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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…
The best freelance jobs of 2023: high pay, low hustle, and career stability
What determines the best freelance jobs? A new report ranks freelance industries by best paid, least hustle, most stable and least competitive. Where does yours stand and is it time to make a change?
Freelancing is never just about the…
How do I communicate to a client that their demands and manners are unacceptable?
A writer asks The Freelance Informer what to do in a tricky situation and we offer our suggestions to make your concerns heard in a professional way including an email template
As a freelancer, you may sometimes encounter clients who…
Freelancing on a platform vs. independent
There are two main ways to freelance: you can either work on a platform or be truly independent. We highlight the pros and cons of both to help you decide
Platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal and Yuno Juno allow freelancers to connect…
Could AI become obsolete in just a matter of years?
AI's bottleneck isn't about tech, but something else. Katherine Steiner-Dicks reports
When it comes to reading comprehension, speech recognition and image identification, artificial intelligence (AI) or more specifically language models…
IT contractors and AI: Do your communication and problem-solving skills need a reboot?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, IT contractors are facing new challenges and expectations. Human expectations. To be successful in this changing landscape, IT contractors will be wise to develop strong communication…
How freelancers can get paid to travel the world
The dream of many people is to travel the world and experience different cultures. But for most people, this dream is just that - a dream. However, there are a number of legitimate ways that remote workers and freelancers can get paid to…
Could you be a freelancer with undiagnosed ADHD?
What are the behaviour patterns of ADHD in adulthood? Would you be able to spot them? Here we look at the gender-shared and gender-specific signs of ADHD. We also share expert tips and resources to help you overcome any behaviours that…
Between projects? Here’s how freelancers can make the most of their time off and come back…
When you are working between projects or looking for new clients, could you be using that time more effectively to advance your career? We look at ways that freelancers can make the most of their time off between projects to boost their…
How to create a killer online freelance portfolio
Don't leave creating your freelance portfolio to chance. Consider it one of your most important assets. Here we take you through the steps of choosing a portfolio app creator and what to include in your portfolio to make it stand out
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