Tips & Practical Advice for Freelancers and IT professionals
While freelancing is lucrative and provides loads of flexibility, it also comes with several cybersecurity risks. After all, freelancers don’t have the luxury of having a designated cybersecurity department to help them the way traditional employees do. Learn cybersecurity risks freelancers are exposed to and how to protect yourself and your data.
2022 was a challenging year for freelancers. Despite the horrendous shortage of skilled workers, companies have advertised fewer jobs over the past few months due to the inflation, which in turn has led to uncertainties and insecurities. Nevertheless, freelance experts can look to the future with optimism: Highly specialised IT talents in...
It's a new year folks! And as with every new year that comes around, we start wondering about our plans or “new year's resolutions” are. This is because resolutions are a great tool to set yourself up for success. Let’s take a look at some resolutions that work for freelancers!
Tackling a project with the help of Agile methods has gotten increasingly popular in the last few years in software development. Agile is essentially a philosophy for the way projects should be done. However, there are also some strict rules when following the particular line of thought that Agile stands for. And while working with it can be the...
With the pandemic bringing the world to a standstill, work schedules and routines were turned upside down in almost all industries around the globe. Many companies were forced to make drastic changes which resulted in the reshaping of work as we know it. This article explores trends surrounding the modern workplace and talks about the future of...
Project or client acquisition is an annoying prospect for many freelancers. Data from freelancermap’s market studies proves this, year after year. The search for new projects is one of the most significant challenges for freelancers, which is why it is important to optimise the client acquisition process accordingly.
The latest version of Python – Python 3.11 – is out now. But should developers opt for an upgrade just after its release? This post will talk about some of the major improvements as well as the current challenging areas of the newest Python version to help you decode the right time to switch to it. The evolution of...
Client onboarding is the process of taking on a client into your business. It is the perfect opportunity to build a strong relationship and get the client up to speed on what the next steps are and what the process as a whole will look like.
A blended workforce is a combination of a variety of different employees such as full-time workers, part-time workers, remote freelancers, contractors, etc. Many would argue that a blended workforce is now a necessity for every company and can actually encourage diversity in the workplace. Let’s take a look at what the pros and cons of a blended...
Owning a business can be overwhelming at times. There are various things that you need to take care of and getting help is one of the best decisions that you can make for the future of your business. But in the battle of freelancer vs agency, which one should you hire to take things off your plate? Read on to find out what’s right for you!