Freelancing stories

Graphic design leads New Zealand’s freelance jobs despite AI growth, as demand for creatives and tech specialists surges in 2024, says global report.

UK entry-level tech jobs have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, hitting new graduates hard amid rising demands for AI and automation skills.

A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.

Freelancer has welcomed Craig Scroggie, NEXTDC CEO, as its new Non-Executive Director, starting 1 August 2024, aiming to leverage his ICT expertise.

Millionaire Fiverr freelancers share pivotal tips on thriving in the freelance world, from skill development to client relationships. Here's how to excel.

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.

Jobs in software development, statistical analysis and local jobs have seen significant growth in Q2 2022, according to Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Report.

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, New Zealand sees a 260% surge in independent earners, as job cuts drive many to freelancing and contracting, reports Hnry.

Freelance writing and API development topped the list of fastest-growing jobs in 2018, driven by surging demand for digital content and web services.

Starting 2014 on a high after a promising finish to 2013, Freelancer.com has smashed through 10 million members.

The rise of crowdsourcing & 3D printing have caused major disruption in the design & manufacturing industries.

Freelancer.com breaks through 8 million user mark, adding 10 new languages to reach a total of 30. The platform now supports professionals in 234 countries.

Freelancer.com reports 103% increase in revenue for Q1 2013, as it becomes world's largest outsourcing marketplace.

Website hosting leads online job growth at 3300%, with AWS seeing a 466% rise. Apple jobs decline amid 'app-fatigue' while Android gains 7%.

Australian start-up breaks through four million projects, 25 regional marketplaces, 15 currencies and 10 languages.

Value of projects completed hits one million NZD for the Kiwi arm of the world’s largest outsourcing and crowd-sourcing marketplace.

Auckland's The Freelance Project launches a free site, offering NZ businesses a fresh way to hire and manage freelance talent amid recession.

2012 has seen a surge in demand for freelance web developers, with Web 2.0 job postings booming, as per freelancer.com data, including HTML roles up by 193%.

While every small business knows accounting is a vital task, freelancers often let this aspect of their business fall by the wayside.