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...
Freelance Income Satisfaction (2025 Research)
In this article, we share the results from 2024, where 64% of freelancers reported being satisfied. We will also go through the evolution of income satisfaction from 2017 to the present day.
The IT Freelance Market In Germany – Market Insights [Update 2025]
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!
How Many Hours Do Freelancers Work? [Survey 2025]
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...
Women In Technology: Challenges & Opportunities
In today’s rapidly advancing day and age, one would think gender no longer plays a role in work. Far from it - this view of technology being “male” centric is a notion that continues to persist even today and prevents many girls and young women from even considering the exciting professional field of IT.
How To: Make New Year’s Resolutions Work For Freelancers
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!
How AI Is Revolutionizing The Freelance Economy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a concept that has grown more popular over the years and is set to change the future of work as we know it. But what does that mean for freelancers? And as AI continues to develop further, will its impact be felt on the freelance economy? Read on to find out!
Freelancing Trends 2023: Top IT Skills, Hourly Rate And Remote Work [DACH Region]
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...
Coronavirus Study – Facts & Feelings Among IT Freelancers
Covid-19 is hitting freelancers and the self-employed especially hard. Their financial situation is now more volatile than ever. How do freelancers feel about Coronavirus and how has their work been affected?