Career tips

The number of qualified financial advisers in the UK is on the decline, leaving a gap in career-changing opportunities. The Freelance Informer speaks to someone who made the career change to the industry and is now self-employed and loving…

Colour has an impact on how people treat and react to you. Whether it be the colours of your car, clothes, the colour of your hair or the colours of makeup you choose - they all have an effect. That's according to research conducted by two…

The solo entrepreneur boom of the COVID-19 pandemic bucked the typical pattern of company creation during other economic times of crisis, according to new research by the Bank of England (BoE). But there are signs this boom could be…

A lot has been said about employment, inactivity and job vacancies over the pandemic, but what’s happening to earnings? Salary trends in earnings using payroll data from HMRC revealed which sectors are seeing the highest…

Not feeling the work-life balance lately? Feeling constantly under pressure with not enough time in the day to finish assignments? Then these time management tips for freelancers just might help you get that balance again. Focus &…

Inside IR35 jobs have made skilled contractors question if they can even afford this method of employment. What’s the point if you are no longer self-employed? Are forced to become an umbrella employee, which, for some, has meant late…

“Most of us, most of the time, aren’t consciously trying to be the centre of attention. But we can fall into this trap subconsciously, focusing on ourselves in ways that are anti-charismatic. Humour me for a moment and try this exercise…”…