Business & Finance Archives - Freelance Informer https://www.freelanceinformer.com/category/business-finance/ Empowering the Freelance Economy Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:54:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FI-letter-logo-150x150.jpg Business & Finance Archives - Freelance Informer https://www.freelanceinformer.com/category/business-finance/ 32 32 Will more banks follow Citigroup’s contractor cull? https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/will-more-banks-follow-citigroups-contractor-cull/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-more-banks-follow-citigroups-contractor-cull https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/will-more-banks-follow-citigroups-contractor-cull/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:07:28 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=27921

Citigroup’s move to significantly reduce its reliance on external IT contractors could be cause for concern for contractors who have built their portfolio in the banking industry In an internal presentation by Tim Ryan, Citigroup’s head of technology, staff were informed that the bank intends to decrease its reliance on external IT contractors, reducing their […]

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Awful April: why freelancers need to earn and save more this March   https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/awful-april-why-freelancers-need-to-earn-and-save-more-this-march/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=awful-april-why-freelancers-need-to-earn-and-save-more-this-march https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/awful-april-why-freelancers-need-to-earn-and-save-more-this-march/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:08:03 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=27812

HL analysis shows how much price rises this April could impact your finances. Here’s how much you’ll need to save or earn to help make ends meet “April is going to be every bit as awful as you’d expect this year, with the usual range of price rises squeezing our budgets even harder,” says Sarah […]

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$150bn AI and Cybersecurity Investments Spark Worldwide Job Growth https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/150bn-ai-and-cybersecurity-investments-spark-worldwide-job-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=150bn-ai-and-cybersecurity-investments-spark-worldwide-job-growth https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/150bn-ai-and-cybersecurity-investments-spark-worldwide-job-growth/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:53:50 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=26509

Recent discussions between President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella have underscored significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. These moves signal a dramatic increase in job opportunities across these sectors, particularly in the United States, while potentially creating ripple effects on global markets, including the United Kingdom. Microsoft and AI […]

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How freelancers can fast track their financial freedom and confidence in 3 months https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips-for-freelancers/how-freelancers-can-fast-track-their-financial-freedom-and-confidence-in-3-months/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-freelancers-can-fast-track-their-financial-freedom-and-confidence-in-3-months https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips-for-freelancers/how-freelancers-can-fast-track-their-financial-freedom-and-confidence-in-3-months/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 07:52:18 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=25439

Inspired by the practical strategies of renowned entrepreneur and financial expert Mark Tilbury, we explore how you could achieve greater financial stability as a freelancer. While there are no overnight miracles, these simple, realistic principles could improve your financial well-being within months Month 1: Small Steps, Big Impact Skill Up: You dedicate 30 minutes each […]

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Trader says Reeves could make £22bn black hole “magically vanish” https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/trader-says-reeves-could-make-22bn-black-hole-magically-vanish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trader-says-reeves-could-make-22bn-black-hole-magically-vanish https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/trader-says-reeves-could-make-22bn-black-hole-magically-vanish/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:15:29 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=24667

UK borrowing crisis: could taxpayers be spared with a shift in Treasury-BoE relations? The UK’s public finances have taken a worrying turn as the government recorded a deficit of -£16.6bn in September, significantly surpassing consensus estimates of -£10.3bn and the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) forecast of -£14.7bn. This deficit also marks an increase from […]

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Going on holiday? Growing your services? Here are some legal considerations on hiring a fellow freelancer https://www.freelanceinformer.com/business-finance/going-on-holiday-growing-your-services-here-are-some-legal-considerations-on-hiring-a-fellow-freelancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=going-on-holiday-growing-your-services-here-are-some-legal-considerations-on-hiring-a-fellow-freelancer https://www.freelanceinformer.com/business-finance/going-on-holiday-growing-your-services-here-are-some-legal-considerations-on-hiring-a-fellow-freelancer/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:51:43 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=22771

Getting a fellow freelancer to cover you is possible. You just need to be prepared to do it properly Hiring freelancers can be a game-changer for businesses of all sizes including the solo self-employed looking to build their business or finding a replacement. But before you dive into your next freelance collaboration, it’s crucial to […]

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Marriage and life spans: it’s time to talk about money https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/marriage-and-life-spans-its-time-to-talk-about-money/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marriage-and-life-spans-its-time-to-talk-about-money https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/marriage-and-life-spans-its-time-to-talk-about-money/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:13:21 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=20728

A personal finance expert highlights some alarming trends when it comes to money and marriage. Are you in a position to preserve financial security for not just yourself but your loved ones and children? Whether you’re in a marriage, partnership or long-term relationship if you co-own or think you co-own assets, you are probably overdue […]

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Freelancing in December: how to turn the holiday slowdown into a client acquisition spree https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/freelancing-in-december-how-to-turn-the-holiday-slowdown-into-a-client-acquisition-spree/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=freelancing-in-december-how-to-turn-the-holiday-slowdown-into-a-client-acquisition-spree https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/freelancing-in-december-how-to-turn-the-holiday-slowdown-into-a-client-acquisition-spree/#respond Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:49:23 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=16641

While December is often seen as a period of downtime for many businesses, freelancers can capitalise on this time to gain new clients and set themselves up for success in the new year. December, often perceived as a quiet time for freelancers, can be transformed into a period of opportunity and growth. We highlight a […]

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Are index funds a smart option for freelancers? https://www.freelanceinformer.com/self-employed-mortgages-and-financial-products/are-index-funds-a-smart-option-for-freelancers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-index-funds-a-smart-option-for-freelancers https://www.freelanceinformer.com/self-employed-mortgages-and-financial-products/are-index-funds-a-smart-option-for-freelancers/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:02:55 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=16558

Index funds could be a popular option for many self-employed people in the UK and US who are looking to invest in their pension. They are a low-cost, diversified way to invest in the stock market. We highlight what to consider Index funds track a particular market index, such as the S&P 500 or the […]

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These freelancers used free business support services to scale up their business https://www.freelanceinformer.com/freelancer-tales/these-freelancers-used-free-business-support-services-to-scale-up-their-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=these-freelancers-used-free-business-support-services-to-scale-up-their-business https://www.freelanceinformer.com/freelancer-tales/these-freelancers-used-free-business-support-services-to-scale-up-their-business/#comments Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:22:19 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=15807

EnterprisingYou, a community of specialists with a passion for helping businesses across Greater Manchester, has a variety of free support services that are proving priceless for freelancers looking to scale their businesses. We share some of their success stories When you hear that something is free, you might question the quality of the product or […]

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