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“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…
UK client wants you for a temporary EU gig? Here’s how to navigate the red tape post-Brexit
A freelance LED technician who recently toured the EU with a band highlights what you need to prepare for if you tour or work in the EU on behalf of a UK client. Let's just say prepare for red tape
Brexit has made it harder for British…
Companies suspected of freelancer pay rate fixing
UK regulator investigates TV drama producers for potential cartel-like behaviour
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating scripted drama producers for…
Latest freelance boom: AI content editing jobs
Searches for AI content editing jobs have skyrocketed 10,000% in the past six months according to a Fiverr study. Could this emerging type of copywriting be a good thing or lead us into an era of boring and unoriginal content?
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