Category: Freelance

Freelance The Path to Professional Independence

Freelance: The Path to Professional Independence

The world of work is evolving, and with it, the concept of traditional employment is changing. Freelancing has emerged as a viable and rewarding way to earn a living. In this article, we’ll explore the world of freelancing, covering everything from its advantages to essential tips for success. The Rise of Freelancing Freelancing has witnessed
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The dangers of zero per cent borrowing

The zero per cent credit card would seem a great way to clear debts because everything you pay off goes directly towards reducing your arrears — the bank earns no interest. However, about a third of the borrowers who took out such a card since 2010 ended up with higher debts. Some 42 per cent
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Why going the extra mile is a step too far

The modern business mantra of “under-promise, over-deliver” has been embraced by many an entrepreneur, but a new study suggests that it is bunkum. The research, carried out by two American universities, found that simply keeping promises is actually better than exceeding them. Researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of California, San Diego,
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Corporate giants ‘hold key to £670bn funding tap for start-ups’

Big businesses should be given tax breaks to encourage them to invest an estimated £670 billion in start-ups, according to an entrepreneurs’ manifesto backed by Luke Johnson, the venture capital veteran. A return to “corporate venturing” is one proposal included in a report published by the Centre for Entrepreneurs, which is calling for political parties
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Q&A: The GSK scandal and what happens next

What has GlaxoSmithKline done wrong? Britain’s largest drugs company has admitted that its staff used a £320 million travel budget in China to channel kickbacks towards doctors who prescribed its drugs. Some of this hospitality fund was used for legitimate purposes but other payments went to corrupt travel agents who offered cash, gifts and even
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