Publisher - Empowering the Freelance Economy

We share tips and experiences from resilient entrepreneur and investor Sophia Amoruso who founded and rose to rapid entrepreneurial fame with her fashion business Nasty Gal. Her business was eventually sold for a fraction of its former…

As an IT contractor, you have some unique skills and knowledge that can be leveraged to generate passive income streams. Here are a few ideas you can explore Passive income usually requires upfront work. Building and establishing these…

Freelance IT contractors, the backbone of many projects, often possess a unique blend of technical prowess and entrepreneurial spirit. But what happens when these skilled soloists decide to strike out on their own and build their own…

As a freelancer, you know the importance of hustle and flexibility. But when it comes to your finances, are you feeling fit and ready for the year ahead? We set out a 6-month plan to help build your wealth and downgrade your debt New…

Can't sleep? Your mood might be feeling it too. Freelancers could be more prone to poor sleeping habits than others, which is why we look at the dark connection between sleep and depression and how to approach and eventually overcome both …

Several factors in the Blue Zones lifestyle contribute to their residents' good sleep habits. We highlight a few here that you can adopt in your daily routine so you are sleeping like a baby come nighttime Habits that are part of a…

Freelancers on the popular platform Upwork are expressing frustration and worry after experiencing account deactivations due to discrepancies between their Upwork profile names and their legal names on payment methods. The issue raises…

Ah, the allure of the side hustle. In 2024, with the ever-evolving gig economy and our collective thirst for unique income streams, we can expect some weird and wonderful side hustles to emerge in 2024 Forget about dog walking and…

The New Year is upon us and many freelancers will be looking to land new clients. Whether you have been working independently for years or through a freelance jobs platform we highlight some tips to avoid becoming a victim of freelance…

The Payment Systems Regulator is putting in place stronger protections and reimbursement measures for victims of APP scams. Read more to find out what these scams entail, what they look like, how to avoid them, the process of getting…