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Returning to work Recent highlights: 1. This quote is from the CF:SLR 2021 research report (Creative Freelancers Shaping London's Recovery) by Fuel and Creative UK in collaboration with PiPA (Parents in Performing Arts) which makes recommendations for best practice to support the needs of freelance parents and carers.  2. The aim of the 'return to work' programme is to create free and evolving resources (made with the Creative Commons principle) to provide essential information and support for freelance parents and carers working across live performance - and for the people who employ them #biyro #instagood #travel #fun #summer More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/returning-to-work/

Creative freelancers reveal their rates and share top tips for pricing your work Recent highlights: 1. To calculate the fee, I use my 'minimum day rate', based on how much I need to make in order to cover my costs in a year and add more to it depending on the client's size and type of business, he adds. 2. I got there because I know basically what agencies bill our time to clients at anywhere from $95 for small agencies and small clients up to around $200 for holding company agencies and big corporate clients. 3. This gives me a rough day rate for that particular project, which I multiply with how many days I think the work would take to get the fixed cost/fee that I share with the client #biyro #training #tyson #speed #ko More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/creative-freelancers-reveal-their-rates-and-share-top-tips-for-pricing-your-work/

Freelance Platforms Market 2023: Recent and Future Trends, Expansion Strategies, Regional Segmentation and Growth Forecast to 2028 Quick summary: 1. Through Glass Via (TGV) Substrate Market growth and share 2023 Future Growth, Leading Manufacturers, Key Trends, and Industry Challenges Forecast to 2030Press Release Distributed by The Express Wire To view the original version on The Express Wire visit Freelance Platforms Market 2023: Recent and Future Trends, Expansion Strategies, Regional Segmentation and Growth Forecast to 2028 2. Freelance Platforms trade analysis, Freelance Platforms market price analysis, Freelance Platforms supply/demand #biyro #networkmarketingleads #mastercard #aftermarket #marketingstrategy More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelance-platforms-market-2023-recent-and-future-trends-expansion-strategies-regional-segmentation-and-growth-forecast-to-2028/

Meet The Inside Press Contributing Team Recent highlights: 1. Vicki is a local freelance writer/editor and a former adjunct Associate Professor of English (Pace University), Editorial Director for a Manhattan marketing agency, and in-house magazine and book editor for several companies. 2. Christine is a freelance writer, wife and mom of two who makes her home in Hawthorne, NY. She has worked in the marketing and public relations fields. 3. Pia is a long-time performer/director and artistic director of academic, community, and regional theatres, including The Theatre Connection at Westchester Community College and The Armonk Players #biyro #canada #nyc #miami #media More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/meet-the-inside-press-contributing-team/

Liz Cookman's year freelancing in Ukraine: 'Spirit-crushing but worth fighting for Recent highlights: 1. I arrived in Ukraine in the first week of January amid US warnings of a Russian invasion and headed to the front line in the east before settling for over a month in Mariupol. 2. I was one of the only international journalists to remain in Mariupol after the invasion, but regular missile attacks and editors' safety fears meant it was difficult to report. 3. We – me, two Czech journalists and a Turkish photographer – escaped out of the last open checkpoint in Mariupol, manned by a single Ukrainian soldier who warned that he had no idea what lay ahead #biyro #telaviv #ivanofrankivsk #mikolaiv #oslo More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/liz-cookmans-year-freelancing-in-ukraine-spirit-crushing-but-worth-fighting-for/

Best Way to Find In-Depth Knowledge Java Developers for Hire Recent highlights: 1. Job boards such as Indeed or Monster offer numerous postings from companies looking to hire java developers — these job postings can give you an idea of the salary range and experience level you can expect when looking for a java developer. 2. Finally, we'll provide tips on crafting an effective job description that highlights in-depth knowledge requirements and interview tactics that test technical expertise in Java development. 3. In addition to the above methods, there are also recruiting agencies and job boards that specialize in helping companies find developers with in-depth knowledge of Java #biyro #espresso #mysql #reactjs #cafe More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/best-way-to-find-in-depth-knowledge-java-developers-for-hire/

Europe pumps €10 million into effort to combat brain drain Recent highlights: 1. By establishing an EU-wide database for tracking career progression, providing universities with incentives to develop policies that support their employees and working with industry to form partnerships, EU member states hope to staunch the flood of scientists seeking opportunities elsewhere. 2. In response to a widespread brain drain, the Council of the European Union agreed in May 2021 to prioritize working conditions for junior scientists, who face job insecurity, precarious funding and discrimination, bullying and harassment #biyro #scientist #discoverdri #smart #biology More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/europe-pumps-10-million-into-effort-to-combat-brain-drain/

