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UK households with female freelancers should be earning up to 43% more finds study
It's a common misconception that the gender pay gap disappears when you set your own rates. Sadly, that's not the case. Even in the freelance world, women often earn less than men for the same work. This isn't about individual choices;…
Manager Nerds: What’s it like to work for one?
Anthropic's co-founder, Jack Clark, the company behind AI site Claude, has coined the term "Manager Nerds" to describe a new breed of leaders who possess a deep understanding of technology, particularly AI, and use it to enhance their…
New client in a new industry? Here’s how not to feel clueless in your next meeting
If you have ever been in a meeting or Slack channel where someone starts rambling off abbreviations and industry jargon, and you haven’t a clue what they’re talking about, then this guide should help you handle those situations. At the end…
In-demand, high-paying skills freelancers can get in months without a degree
Fancy levelling up your skills and future-proofing your career? But the thought of slogging through a degree at university fills you with dread? Then have a read to discover well-paid, in-demand skills you can often pick up through…
Analytical thinking is the most in-demand skill: here’s how freelancers can prove…
Prove your analytical thinking skills to clients and unlock new freelance opportunities. Learn how to showcase your problem-solving and data analysis abilities
A core skill that hiring companies are clamouring for is analytical…
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.…