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AI adaptability expert: The future of freelance work is not what you think
In an interview with Eryn Peters, startup adviser and co-founder of The AI Maturity Index, The Freelance Informer learns that everything about the future of work will be turned on its head. And it's looking like good news for freelancers
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Nail your freelancer elevator pitch into one sentence: attract dream clients across all platforms
Creating an elevator pitch may sound daunting and time-consuming for a freelancer. But it is well worth the effort. Here's how to boil down your brilliance into one cracking sentence
Here we share some tips on how you can encapsulate…
Are you just imagining it or is someone sneakily disrespecting you at work?
Unmask hidden disrespect, and reclaim your worth with clients and collaborators. Learn to identify microaggressions, protect your well-being, and build respectful relationships
We've all felt it. That prickle of unease after an…
How to use pro wrestling’s ‘persona’ marketing tactics to attract more freelance…
Think pro wrestling is all theatrics? Think again, writes Santiago Steiner. Beneath the spectacle lies a shrewd marketing strategy. We reveal the surprising techniques freelancers can use to build a magnetic personal brand to attract…
Freelancer strategies for surviving political conversations with clients and co-workers
Recent snap political decisions and tech layoffs are causing widespread concern. Rightfully so, especially when actions and policies hit close to home. But if you're a freelancer, keeping your emotions in check on politics is essential.…
Is it time to rethink your niche as a freelancer?
It's natural for priorities and passions to evolve. If your freelance career isn't feeling as fulfilling as it once was, you're not alone. Perhaps your industry is facing challenges, or you're simply craving something new. Embrace the…
Headhunter shares CV tips to land more interviews
Online freelancer profiles have become slicker than ever. But when it comes to CVs, well, those might need a complete makeover for 2025, according to Sarah Leembruggen, MD and senior comms executive search specialist at The Works
“We…
Why freelancers should think more like comedians
What if we told you there's a way to unlock greater success by embracing a skill usually associated with comedy troupes?
Improv, short for improvisation, is the art of spontaneous performance. It's about thinking on your feet, embracing…
Don’t charge late fees or enforce terms as a freelancer? Then don’t expect to be taken seriously
Why specificity is key when setting rates, terms and fees
Many industries thrive on the creativity and expertise of freelancers, none possibly more than the fashion sector. A new report from The Business of Fashion emphasises the…
Forget resolutions: 5 things freelancers can do instead
It's that time of year again: the season of self-reflection and, let's be honest, self-doubt. We set over-ambitious goals and resolutions that quickly fizzle out, only to resurface next year, leaving us mentally kicking ourselves for…