The Freelancers' Lunch
Mel Robbins: how to bounce back from betrayal
In this Freelancer's Lunch, we turn to motivation expert and podcast host Mel Robbins. Mel shares her experience of being betrayed by someone she t...
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Fashion
Freelancer to founder: how to get up after a nasty fall
We share tips and experiences from resilient entrepreneur and investor Sophia Amoruso who founded and rose to rapid entrepreneurial fame with her f...
Freelancer Finance
How can IT contractors make passive income?
As an IT contractor, you have some unique skills and knowledge that can be leveraged to generate passive income streams. Here are a few ideas you c...
Freelancer turned Founder
Master the Leap: Former IT contractors share their tips on how to transition from freelancer to founder to create passive income and financial freedom
Freelance IT contractors, the backbone of many projects, often possess a unique blend of technical prowess and entrepreneurial spirit. But what hap...
Freelancer Finance
Freelancers: How to get financially fit in 6 months
As a freelancer, you know the importance of hustle and flexibility. But when it comes to your finances, are you feeling fit and ready for the year ...
Health
Are you depressed or just sleep deprived?
Can't sleep? Your mood might be feeling it too. Freelancers could be more prone to poor sleeping habits than others, which is why we look at the da...
Health
Why do people in Blue Zones sleep better at night?
Several factors in the Blue Zones lifestyle contribute to their residents' good sleep habits. We highlight a few here that you can adopt in your da...
News
Upwork freelancers face account deactivations over name mismatches, sparking community concern
Freelancers on the popular platform Upwork are expressing frustration and worry after experiencing account deactivations due to discrepancies betwe...
News
We predict weirdest side hustles to trend in 2024
Ah, the allure of the side hustle. In 2024, with the ever-evolving gig economy and our collective thirst for unique income streams, we can expect s...
Career tips
Are you aware of these freelance scams?
The New Year is upon us and many freelancers will be looking to land new clients. Whether you have been working independently for years or through ...
News
Some APP scam victims to get quicker reimbursement
The Payment Systems Regulator is putting in place stronger protections and reimbursement measures for victims of APP scams. Read more to find out w...
News
New UAE corporate tax to impact freelancers
The introduction of corporate tax in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will impact many individuals conducting business there including freelancers, c...
News
Another umbrella company caught in a tax avoidance scheme. The scope of damage yet to be determined
The latest discovery by HMRC of an umbrella company servicing contractors is likely part of a tax avoidance scheme is a stark reminder to freelance...
Tech
25 Reasons why HMRC could use AI for umbrella company background checks
Automating background checks to weed out tax-avoiding umbrella companies could save HMRC time and resources compared to manual investigations. It c...
Career tips
Freelancers, we rode the Hot Mess Express in 2023. Now it's time to hop on the Second Chance Special
Before you dive headfirst into 2024 with sour grapes, here's how to carry out a freelancer "year in "review". Something careers Tedx Talk guru Hele...