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OPINION Canada's rate of self-employment is sliding and that's bad news for the Canadian economy. We see a similar trend happening in the UK. Will the UK's Conservative Party do anything to make an impact? The UK and Canada both…

UK freelancers surveyed by freelance jobs platform YunoJuno saw an average increase in day rates of around 10% in 2023, with the average freelancer earning £375 per day. Yet there are huge gaps in pay within the same industry, the survey…

If you want to transition your existing industry knowledge to earn more income as a freelancer then consider adding data analysis to your services. In this report, we highlight the data analysis skills and knowledge that are most in demand…

We look at The Devon Work Hubs network, a group of 24 coworking spaces across Devon to see why freelancers and small business owners call them a lifeline Kids crawling the walls and you can't think straight? Do you have a partner who…

Creating packages for your freelance services is a great way to save time, earn more money, and make it easier for clients to understand what you offer. We show you how to get started on creating your own packages along with a few examples…

OPINION Is it possible for a deadline-dependent freelancer to work less than 8 hours per day and pay the bills? I came across an article the other day that questioned the validity of the 8-hour workday. The premise of the article was…

A study has found that two in three freelancers do not know the age they can afford to retire. We look at how freelancers can reverse-engineer their retirement plans and longevity to get the most out of their "golden years" Concerns…

SPECIAL REPORT: ARTS & CULTURE IN BRITAIN On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, we reflect on the importance of art and culture in society and the central role freelancers have always played in the economy. But for many…

This article was updated on 27.11.2023 For anyone with a side hustle, whether that's making extra income from Airbnb, getting assignments through a freelancer jobs platform or selling items on Ebay, HMRC will have more data on your…

Could playing a musical instrument bring out the best in you? It has for some. We look at the many benefits that music and learning a musical instrument can have on a freelancer's mindset Here's one way to beat the blues. Start playing…