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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.…

Freelance software developers and contractors are on high alert following Microsoft's decision to integrate GitHub into its new CoreAI division. This article explores the potential ramifications for freelancers and fixed-term contractors,…

Advertising giant WPP's dramatic freelancer cuts signal industry shift toward automation and internal efficiency. But will its clients feel cheated on creativity? Global advertising holding company WPP has dramatically reduced its…

Discover how making small monthly mortgage overpayments could free up thousands for your business, pension pot, and retirement dreams – while dodging costly early repayment traps If you're like most self-employed professionals, you're…

New data shows Chief Information Officers and leadership roles earn six-figure salaries, but other positions pay much less. We examine pay trends and explain why some roles suit contractors better than others Show me the money:…

Turkey is becoming a more popular holiday destination for UK tourists. But if you are looking for a last-minute and budget-friendly getaway, what destinations does Turkey offer? In 2024, 4.4 million British tourists…

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…

A new, high-impact role is emerging in the startup scene. Blending technical skills with business strategy, the go-to-market engineer is a game-changer for companies and a huge opportunity for freelancers. But what skills and experience do…

Self-employed workers excluded from working people definition face financial strain, pension problems and jitters about upcoming Autumn Budget If you work for a living, you're a working person, right? It shouldn't matter whether you…

Learn how to no longer be a victim of the late payment culture in the freelance economy and gain hundreds of pounds back each year The UK government's new "toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation" has highlighted a…