According to the UK Office of National Statistics, one in seven British workers, are freelance, while in America the Freelancers Union estimate it is as high as one in three, with Forbes predicting 50% will be self employed by 2020. It’s easy to understand why. The benefits of working from home, being your own boss and choosing your own hours … Read more
Freelancers and independent workers: hold on to these recently published statistics. The workforce revolution is well underway, with more and more people (and companies!) turning to freelance work, often selling two or more skills to stay on top. AND CO conducted a study on the future of work and the empowerment of the new generation of … Read more
I happily accept sponsored posts and guest articles, and I’m PR-friendly. Email me in the first instance at [email protected] and we can chat about your needs. Here are some general guidelines: Content must be original and not published elsewhere Content theme must be related to freelancing, marketing, running a business, travel or general digital life. … Read more
Why freelance? Well, freelancing is one of the best methods to earn extra cash, and with the information gathered by Zeqr in the infographic below, it’s almost certainly going to convince you to try it. Although you’ll face competition when applying to certain jobs, Zeqr strongly advise you not to give up. Some of the … Read more
Hello. I’m Ben Matthews, a friendly digital marketing consultant from the UK, living in London. You’ll usually find me talking about freelancing, marketing, running a small business, tech for good, travel and general London life. I run Empower. We’re a digital marketing agency for charities and nonprofits. My book Freelance in 30 Days is available in paperback and ebook from Gumroad. You can email me at [email protected]
This is a guest post from. Alex Sidebottom. Alex is a keen travel writer and explorer of Asian cultures. He has lived in Macau for the last 12 months and is fast becoming a go-to online expert on life in the ‘Vegas of the East’. Alex is looking to broaden his horizons with a stay … Read more
Taking paid surveys, like most choices you can make to earn money, comes with both benefits and drawbacks. This post is intended to shine a light on these advantages and disadvantages and teach you more about earning money by completing paid surveys at home. Taking Paid Online Surveys: The Benefits 1) No Stress Or … Read more
From those to whom much is given, much is expected. Philanthropic giving is an outstanding way of expressing your appreciation to the customer base providing the support your business needs to thrive and grow. What’s more, according to the Journal of Consumer Research demonstrating social consciousness gives your customers the impression your products are of … Read more
Social media freelancers are valuable (or they should be!) because they are is often are the best representation your company online and are the first voice that new customers will engage with online. This means that companies need to hire freelance social media managers who can do multiple jobs – and do them well.Social media … Read more
Satisfying customers might seem like an obvious objective of any business; however, the reality doesn’t always align. In e-commerce, a clear lens into how customer-focused a brand is can often be found how they take care of their customers. Does the company do the bare minimum or go the extra mile when servicing customers? Let’s … Read more