2024

Fiverr's latest products launched through its "Winter Release" campaign have some welcome additions for freelancers and hiring companies alike. But how do they stack up against the competition? Let's dive into the details and compare…

If you are falling back into old 9 to 5 working patterns then it's time to ask yourself: why? Ah, the freelancer's life. Free from the shackles of the office, beholden only to deadlines and the ever-present hum of self-doubt. But with…

OPINION/WORLD AFFAIRS Shadows of conflict are widening across the globe. Headlines scrolling across our news feeds warn of the return to military conscription and war with Russia. While a return to inscription has been rebuffed as…

GUIDE A guide to the many types of procrastination and how not to let yours cripple your freelance business As a freelancer, you're your own boss. You set your own hours, choose your own projects, and are ultimately responsible for…

Speaking to the Newspage news agency, The Freelance Informer asked lenders, mortgage experts and financial advisers their take on the Conservative Government's talk of encouraging lenders to offer 99% mortgages. Here's what we wanted to…

eBay cuts 1,000 jobs and reduces work for outside contractors Move follows previous layoffs and reflects economic challenges. Impact on contractors and long-term company strategy unclear. In a double blow to its workforce,…

A £300,000 fund has been launched in Greater Manchester to support freelancers and small organisations working in music and the arts. The Inspire Fund will provide grants of between £500 and £2,000. Where do you even start to pitch a…

Millions of Britons are caught in a high-tax trap, squeezed by outdated thresholds and rising incomes. The higher rate tax threshold, frozen since 2021, will continue to lag behind wages until 2028, leaving more and more people dragged…

Tech layoffs set to continue in 2024 despite tug-of-war for AI talent This week, another wave of tech layoffs washed over the industry, with giants like Amazon, YouTube, and Wayfair joining the ranks of those trimming their workforces.…