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Are you just imagining it or is someone sneakily disrespecting you at work?
Unmask hidden disrespect, and reclaim your worth with clients and collaborators. Learn to identify microaggressions, protect your well-being, and build respectful relationships
We've all felt it. That prickle of unease after an…
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…
Freelancer strategies for surviving political conversations with clients and co-workers
Recent snap political decisions and tech layoffs are causing widespread concern. Rightfully so, especially when actions and policies hit close to home. But if you're a freelancer, keeping your emotions in check on politics is essential.…
Is it time to rethink your niche as a freelancer?
It's natural for priorities and passions to evolve. If your freelance career isn't feeling as fulfilling as it once was, you're not alone. Perhaps your industry is facing challenges, or you're simply craving something new. Embrace the…
Headhunter shares CV tips to land more interviews
Online freelancer profiles have become slicker than ever. But when it comes to CVs, well, those might need a complete makeover for 2025, according to Sarah Leembruggen, MD and senior comms executive search specialist at The Works
“We…
Why freelancers should think more like comedians
What if we told you there's a way to unlock greater success by embracing a skill usually associated with comedy troupes?
Improv, short for improvisation, is the art of spontaneous performance. It's about thinking on your feet, embracing…
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…
Freelancers, stop giving away free advice: How to hook clients without giving away too much in…
One of the biggest hurdles for many freelancers, particularly those starting out, is figuring out how much to reveal in an initial "free" client consultation. How do you show your expertise and value without giving away so much advice that…
Hiring freeze to continue in 2025: here’s how freelancers can secure payments and still thrive
The number of job vacancies has been sliding in the last quarter, which could mean a recession is heading our way. While freelancers could be in higher demand other challenges could arise when companies are pinching their pennies. Here we…