How retail startups are approaching hiring amid economic uncertainties Quick summary: 1. Jackie Stauffer, CMO at energy drink brand Gorgie that debuted in January, said the company created a mix of team roles based on buzz and retail deals. 2. With Trade preparing to enter more wholesale and brand partnerships in the coming years, Sasso said Trade roles can no longer be just focused on digital growth skills. 3. Angelo Sasso, senior vp of marketing at coffee subscription service Trade, said the company is currently abiding by what he refers to as smart hiring practices. 4. Sharwani originally thought of the obvious move of hiring a full time marketing director before launch #biyro #recruitment #hiringnow #success #sales More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-retail-startups-are-approaching-hiring-amid-economic-uncertainties/

Hitman World Of Assassination: 10 Tips & Tricks For Freelancer Mode Quick summary: 1. The keys to these exits will always be in the same spot each time you are on the map, so learning how to access as many exits as possible — especially ones close to your target and easy to access — will help you in every mission you do on that map. 2. Hitman World Of Assassination added a new game mode called Freelancer that reuses the various maps from the story mode morphed into a highly repeatable roguelike experience that tasks you with hunting down randomly selected targets while being encouraged to take on side objectives to make extra money for better gear #biyro #targetdollarspot #model #beauty #ootd More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/hitman-world-of-assassination-10-tips-tricks-for-freelancer-mode/

nDash vs. Draft.co for Freelance Writers - nDash.com Quick summary: 1. co and nDash were established by experienced writers and marketers who wanted to do things differently, helping freelance writers connect with leading brands and businesses. 2. As you're likely aware, nDash is a freelance writing platform designed to connect marketers and organizations with top freelance writing talent. 3. Freelance writers from almost anywhere in the world can join nDash or Draft. 4. Freelance writers joining nDash do so based on proven portfolios and active Stripe accounts #biyro More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/ndash-vs-draftco-for-freelance-writers-ndashcom/

Trans Journalists and Supporters Voice Concern Over New York Times' Coverage Recent highlights: A few people I'd met through that organization reached out to me about two weeks and a couple of days ago expressing the same frustrations I've had, many other people in media have had, trans or cis or non-binary, gender non-conforming, about the ways in which The New York Times along with many other legacy media publications cover trans issues as if trans people and what we're facing are all abstract concepts up for debate with two sides, one side being, Maybe you're wrong by yourself, you don't deserve the health care that you say you need #biyro #transwoman #transgender #mtf #ftm More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/trans-journalists-and-supporters-voice-concern-over-new-york-times-coverage/

Seven in-demand skills for freelancing jobs Quick summary: 1. As the field of content writing is constantly evolving, landing a few freelance projects and setting your own pace will also give you the time to develop your writing skills further and eventually land better, high-paying jobs in the future.  2. Like other freelancing roles, freelance web development comes with a lot of flexibility in both time and location; so you can always choose your own hours and even take the time to further build your skills between projects #biyro #entrepreneusecreative #contentwriting #freelancingmom #freelancerjob More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/seven-in-demand-skills-for-freelancing-jobs/

How to Find Freelance Ghostwriting Jobs Quick summary: 1. Job boards can help you find new opportunities: Many job boards are specifically geared towards freelance writers and can be an excellent resource for finding ghostwriting gigs. 2. Writing groups provide a sense of community: By joining writing groups, you can connect with other writers who can offer advice, support and encouragement as you search for ghostwriting gigs. 3. Both can help you improve your skills: Joining writing groups and posting on job boards can also help you improve your writing skills and stay up to date with industry trends #biyro #latenight #mimo #vocal #rap More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-to-find-freelance-ghostwriting-jobs/

I made almost $500,000 on Upwork last year as a freelance SEO consultant — here's how Quick summary: 1.  By focusing on long-term relationships, I can prioritize working billable hours with existing clients, rather than the unpaid work of sourcing clients.  2. At times, I've worked with only three to five larger clients, and at other times, I'm working with 10 to 15 smaller clients a month. 3. Clients list projects on Upwork they need help with and freelancers submit proposals to be hired. 4. I charge higher rates so I can give my clients the attention they needMy work with clients varies day-to-day #biyro #newclients #dependable #share #clientselfie More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/i-made-almost-500000-on-upwork-last-year-as-a-freelance-seo-consultant-heres-how/

