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Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers

A lean network of specialists helped Echo3 sell more than 80,000 health and safety courses while keeping costs low in its early years.

By Alex King • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026

Hybrid & Remote Work

Money now outweighs health as key to UK life satisfaction

Money has overtaken health, time and relationships as the main driver of life satisfaction in the UK, new research from Intuit shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Fintech

Vinted side hustlers warned over surprise HMRC tax bills

Vinted sellers risk surprise HMRC tax bills as booming side hustles push more Britons over the £1,000 self-assessment threshold.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer

UK freelancers over 50 are embracing AI and upskilling weekly, as many plan to extend their careers well beyond traditional retirement ages.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Low code & No code

UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise

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

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Freelancing stories

Data Analytics

Outsized names Martin Bouroncle as ANZ Managing Director

Australia's fast-growing financial services market has prompted Outsized to appoint Martin Bouroncle as managing director for ANZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Malt tops 1 million freelancers as AI demand surges

Demand for specialist AI and technology freelancers has climbed sharply as companies across Europe plug skills gaps and move projects to production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Fintech

New Zealand ranks second for preferring traditional jobs

Financial caution is keeping more New Zealanders in salaried roles, even as most still say they would rather be their own boss.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026

Marketing Technologies

YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024

Microsoft

Freelance like a pro: Insider tips from millionaire freelancers on Fiverr

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

By Fiverr • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Initial Public Offering

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board

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

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Crypto

Freelance tech jobs boom, NFTs and crypto plunge following crash

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

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022