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Why advertising legend Jon Williams is putting 100% of his faith in freelancers to build his…
The Freelance Informer speaks with Jon Williams, a man of many advertising industry-firsts, about why he has placed freelancers at the heart of his latest venture
Advertising agencies can afford to mess up, frankly, and still get paid.…
Expanding abroad just got easier for freelancers
New study shows Once-Only Technical System (OOTS) could save time and money
A recent study by the European Commission has found that the Once-Only Technical System (OOTS) could save freelancers significant time and money when expanding…
Spain’s freelancers lack fun in the sun, finds report. Could joining a community group help?
Spain is one of the most popular places for freelancers to live as digital nomads. The lower cost of living compared to other places in Europe and elsewhere, plus the sunshine and social atmosphere are all attractions. Thing is, despite…
Tax Raids and Pension Cuts Fueling British Exodus
If people from brickies to biotech researchers are considering moving to more hospitable economies, where are they looking? A new report by virtual UK number provider Xpatfone, provided their latest findings of the top 10 most searched…
Freelancers earning below EUR33 per hour could be deemed employees by new Dutch law
Netherlands Prepares Third Attempt at Defining Employment Relationships
The Dutch government is once again trying to provide much-needed clarity on the distinction between employment and self-employment with a new law, the "Wet…
Italy: the digital nomad visa we’ve been waiting for
Italy is offering a digital nomad visa specifically designed for remote workers, following a trend popularised by other European nations. Many freelancers have been waiting for Italy's digital nomad visa programme to launch. But what are…
Competition among Spain’s freelancers heats up
The European freelance market is experiencing a mixed bag of emotions, with Spain showing a significant drop in freelancer confidence due to increased fees and fierce competition among freelance talent, according to a new report by…
Aumenta la competencia entre autónomos en España
El mercado freelance europeo se encuentra en un estado de transformación, con diferentes países experimentando tendencias contrastantes. En España, preocupa la caída significativa en la confianza de los autónomos, que contrasta con el…
YouTube music Cognizant contractors axed and escorted off premises in 20 minutes
In an ironic turn of events, members of the YouTube Music Content Operations team, represented by the Alphabet Workers Union (AWU), were informed they were being laid off during a live Austin, Texas City Council meeting on February 29th.…
US freelancers may have no choice but to vote for Trump due to Biden-imposed federal rule
A lawsuit filed in the US state of Tennessee against a new Biden administration-imposed rule regarding worker classification has raised concerns for freelancers on both sides of the Atlantic
The Beacon Center of Tennessee, a free-market…