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The European Accessibility Act (EAA) marks a turning point in European legislation on digital accessibility. Starting June 28, 2025, many digital products and services must be designed to be accessible. What once applied primarily to public bodies now also affects private companies and self-employed individuals.
The European Union’s AI Act marks a milestone in the regulation of Artificial Intelligence. Starting in 2025, binding rules for the development and application of AI will apply for the first time. For solo self-employed individuals who work with AI systems, urgent questions arise: What obligations will freelancers face? Does the law also...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, and recruitment is no exception. From automating repetitive tasks to improving decision-making with data-driven insights, AI is transforming how companies attract, assess, and hire talent. In a highly competitive job market, leveraging AI tools can give organizations a significant...
Two decades of innovation and a constantly growing community. Over this time, we have learned so much and continuously evolved. This year, we aim to do so with even greater determination. 2025 is a very special year for us We are celebrating 20 years of freelancermap, a journey that has shaped the platform into what it is today: a freelancing hub...
Economic uncertainty and rapid technological advancements are challenges not only for billion-dollar corporations but also for freelancers, who often face these shifts even more acutely. So, what will the freelancing trends for 2025 be? What should freelancers focus on in the coming year? This post explores the key areas self-employed...
From January 2025, the use of electronic invoice, or e-invoice (E-Rechnung in German), will be mandatory for B2B companies. While some businesses must transition earlier, solo entrepreneurs and small businesses have grace periods. But what exactly is an e-invoice, what needs to change, and by when does the transition need to happen? Let’s explore...
What does the IT freelance market look like in Germany in 2022? freelancermap asked over 2,000 IT freelancers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland about their rates, income, client relationship, and more. We’ve compiled the most interesting insights!
Freelancing is a form of self employment where individuals work according to their own schedules, as opposed to a traditional 9-5 job. With this freedom, freelancers have the option to work how ever many hours they want to in a week. In this article, we find out what the average number of freelancer working hours are per week and we also take a...
The freelancing movement is unstoppable. Freelancers are ready to jump into exciting projects anytime and motivated to support both large and medium-sized companies. They bring in expert knowledge, experience, and passion in what they do – what a great combination, right?
New Work, a flexible work-model centred around purpose and meaning, is gaining prominence in our society. Among freelancers and the self-employed, this transformation is increasingly taking hold. Here are five emerging freelancing trends in 2024 that could prove crucial for freelancers.