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It started with a lemonade stand. When she was five years old, Riley Kinnane-Petersen set up her annual stand and decided to add some necklaces she had been making from cast-off jewelry parts. When her dad John posted the baubles on his Instagram account, his followers were smitten—could they buy her creations? “Then Dad created a little website and put them on there,” Riley tells Shopify about the origins of her brand, Gunner & Lux. Her creations were a hit with her newfound customers. “Then, Barney’s called.” Riley has since collaborated with J. Crew and West Elm Kids, sold her…

Woman works online on her laptopgetty LinkedIn usage and engagement are heating up, and for good reason. It can be a goldmine for finding new freelance clients, building your personal brand, and growing your business. In fact, 44% of marketers say LinkedIn is the most important social media platform for B2B (business-to-business) marketing. Attracting leads and growing our pipeline is important to growing a sustainable and future-proof business. Here are five reasons why a LinkedIn profile is a freelancer’s best way to do this. 1. LinkedIn Is A Powerful Marketing Tool LinkedIn may have started as a networking platform and…

Gold price attracts some intraday sellers amid a modest USD rebound from a multi-week low.Fed rate cut bets and US fiscal concerns should keep a lid on further USD appreciation.Rising geopolitical tensions and trade-related uncertainties should support the XAU/USD pair.Gold price (XAU/USD) retreats from the vicinity of the $3,400 round-figure mark, or a nearly four-week peak touched during the Asian session on Tuesday and erodes a part of the previous day’s strong gains. A modest US Dollar (USD) recovery from the lowest level since April 22 is seen as a key factor exerting some pressure on the commodity. Apart from…

Two Nigerians have launched Hamzry, a naira-based digital marketplace exclusively built for Nigerian freelancers. Officially launched in April 2025, the project was created to give Nigerian digital professionals a platform to connect with clients around the world.In a press release sent to Peoples Gazette, the founders, Nanle Joel and Prince Agala, explained that their inspiration came from their experiences as student freelancers in Turkey. According to them, they recognised a structural gap between skilled Nigerian freelancers and potential clients, both locally and abroad.“The platform’s concept was developed in 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when friends and peers of…

British digital bank Monzo grew during its fiscal year 2025 as customers adopted more of the growing number of financial services it offers. Compared to its previous fiscal year, Monzo increased its revenue by 48% to 1.2 billion pounds (about $1.6 billion), its customers by 25% to 12.2 million, and its customer deposits by 48% to 16.6 billion pounds (about $22.5 billion), according to the company’s annual report released Monday (June 2). “Monzo Bank launched ten years ago with a bold ambition to transform banking and do better by customers,” Monzo Bank CEO TS Anil said in a Monday post…

Article contentThe Mayerthorpe Healthcare Centre will see improvements to its parking lot, sidewalks and entrances due to work starting this week, according to Alberta Health Services (AHS).Article contentThe project will unfold in multiple phases with a total budget of $1 million.“The healthcare centre, including the emergency department, will remain open and accessible to the public throughout construction,” AHS stated.AHS stated that this summer will see asphalt resurfacing and concrete work around the facility, between the beginning of June and end of August. This is dependent on the weather, AHS added.The first phase will require exterior structural concrete stoops to be…

Highlights The status of Rule 1033, and by extension, open banking, is uncertain. The legal actions centered in Kentucky are expected to continue for several months as parties file briefs. Notably, both the plaintiffs (such as the Bank Policy Institute and Kentucky Bankers Association) and the CFPB itself agree the rule is unlawful, specifically citing that the Bureau exceeded its statutory authority under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. At issue is whether sharing consumer financial data with commercial third parties like FinTechs and data aggregators, exceeds the scope of Section 1033. Banks and direct account connectivity may push open…

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But everyday life in this supposed paradise is also sometimes overshadowed by existential worries and loneliness. Image: ZDFThe Portuguese island of Madeira lies in the Atlantic Ocean. It is known as the island of eternal spring. With its pleasant climate and community, the village of Ponta do Sol attracts young freelancers like Nina and Heiko. But rents and the general cost of living here have risen sharply, pricing out locals. Image: ZDFNina arrived in Madeira in 2021. Her goal: to set up a “digital village” for young freelancers in Ponta do Sol. The young woman from Munich is still here,…