Potential US TikTok ban could hurt UK freelancers
In a bid to fight a proposed US law that could force the sale or US market ban, TikTok is deploying its most relatable weapon onto Washington: influencers
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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!-->…
Where have all the slow-clap political speeches gone?
Katherine Steiner-Dicks contemplates the downfall of the inspirational political speech and how it reflects today's lack of political leadership for the self-employed
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“Muffin me”: how to pitch humour to serious clients
In honour of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, The Freelance Informer looks at the art of humour and how solopreneurs should embrace it to stand out from the competition
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Big tech’s child labour problem isn’t going away
TECH TOPIC OF THE WEEK
A recent US court decision has thrown a wrench into the fight against child labour in the tech industry, according to news reports. Will IT contractors speak up or keep silent for fear of losing their jobs?
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How to become more profitable as a freelancer
Freelancer Profits: A Guide to Working Smarter, Not Harder
As a freelancer or solopreneur, your profit margin is directly tied to your financial and personal well-being. Unlike traditional businesses with separate departments, you wear!-->!-->!-->…
Best places for freelancers to live in the UK
Looking for a community that fosters your entrepreneurial spirit? Look no further than the UK's top entrepreneurial regions, revealed in a recent study
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Cheapest places to get on the property ladder in the UK
Scotland takes top spot for most affordable for first-time buyers in the UK
A recent study by L&C Mortgages reveals the most affordable areas in the UK to purchase a property, and Scotland dominates the top of the list.
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“Very thin gruel for SMEs”: self-employed respond to UK Spring Budget
April 2024 Budget key points: what do the self-employed think?
"Very thin gruel for SMEs," that's how Daniel Wiltshire, an actuary and IFA at Wiltshire Wealth, describes Jeremy Hunt's offering in the Spring Budget.
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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.!-->…