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The gig economy was virtually non-existent a decade ago. In a decade, freelancers have established themselves as viable - and in many cases - highly effective for small businesses and enterprises alike. And...

If you’re a freelancer, and if you’ve ever wondered how you’ll save for retirement, then you’re not alone. In fact, approximately 15 million people in the U.S. have...

Being a freelancer requires constant work and commitment. You cannot thrive in this environment if you are not self-reliable and well aware of your responsibilities. In reality, freelancing often comes with overwhelming responsibilities....

Designers make up the majority of IT freelance-related careers, with UI/UX designers accounting for around half of these. The reason so many designers decide to go freelance is down to the fact...

As any seasoned entrepreneur knows, customer engagement strategies are the bedrock of doing business. Customers - whether ordinary consumers or business clients - expect their needs to be paramount, and woe betide anybody...

Are you a freelancer searching for a new role? Perhaps you’ve read about the pros and cons of freelance life, and decided to give it a go? Before you begin sending applications...

Being a freelancer brings with it massive flexibility and control over your own time and energy. You get to choose who you want to work with and what you want to work on....

The early days of your freelancing career could be a frustrating experience. Prospective clients, you speak to want to look at your portfolio. But then, you do not get to build one unless...

As a freelancer, new client acquisition remains one of the biggest challenges. While cold outreach and freelance marketplaces serve as primary channels to many of us, word of mouth is often the only...

Do you want to become a freelancer? If the answer is positive, you’re on the right track as the gig economy has been experiencing major growth in the last few years. A...