September 2023

Freelancers can make passive income from blogging in a number of ways. Here we show you some examples and what to consider before you get started According to recent research, it takes an average of 20 months to start making money with…

New research carried out by freelance jobs platform Fiverr could backfire on freelancers as its report indicates that work can be carried out in less time and office-based work is preferred Almost 70% of UK workers say they could…

We suggest freelancers and contractors look to CEO bonus payouts and company profitability to be better informed when pitching and negotiating rates There is no proven direct correlation between the size of a company's CEO bonus and…

THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED ON 19.09.23 FREENOW, the taxi app, is getting mixed messages from taxi drivers and union members about giving drivers the freedom to choose if they want to be employees or self-employed. Could there be…

Many digital nomads will look to the sun-filled coasts of Eastern and Southern Spain, but those on the hunt for the Spanish way of life, but with a cooler microclimate might want to explore Northern Spain's Basque region. We look at two…

The BBC, Channel 4 and the National Film and Television School are collaborating to deliver two weeks of free online sessions aimed at freelancers working in the UK. The schedule which takes place between 2-13…

Whether you are an independent freelancer or umbrella contractor worker you should consider writing at least one thought leadership piece. Doing so could promote your knowledge and experience to advance your career. It could also help you…

OPINION There are signs emerging that higher tax rates and fees for the self-employed could be on the cards to pay for the Companies House overhaul and new laws over off-payroll non-compliance Many people believe that most problems…

Welcome to the first Freelance Job in the Spotlight where we profile out-of-the-ordinary freelance jobs from around the world. For the inaugural launch of the new section, we turn to the high-stakes world of hostage negotiation. Who…

Companies House will be granted new powers and that means it will have to charge higher fees, the government has reported The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill is already making its way through Parliament. This…