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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’re reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Of course, a check of the date revealed this was an April Fool, but like all good jokes, it contained a kernel of truth – the freelance revolution is reshaping the world of work as more people choose flexibility over the rigidity of full-time employment.Talk of the rise of freelancing isn’t exactly news. A 2023 study from the Upwork Research Institute reported last year found that an estimated 64m Americans – 38% of the U.S. workforce – engaged in freelance work,…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and federal prosecutors have charged a man they allege created a crypto scheme that swindled 90,000 people out of $200 million in the hopes of earning returns from Bitcoin and forex trading.The SEC said on April 22 that it had charged Ramil Palafox, a dual citizen of the US and the Philippines, claiming he misappropriated over $57 million in investor funds gained through his company, PGI Global, between January 2020 and October 2021.The regulator alleged Palafox used a multilevel marketing model to execute a “Ponzi-like” scam until the company’s collapse in 2021. The SEC…

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According to an Upwork survey, there were about 64 million Americans freelancing in 2023. Another survey claims that this figure is expected to hit 86.5 million by 2027. With that in mind, 2025 seems like the perfect time to become a freelancer. However, despite all the good things freelancing promises—freedom, convenience, flexibility and uncapped growth potential—it is tough, especially when starting out. The challenge begins with finding quality freelance jobs. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced freelancer, online freelance platforms are among the best resources and tools to land freelance gigs. They can help you find work and…

Bryan Armour: John F. Kennedy once said, “The best time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” The sun isn’t currently shining on US stocks, but we’re not in the middle of a horrible storm yet either.On April 8, the Morningstar US Large-Mid Index had sunk nearly 20% off its Feb. 19 high, and the next day, tariff talks softened, leading to a big day for stocks and settling some nerves about an impending bear market. It’s unclear where stocks go from here, but things could get worse.Morningstar senior US economist, Preston Caldwell, called the tariffs, “a…

“So, they, generally, are looking for more clarity on what needs to be done, the context that they need to be aware of, and how success is going to be measured,” Kahlau said. “So, what they’re looking for in that management from the business is a little bit different to a permanent employee.”  Onboarding freelance workers  These differences may lead to challenges for HR professionals when they try to introduce independent professionals to a workforce. One major challenge that Kahlau pointed out is organisational readiness.  She said organisations usually have internal processes that are made for permanent hires, such as…

The market environment was already rattled by wide-reaching tariffs and escalating trade tensions. Now President Donald Trump is turning up the volume on calls for Fed Chair Powell’s termination and the whole concept of Federal Reserve autonomy leaving investors very unsure of how to move forward. With Fed Fund futures markets showing the Fed is not likely to act until the June meeting, we have Q1 earnings to focus on. A lot of attention is going to be focused on the capex figures from technology companies and particularly the hyperscalers. We can’t know ahead of time how markets might react…

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Freelancer Management Software Fms MarketUSA, New Jersey- According to Market Research Intellect, the global Freelancer Management Software Fms market in the Internet, Communication and Technology category is projected to witness significant growth from 2025 to 2032. Market dynamics, technological advancements, and evolving consumer demand are expected to drive expansion during this period.The Freelancer Management Software (FMS) market is experiencing strong growth as businesses increasingly embrace freelance work and remote talent. The rising trend of gig economies and the need for companies to efficiently manage a diverse workforce are driving the demand for FMS solutions. These platforms offer tools to streamline…

UnitedHealth Group significantly increased spending on security for top corporate leaders last year with the Dec. 4 killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson. The Eden Prairie-based health care giant said it spent more than $1.6 million on security for five top executives last year, including CEO Andrew Witty, according to a regulatory filing Monday.Thompson, who was CEO of insurance division UnitedHealthcare, is the only named executive for whom there was no security spending, which suggests the expenses for other corporate leaders were incurred after he was fatally ambushed in New York City.For 2023, by contrast, the company listed no…