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...
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Lifestyle
New York's afternoon tea on wheels tour is a hit
Love afternoon tea? Love New York? Just want to get into the warmth in the winter or air conditioning in summer and still see all that New York Cit...
Tech
Australia, UK, and US deployment of AI to track submarines in Asia Pacific calls for freelance skills
The development of AI-powered maritime surveillance systems is on the fast track following a tri-national alliance. This means it will be an all-ha...
Tech
Why AI-skilled IT veterans could have an edge over other candidates
Experienced IT contractors aged 50 and above could have an advantage over other candidates if they are swift to embrace the latest AI applications....
Education & EdTech
Contractor to captivator: how to shift to IT training
There may come a time when some IT professionals may yearn for a different kind of challenge and fulfilment. For these individuals, the path of a f...
Career tips
Ditch the time wasters: how to discover what makes you tick as a freelancer and relaunch your services
With the new year upon us, it is an opportune time to discover what you are really good at as a freelancer so you can drop the tasks or projects th...
IR35
HMRC's misinformation on IR35 sparks concern
OPINION Intense questioning of HMRC Permanent Secretary Jim Harra by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over IR35 has raised concerns about the ac...
Tech
Mozilla launches Solo an AI-powered website builder for freelancers and solopreneurs
Mozilla has launched Solo, an AI-powered website builder, designed specifically for independent professionals and entrepreneurs. Still in Beta, Sol...
News
Former Liverpool Football Player and Sky Sports Pundit Phil Thompson Loses IR35 Case
Sky Sports pundit, Phil Thompson, loses £300,000 IR35 case In a recent tax case ruling, it has been determined that former Liverpool football playe...
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Umbrella workers take law into own hands to claim lost benefits
Umbrella workers urged to claim withheld holiday pay and lost benefits in what is seen as two calls to justice putting compliance outfit in the spo...
Lifestyle
How to Survive the Holidays Without Shoving Aunt Mildred into the Turkey
With a dash of dry humour and a sprinkle of deflection, we share some tips on how to navigate even the most awkward family gatherings with grace an...
Career tips
Food as Medicine: the next big freelance opportunity
The "food is medicine" movement is a growing recognition that nutrition plays a crucial role in preventing, managing, and even treating a wide rang...
News
James Robertson: A Pioneering Voice in Self-Employment and the Future of Work
Obituary James Robertson (11 August 1928 – 9 November 2023), a renowned futurist and social commentator, left an indelible mark on the world of sel...
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Freelance economy could help get 4.5 million of the UK's children out of poverty. But perhaps not with this government
OPINION Despite the country's relative affluence, over 4.5 million children in the UK are living in poverty, an issue that has worsened despite - o...
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Despite mass layoffs freelancers no longer a "threat" to exsiting employees says report
In the face of mass layoffs that swept several industries in the past two years, businesses are expected to embrace freelance talent to fill critic...