How to Make Money as a Freelance Journalist — GripRoom Recent highlights: 1. Ways to Make Money as a Freelance JournalistOnce you have a solid understanding of the industry and have taken the steps to get started, it is time to start earning money as a freelance journalist. 2. Tips for Success in Freelance JournalismMaking money as a freelance journalist requires hard work, dedication, and a commitment to your craft. 3. Getting Started as a Freelance JournalistBefore you start your freelance journalism career, it is important to have a solid understanding of the industry and what it takes to succeed #biyro #freelance #searchengineoptimisation #creativedesigner #overlay More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-to-make-money-as-a-freelance-journalist-griproom/

Opinion: Secure future of gig workers Quick summary: 1. The government of India should establish clear regulations and policies for the gig economy to ensure the safety of gig workers and hold companies accountable. 2. According to research by Flourish Ventures, before the pandemic, most gig economy workers earned above Rs 25,000, while after the pandemic, nine out of ten workers were earning less than Rs 15,000. 3. It is estimated that the gig economy will further expand in India in the future and hence it should be supported by government rules and policies to protect the rights of workers and ensure fair treatment towards them #biyro #music #musicphotography #instagood #song More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/opinion-secure-future-of-gig-workers/

Nearly 90% Of Small Businesses Are Labor Hoarding, New Study Finds Quick summary: 1. Labor hoarding usually occurs in a downturn or recession when businesses avoid layoffs at all costs and employees stay put due to job shortages. 2. The growing popular trend of labor hoarding is an effort of businesses to pump up benefits to ease ... [+] employee concerns of job insecurity and their own retention concerns of job shortages. 3. And in a recent Skynova survey a whopping majority of 1,010 business owners (21% large, 22% medium and 57% small businesses) say they are labor hoarding. 4. 40% of small business owners say they are labor hoarding to decrease their hiring and training costs #biyro #family #innatgreatneck #tistheseason #holidays More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/nearly-90-of-small-businesses-are-labor-hoarding-new-study-finds/

A freelancer earned more than $1 million writing Amazon product descriptions via Fiverr. Here's how he built his business Recent highlights: 1. Carlos Vazquez tapped into the growing community of crypto traders when expanding his services on Fiverr: Searches for crypto whitepaper, crypto logo, and crypto promotion increased by 248%, 185%, and 174% respectively, between October 2021 and March 2022, according to Fiverr. 2. What's more, between the first and second half of 2022, Fiverr searches for TikTok video editing increased 73%, Fiverr told Insider, making social media another growing avenue for video production. 3. Marketing, social media, and tech services are already trending Fiverr searches for 2023 #biyro #business #artist #graphicdesign #art More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/a-freelancer-earned-more-than-1-million-writing-amazon-product-descriptions-via-fiverr-heres-how-he-built-his-business/

Freelancers moving in with their partners could carry more risk - Freelance Informer Recent highlights: 1. It's also a useful way to ensure that all the bills are covered, If there's a chance your partner won't have the cash to cover the direct debit by the time the bills arrive, you can set up an account for bills that you both pay into on payday. 2. Some couples prefer to leave all their financial matters in the hands of the person who is better with cash, but this creates issues of its own, says Sarah Coles, senior personal finance analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown. 3. Sarah Coles, Hargreaves Lansdown Senior Personal Finance Analyst and Podcast Host for Switch Your Money On #biyro #makemoneyworkingfromhome #moneymonday #moneymotivated #goodmoney More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelancers-moving-in-with-their-partners-could-carry-more-risk-freelance-informer/

Two Institute Students Pass “Legendarily Difficult” Federal Court Interpreters Exam Recent highlights: Interpretation professors Leire Carbonell, Nancy Cox, and Cas Shulman-Mora make effective in-class suggestions; translation professors George Henson and Carles Andreu guide students through the process of finding solutions to complex challenges; Michael Jacobs supports English B students with diction and pronunciation; Christiane Abel shares golden nuggets on consecutive interpretation; and Julie Johnson's and Katie Dutcher's mindfulness classes are a space for finding inspiration #biyro #bball #shoot #rim #basket More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/two-institute-students-pass-legendarily-difficult-federal-court-interpreters-exam/

