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Freelancer’s guide to creating your own sales video
Videos are powerful tools to showcase your skills and land new clients. Here's your roadmap to creating a compelling video that could help convert viewers into clients (even when you're sleeping)
Why Video?
In today's digital age,…
Potential US TikTok ban could hurt UK freelancers
In a bid to fight a proposed US law that could force the sale or US market ban, TikTok is deploying its most relatable weapon onto Washington: influencers
There are reports that the popular social media app has been flying in…
Overwhelmed Freelancer? Cash-Strapped Student? This Unexpected Partnership is Your Answer
Want to grow your business but think you can't afford a helping hand? Santiago Steiner goes beyond the ramen noodle jokes to share why cash-strapped uni students and busy solopreneurs should be collaborating for the benefit of their cash…
“Muffin me”: how to pitch humour to serious clients
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In honour of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, The Freelance Informer looks at the art of humour and how solopreneurs should embrace it to stand out from the competition
Humour, when used strategically, can…
YouTube music Cognizant contractors axed and escorted off premises in 20 minutes
In an ironic turn of events, members of the YouTube Music Content Operations team, represented by the Alphabet Workers Union (AWU), were informed they were being laid off during a live Austin, Texas City Council meeting on February 29th.…
IR35: the demise of UK’s free press and democracy?
We ask Dave "Mr. IR35" Chaplin's take on the latest Parliamentary news on IR35 and how it is impacting businesses, freelancers and our "free" press
OPINION/Q&A
IR35 has arguably taken its toll on UK Plc, small companies and…
Publicis Groupe cuts freelancers, pumps staff bonuses
French advertising giant Publicis Groupe has reported record profits and staff bonuses while slashing its use of freelance workers by 27%, according to Campaign Live. This move could have a significant impact on freelancers working in the…
Fiverr’s new products: how do they compare to the competition?
Fiverr's latest products launched through its "Winter Release" campaign have some welcome additions for freelancers and hiring companies alike. But how do they stack up against the competition? Let's dive into the details and compare…
Manchester’s £300k freelancer fund now open – bid expert shares tips for a winning…
A £300,000 fund has been launched in Greater Manchester to support freelancers and small organisations working in music and the arts. The Inspire Fund will provide grants of between £500 and £2,000. Where do you even start to pitch a…
How to Make It as a Freelance Stylist
GUIDE
Stylists are often the masterminds behind those breathtaking editorial spreads and celebrity looks. However, the world of fashion is a competitive field, and it takes more than just good taste to make it.
Budding stylists can…