5 Ways that hiring a Digital Marketing Freelancer can absolutely benefit your Business

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Why hire a Digital Marketing Freelancer? In today’s digital world, businesses have to be present on multiple platforms to reach a larger audience. With consumers spending more time on social media, search engines and other digital tools, it’s crucial to have a strong online presence and digital marketing strategy in place. However, as an SMB […]

5 Ways to Earn Extra Income as a Software Developer on Gigged.AI

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If you’re a software developer or data engineer, you’re in luck. Gigged.AI is a side-hustle platform that connects skilled professionals with businesses and individuals looking for talented experts to complete short-term projects. Whether you’re looking to earn extra income, develop new skills, or build your portfolio, Gigged.AI has something for you. One of the biggest […]

Winning the Gig: How to Write the Perfect Proposal as a Freelancer

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As a freelancer, writing a winning proposal is critical to securing your next gig. But if you’re new to freelancing or considering starting a side gig, it can be a minefield trying to figure out where to start or how to even win a client! In this blog post, we will discuss how to write […]

Tech Layoffs: 5 Steps To Recession Proof Your Tech Career

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Unfortunately we are seeing more tech layoff’s as companies cut costs ahead of 2023. Meta, Twitter, Stripe, Opendoor, Chime made big layoffs recently adding to earlier announcements by Bytedance, Microsoft, Getir and Peoloton as tracked by layoffstracker.com. Over the last two years tech talent has been in record demand with layoffs being minimal. But the […]

3 Essential things businesses need to know about the scrapping of IR35 reform

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Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng followed up the promise by Liz Truss and scrapped IR35 reforms in the mini-budget today. Here are three things to know about the scrapping of IR35 reform announcement from the Treasury Growth Plan and leading experts: 6th April 2023 is the key date The Treasury Growth Plan states the following: The 2017 […]

A Dozen More Good Reasons to Freelance

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Written by Jon Younger Someone recently asked whether I would recommend the shift from full-time employment to freelancing. In support I offered all kinds of general stats, but none generated much interest. Then I remembered my old social psychological research, namely the “fundamental attribution error.”: It held that stats are almost never as compelling or […]

5 Important reasons to hire a Freelance software developer for your start-up

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5 important reasons to hire a Freelance software developer for your start-up! According to Computer Weekly there are on average 750 new adverts every day for permanent Software Developers. These include: Front-end Software Developer Back-end Software Developer Full-stack Software Developer App Developer The chances are you will try and hire at least 1 Software Developer […]

5 Expert tips to Start a Side Hustle and beat the cost of living

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In the UK, inflation is rising at its highest rate in 30 years, and it looks like it’s set to continue. With many people struggling to meet the rising costs of living, many are turning to side hustles (or side gigs) to make the extra money they need.  And, while no one should have to […]

How to Build a Successful Start-Up Without a Single Employee

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The number of tech vacancies in the UK is now 41% higher than pre-pandemic levels — and rising rapidly. Tech roles make up some 13% of all vacancies in the UK. And salaries are growing too: the average tech salary is now 50% higher than the average across all roles. All of this means that […]

How to Become Self-Employed and Leave the 9–5 Behind

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How to Become Self-Employed and Leave the 9–5 Behind Do you dream of quitting your day job, sailing off into a glorious world of freedom and flexibility, and become self-employed instead? You’re not alone.  According to Statista research, there were more than 4 million self-employed workers in the UK in December 2021. And there are […]