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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: infl...
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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-strappe...
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"Muffin me": how to pitch humour to serious clients
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED In honour of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, The Freelance Informer looks at the art of humour and how solopreneurs shou...
Tech
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 t...
IR35
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...
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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%, accordin...
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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...
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Manchester's £300k freelancer fund now open - bid expert shares tips for a winning application
A £300,000 fund has been launched in Greater Manchester to support freelancers and small organisations working in music and the arts. The Inspire F...
Creative/Editorial/Media
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 compet...
Creative/Editorial/Media
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 o...
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Companies suspected of freelancer pay rate fixing
UK regulator investigates TV drama producers for potential cartel-like behaviour Be informed, be Freelancer Informed! | Freelance Informer The Comp...
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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 copyw...