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A recent study by Hostinger ranked the top ten U.S. cities as the most attractive freelance hotspots, and Miami is a leader with zero self-employment income tax and a high proportion of freelance workers. San Francisco offers the highest average revenue per freelance worker, making it the top city for earning potential. Austin stands out with the highest number of co-working spaces, which shows its strong infrastructure for freelancers seeking collaborative work environments. A recent study by Hostinger ranked the top ten U.S. cities for freelancers based on key indicators such as internet quality, freelance income potential, cost of living, and professional resources. Data for metrics like download speed, average revenue per freelance…

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US President-elect Donald Trump has launched his own cryptocurrency, which quickly soared in market capitalisation to several billion dollars.His release of the meme coin, $Trump, comes as he prepares to take office on Monday as 47th president of the US.The venture was co-ordinated by CIC Digital LLC – an affiliate of the Trump Organization – which has previously sold Trump-branded shoes and fragrances.Meme coins are used to build popularity for a viral internet trend or movement, but they lack intrinsic value and are extremely volatile investments.By Saturday afternoon, hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn…

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“Have chest pains. If I die, these are the stats: I have worked 16 days in a row and worked every waking minute for 18 hours of every day. Sue the fuck out of the BBC.”These are the words I text to my partner, whil taking yet another deep breath, trying not to panic, attempting to remain focused on the job in hand – leading a large cast and crew shooting a new BBC series for a leading independent production company. The irony that my role as a senior member of the production team includes a drummed-in responsibility for the…

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Bubty, a Dutch company specialising in managing freelance engagements, has raised €3 million in seed funding to expand its latest solution, Bubty Services, globally. Founded in 2020 by Lee Willoughby and Benjamin Schriel, both 27, Bubty aims to tackle the rising risk of freelancer misclassification, a challenge faced by companies engaging independent contractors in over 190 countries. With freelancers now making up nearly 46.6% of the global workforce—approximately 1.57 billion individuals—the need for accurate worker classification has grown critical. Misclassification occurs when freelancers or independent contractors are incorrectly treated as employees, potentially exposing businesses to legal and financial risks. Governments…

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Sensitive details of Saif Ali Khan’s health insurance claim, revealing that the Bollywood actor applied for a claim of Rs 35.95 lakh, have recently been leaked on social media. The leak has raised concerns, with a Mumbai-based cardiac surgeon commenting on the disparities in health insurance coverage for the general public. Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder at his Bandra West residence, leaving him with multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital for treatment. The leak included details of Saif’s health insurance claim, showing that Rs 25 lakh had already been approved by Niva Bupa Health…

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Preston Freelancer MeetUp and Coworking DayThis is a regular meet up for Freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs and alike. It is aimed to provide the opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded people working in a similar way.​Do you feel like you want to meet some other freelancers?Do you find working from home can feel make you feel isolated?Are you new to freelancing and would like to talk to others with experience?Are you looking to work with other freelancers and would like to connect with the local community?These are all good reasons to come and join us.The day will start…

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• Is There a Problem with Passive Investing? Passive investing has absolutely revolutionized the investment landscape for individual investors. Not only has it dramatically lowered the costs of asset ownership, but it has done so while delivering strong returns. What began as a radical idea to buy the overall market without worrying about picking the winners now accounts for 57% of all equity fund assets and over $13 trillion. However, with the rapid rise in passive ownership, some investors have begun to sound the alarm. (Of Dollars and Data) • What’s Wrong with XOVR and SpaceX: There’s a reason public markets…

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent, today released its annual In-Demand Skills report, spotlighting the most sought-after skills across key work categories on its platform. The findings highlight a dual emphasis on advanced technical skills and human-centric roles, underscoring the evolving demands of a workforce shaped by emerging technologies, digital transformation, and global disruption. While job postings requiring advanced AI skills, such as generative AI modeling and AI data annotation, are growing rapidly—along with the freelancer earnings associated with these skills—the report also highlights…

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