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5 ways to integrate your work with your life and feel good about it
The work-life balance is arguably a myth. Many freelancers who are juggling a young family or caring for an elderly parent can testify to that. So, what’s the solution to keeping everyone happy, including yourself, without guilt and less…
How to rethink your career when your freelance niche is threatened by AI
With automation reshaping the job market, many are asking: Are my skills safe? A new study reveals which jobs are most at risk from AI and what you can do about it
We all know technology is changing how we work, but a new study by a…
Mr. Altman, AI isn’t just for young workers: Wisdom and experience are the ultimate AI…
Sam Altman's concerns about older workers and AI miss a key point. This article presents a new, inspiring angle for freelancers and contractors to use their decades of experience as a unique advantage in the AI era.
You've heard it all.…
How to land clients who truly get you
Stop chasing any old gig. Here's how to find, vet, and pitch to companies that share your values for work that pays well and feels worthwhile.
Money isn't everything. Although in those quiet periods it can seem like it is. Yet, at…
Successful freelancer profiles are made not born: how to fix yours to get more job offers
Transform your profile from overlooked to in-demand with these simple strategies that helped one freelancer increase job invites from one to six per week
Freelance low/no-code AI automation and integration specialist Favour…
Stop chasing clients. Make them come to you instead
Go from a desperate freelancer to trusted expert using strategic information-sharing techniques
Most freelancers do client hunting ineffectively. They chase people, pitch their services, and wonder why prospects don't want to talk.…
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,…