News
Autumn Budget 2024: freelancers and small business owners reveal their biggest fears
As the 2024 Autumn Budget approaches, small business owners and freelancers across the UK are anxiously awaiting the Chancellor's announcements on ...
Find
Tech
This guide to end "kill fees" and unffair payment practices could save freelancers from financial ruin
A movement of freelance professionals is demanding an end to the controversial practice of "kill fees" and unfair payment practices What are kill f...
News
Fed up with pay rate and salary secrecy?
Freelance strategist Matthew Knight, who has worked with brands such as LEGO and Google, is leading a movement for salary transparency. He argues t...
News
Expanding abroad just got easier for freelancers
New study shows Once-Only Technical System (OOTS) could save time and money A recent study by the European Commission has found that the Once-Only ...
Guides & Reports
How to reinvent yourself as a freelancer
SPECIAL REPORT You have to shake things up on your CV and portfolio to land the freelance assignments you want. This report reveals how to future-p...
News
The big workplace trend that no one is talking about
The latest employment figures highlight a shifting trend, calling for updates to the workforce rulebook to address the inevitable factor we all fac...
News
You’re never too busy to start a side hustle. Just ask Donald Trump
In what might be the least shocking news to come out of the US 2024 Presidential Election Circus, former President Donald Trump has added another f...
News
What could happen if freelancers hop on the corporate "greedflation" gravy train?
As inflation skyrockets, some corporations are inflating prices beyond their costs—a practice now dubbed "Greedflation." But should freelancers sta...
Career tips
Conquer Small Talk Anxiety: Foolproof Conversation Starters for Networking Events
Networking events can be a mixed bag. On one hand, they're a goldmine for career opportunities, new connections, and fresh ideas. On the other, the...
News
Will Labour Take Away Our Right to Be Self-Employed?
As freelancers, sole traders, and agency contractors, we are often caught in the crossfire of new government policies that aim to reshape the workf...
News
UK Budget: Recruiters warn contractors, clients and umbrella companies to brace for harsh landing
Recruitment agencies and contractors alike are bracing themselves as the new government's Budget proposals loom large, with potential changes that ...
News
What to expect and do if you're fired and rehired
As a fixed-term contractor, you might someday face dismissal and re-engagement (commonly known as "fire and rehire") if your employer seeks to chan...
News
The thrill of creating a secret legacy even your family don't know about
The concept of a "legacy" often evokes images of grand gestures and public recognition. We tend to associate it with the twilight years, a final ac...
Tech
Eurovision's AI experiment shows how filmmakers can cut costs and go green
London-based filmmaker Matthew Blakemore has released a music video project showcasing the creative potential of AI-assisted video produc...
Career tips
"Lost in Translation": how experienced contractors can adapt and lead multigenerational teams
How can experienced or "seasoned" contractors bridge the experience and communication gaps and foster a productive, collaborative work environment ...