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Turn your love of shopping into a freelance career
For many people, shopping is an exhilarating diversion from the daily grind. But shopping in the cost of living crisis? That's put a dampener on things. Some serial shoppers have therefore had to resort to window shopping (on and offline).…
How to pitch yourself as a panellist and guest speaker to boost your freelance career
Raising your profile to a larger audience through public speaking engagements is an excellent way to promote your expertise and services. We highlight some steps to take before you approach event organisers including a sample pitch email.…
One of the best places to look for high-paying freelance work
Looking for a smarter way to source new clients? Then you might want to start looking into private equity-backed businesses or portfolio companies ("portcos") since they often have larger budgets.
Portcos or rather their investors are…
Freelancers: How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Employment Status in the UK
Freelance Informer readers are increasingly frustrated about how their working status is never quite clear-cut with clients or the tax man. We turn to Seb Maley of contractor insurer Qdos to get some clarity for readers about the murky…
Ways freelancers can make passive income with what they already know
We look at 3 ways freelancers can transition their know-how into evergreen content that could be generated into passive income
If you're a freelancer, you know that the feast-or-famine lifestyle can be tough. One month you're rolling…
How to create and conduct a paid webinar in 5 steps
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Paid webinars are a great way to generate leads, sales, and brand awareness. But how do you create and conduct a successful paid webinar? We provide some tips and steps to help you make this happen
If you have ever…
How to make passive income from blogging
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…
Client profitability and CEO bonus payouts: could they be bargaining tools when pitching to clients?
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…
BBC, Channel 4 and NFTS to host free masterclasses for freelance writers
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…
How to write thought leadership articles to land higher-paying clients
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…