social Media Managers Crack Industry’s Hardest Nuts
From clinical trials to funeral services, some industries face unique marketing challenges on social media. We explore the psychology behind the toughest sells and reveal proven strategies that can turn sceptics into advocates
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