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Overwhelmed Freelancer? Cash-Strapped Student? This Unexpected Partnership is Your Answer
Want to grow your business but think you can't afford a helping hand? Santiago Steiner goes beyond the ramen noodle jokes to share why cash-strapped uni students and busy solopreneurs should be collaborating for the benefit of their cash…
University’s head of careers to go freelance
I came across a LinkedIn article the other day that embraced what I have long known to be true: freelance is the future of work.
The LinkedIn post, "Charting New Waters: Navigating the Transition to Self-Employment." was written by…
Why AI-skilled IT veterans could have an edge over other candidates
Experienced IT contractors aged 50 and above could have an advantage over other candidates if they are swift to embrace the latest AI applications. Here's why.
A recent report by Cognizant Technology Solutions found that 40% of CIOs…
Contractor to captivator: how to shift to IT training
There may come a time when some IT professionals may yearn for a different kind of challenge and fulfilment. For these individuals, the path of a freelance IT trainer can offer a rewarding and impactful career shift. But it's not as easy…
Boost your freelance day rate by more than £500 by training to become a data analyst in 6 months
If you want to transition your existing industry knowledge to earn more income as a freelancer then consider adding data analysis to your services. In this report, we highlight the data analysis skills and knowledge that are most in demand…
Childminders in the UK must get rates aligned to survive
Childminding can be a rewarding career. However, self-employed childminders across the UK could be short-changing themselves and their own families with below-living wage rates, agency and set-up fees and ongoing costs.
Childminding is…
Cyber security training: the new career that could keep you outside IR35 and ease you into…
IT contractors looking for a varied client base and a way to ease into semi-retirement may consider a career in corporate IT and cyber security training or higher education. However, who you might be training may surprise you, according to…
Supply teachers: how to cope before you even set foot in the classroom
Being a supply teacher has its benefits, like flexible working. However, the role often has its share of problems. Resolving them is no walk in the park, either.
This article takes a look at the concerns of supply teachers at a time…
Man quits career of 35 years to launch “Middle School MBA”
The old adage that money makes the world go round doesn't always make sense to kids or many adults for that matter. Let's face it, most people will find the concept of business studies and economics "boring" or "too tough to understand."…
Freelancers: the “real life” Teachers that schools need
Many schools and colleges would like to increase their financial and career education efforts but they are hindered by a busy timetable, curriculum and a lack of skills and knowledge. That's according to the Money and Pension Service's…