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Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Cody Luongo, a media consultant in Charleston, South Carolina, recently became a full-time freelancer after losing his job. In this new phase of his professional life, Luongo told Business Insider that AI has become his “constant companion,” helping him do everything from drafting press releases to refining client pitches. “AI accelerates my work enough that I can do exponentially more for my clients with their allotted budgets,” he said. Luongo is far from the only freelancer using AI technology to leverage their skills…

Leesburg, Va.​​—Oct. 24—The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 USEA Freelance Groom Award, a new honor created to celebrate the outstanding contributions of freelance grooms within the sport of eventing. Behind every successful event horse and rider stands a groom who dedicates countless hours ensuring their charges are healthy, happy, and ready to perform. This award was created to celebrate a freelance groom who has gone above and beyond to help their riders achieve competitive success. Freelance grooms bring a unique value to the eventing community by sharing their expertise across a…

For the past six months, I’ve occasionally used ChatGPT to help with some freelance work. Mostly, I treat it as a savvy thesaurus, asking things like, “What are some terms that mean ‘naive’ but aren’t condescending?” or, “How else can I say ‘innovation’ or ‘breakthrough’ that don’t overhype a medical advance or rely on cliche?”  The platform has also helped me keep my facts straight. For instance, when I needed to be precise about which GLP-1 medications are approved for diabetes versus obesity and which brand names (e.g. Ozempic, Wegovy) were associated with which active ingredients (e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide), ChatGPT…

PowerPoints go deeper than class projects in high school—there’s a multimillion-dollar industry out there that most people don’t even know about. One entrepreneur reignited her childhood passion for slideshows and turned it into a $4 million career.  “I’ve always loved PowerPoint, which is kind of strange. But when I was a kid I would design PowerPoints for my family when I was at my grandparents house,” Courtney Allen, a 35-year-old presentation design freelancer, tells Fortune. “So I went through school and in college got a degree in graphic design.”  Allen wasn’t entirely sure of what opportunities awaited her, but knew…

On January 1, 2025, the Freelance Worker Protection Act (“FWPA”) went into effect in California (Business & Professions Code 18100 et seq.). While the terms “independent contractor” and “freelancer” may be interchanged in common day language, under California law, “freelance worker” has a specific and narrow definition as compared to independent contractor.  If your business or your organization uses freelance workers, here is important information to understand.    Who Is a Freelance Worker?  The FWPA defines a freelance worker as a person (or organization composed of no more than one person) who is hired to provide professional services for an…

Image Source: ShutterstockFor many Americans, side gigs started as a way to earn extra income—but some have now evolved into full-fledged job replacements. As technology, AI, and flexible work options expand, more people are discovering that one solid side hustle can quietly replace the income of their 9-to-5. Whether you’re craving freedom, burnout recovery, or early retirement, these six side gigs could let you outsource your day job entirely.1. Freelance Writing and Digital Content CreationWith brands desperate for online visibility, freelance writing and content creation remain some of the most profitable and scalable side gigs. Demand for digital content writers…

With humans scrambling to secure well-paid work and financial breathing room, the cost of employing people and AI is closing down job vacancies — everywhere. “This is not going to reverse; it is going to accelerate,” warns Jonathan Glazier, a UK-based TV and media production expert who has been freelancing for 30 years. “Employees are taxed; robots are not! Ask any economist what the consequence is,” chips in Peter Dawe, serial property development and renewables entrepreneur and author. Also known as “The Cursed Prophet” on LinkedIn and “Founding Father of the UK’s first commercial internet service (PIPEX),” Dawe, like Glazier,…

Picture: Shutterstock/MMD Creative Freelance journalists do not agree with their work being used to train AI, and most would like to be compensated for work being used in this way, a National Union of Journalists survey has revealed. The survey comes as many publishers have signed deals with AI companies that allow their content to be used as reference points for queries through chatbots or for the initial training of such chatbots. Freelance journalists are not typically compensated in such deals, with contracts often including opt-outs around the use of content in “technologies”. Even in the rare deals that do…

Nigeria’s 2025 tax reform brings tech freelancers and remote digital workers into the tax net, which implies earnings from foreign clients, platforms, or remote jobs are subject to regulation and scrutiny. Under the revised Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) 2025, individuals deemed tax residents of Nigeria will be taxed on their worldwide income, and non-residents, however, will only pay tax on income sourced within Nigeria. The World Bank estimates there are about 17.5 million online gig workers in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa combined, with Nigeria being one of the leading contributors. According to a Bookipi/Upwork analysis, Nigerian freelancers command an…

Dublin, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Freelance Platforms – Global Strategic Business Report” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The global market for Freelance Platforms was valued at US$5.4 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$13.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16.1% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. Why Are Freelance Platforms Gaining Strategic Importance in Workforce Flexibility, Remote Collaboration, and Global Talent Access?Freelance platforms are rapidly reshaping global labor markets by enabling businesses to connect with…