Do I need a degree to be a freelance artist? - Book An Artist Blog Recent highlights: 1. Some popular art degrees include studying in areas such as painting, illustration, portrait art, sketch art, graphic design, animation, photography and digital art. 2. You don't need a degree from an art university to be a freelance artist nor to pursue your creative dreams. 3. Marketplaces such as Book An Artist, Etsy and Upwork for freelance artists have built a suite of tools that make it easy to manage the promotion and business management of selling or commissioning. 4. Growing both your business and art skills is a crucial part of finding success as a freelance artist #biyro #photographer #life #love #explore More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/do-i-need-a-degree-to-be-a-freelance-artist-book-an-artist-blog/

Council Post: Changing The Employment Landscape: What Push Will Lay-Offs Bring To The Market Recent highlights: 1. Having your use cases in portfolio, social proofs from referral networks and scalable business models is a great start. 2. Let's face it, ''job security'' may be slowly becoming a pipe dream, but when you work for yourself, you can have the autonomy to get to set your own standards, take on whatever jobs you wish and establish your own job security. 3. • Client success: Remember, happy clients will bring more happy clients. 4. There are numerous pieces of advice to start a freelance business #biyro #hustle #startup #motivation #entrepreneurship More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/council-post-changing-the-employment-landscape-what-push-will-lay-offs-bring-to-the-market/

7 Top Upwork Alternatives For Freelancers And Businesses In 2023 Recent highlights: 1. It is regarded as one of the top Upwork alternatives available for both clients and independent contractors looking for employment. 2. Since 2015, the well-known freelance marketplace Upwork has been bringing together clients and independent contractors. 3. One of the top Upwork alternatives for independent contractors is Fiverr. 4.  Before I proceed to listing these alternatives, let me first explain what Upwork is and how the platform works before we move on #biyro #clothing #newyork #graphicdesign #art More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/7-top-upwork-alternatives-for-freelancers-and-businesses-in-2023/

Hitman Freelancer: Tips For Agent 47's Awesome Roguelite Mode Quick summary: 1. There are five ways to get a silenced gun: as a reward for increasing your Freelancer Mastery, as a reward for defeating a Syndicate, by buying one from an arms dealer during a mission, by looting one off a guard who's carrying one (such as the penthouse guards in Dubai, all of whom have either a silenced SMG or assault rifle), or by looting a silenced pistol from an assassin (they all carry one) during a mission to take out a Syndicate leader. 2. One of the quirks of Freelancer mode is you cannot start any mission with a disguise, and the game will randomly pick your spawn point #biyro #fortnitedances #art #streamer #streaming More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/hitman-freelancer-tips-for-agent-47s-awesome-roguelite-mode/

Council Post: 14 Tips To Ensure Freelancers Understand An Agency's Goals Quick summary: 1. Below, members of Forbes Agency Council share their best tips for making sure freelancers understand the goals of the agency and the specifics of the projects they've been assigned. 2. Whether an agency is temporarily understaffed or wants to bring contractors in to work with its internal teams on a consistent basis, it's critical for agency leaders to ensure all parties understand timelines, deliverables and other expectations. 3. You need to bring freelancers and contractors a clearly articulated vision of the project and arm them with the assets and information they will need up front #biyro #bogota #artists #art #thelightwithin More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/council-post-14-tips-to-ensure-freelancers-understand-an-agencys-goals/

Taxing the freelancer : Who are taxed ? - NewsWire Quick summary: 1. Dividend income is subject to final withholding tax; therefore, the net income is tax free provided it has been taxed by the company paying the dividend. 2. For example, if you provide some consulting services to Company XYZ based in the UK for use in their foreign operations, and they remit GBP 1000 to your Sri Lankan Bank account, this foreign income is tax exempt in Sri Lanka. 3. So if you get interest income after the tax deduction, you will need to pay tax at the tables above and request a credit for the 5% deducted by the bank #biyro #taxpreparer #bookkeeping #atlanta #taxes More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/taxing-the-freelancer-who-are-taxed-newswire/

The best tax software for freelancers and self-employed filers in 2023 - USTimesPost Recent highlights: 1. (Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab)), so report your business income and expenses in Appendix C(Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab) and your Independence Tax on a Schedule SE(Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab); Include both of them on your Form 1040(Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab), the standard form for individual tax returns. 2. Tax software is a type of software program designed to guide users through the process of preparing and filing their tax returns, helping them comply with tax laws while identifying potential deductions and credits #biyro #construction #cpa #miami #taxrefund More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/the-best-tax-software-for-freelancers-and-self-employed-filers-in-2023-ustimespost/