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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…
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…