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Freelancing & handling late paying client
Please create an account or log in to access all these features Chat with other users about all things related to working life on our Work forum. Greenwitchart · Today 09:19 I am a freelancer. I have been working for a particular client, a…
16 Tools For Freelancers
Every year on December 1st I publish a blog post reflecting on my freelancing career, a practice that gets a bit more awkward each year I work full-time for the vast majority of my income. This year is a particularly difficult one to make the case…
The era of data-labeling companies is over,' says the CEO of a $2.2 billion AI training firm
Basic data-labeling work — the kind built on tagging images or sorting text — is becoming obsolete, said the CEO of a $2.2 billion AI training firm. Jonathan Siddharth, the CEO of Turing, said on an episode of the '20VC' podcast…
How to Build a Self-Sustaining Client Network and Turn a Real Profit
Providing ongoing services like retainers, package deals and strategic follow-ups can position freelancers for repeat business, supporting a self-sustaining network of clients. Effective communication, onboarding processes and handling mistakes…
Crowds gathered to enjoy Lake Forest's 41st Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration in Market Square
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The 41st Annual Lake Forest Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration arrived on Friday, along with winter weather, and crowds in Market Square kept warm with coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cheer. “The…
How Dr Pepper got 'dirty'-and surged into second place among soda brands
For the past year, for the first time in Dr Pepper's 140-year history, the brand has been the second-most-popular soda in America. As of October 2025, it commanded a 12.2% volume share of soft-drink sales, per Circana. It has held onto second place…
Kate Middleton's extreme new health routine has Prince William 'yelling and screaming'
Prince William has been convinced to join Kate Middleton on her cold-water swims, a habit she has kept up since her cancer diagnosis, as she believes it helps her body manage stress. Previously speaking about this element of her health and fitness…
QOTD: Are You Excited For A New Era Of Chrysler SRT?
Matt has a post today detailing how Chrysler has apparent plans to revive itself -- and to use some SRT-badged models to do it. So, are you excited to hear this? Yeah, it's a simple one today. It's the first day back in the office for many of us…
TikTokers are experiencing the 'Japan effect
Apparently any place looks better if you just say it's Japan. That's according to a TikTok trend, dubbed the “Japan effect.” First reported in Casey Lewis's youth trends newsletter After School, the trend has users making slideshows…
Used Car Of The Day: 1966 Ford Mustang
Today we serve you a 1966 Ford Mustang. Yes, we're going back to the '60s. This one needs some restoration, and it has a 302 engine, not the original motor, under the hood. The radiator and seat belts are new and some minor electrical work has been…
We've rounded up the best Cyber Monday iPad deals, including a new all-time low on the iPad Mini
Steven is a home entertainment product expert with over a decade worth of service journalism experience. He oversees coverage around home entertainment products, including TVs, streaming devices, headphones, and soundbars.ExperienceSteven is a…
Shinola's watches and leather goods are almost never on sale, but for Cyber Monday, you can save up to $500
Amir Ismael is an editor on Business Insider's Reviews team specializing in men's style and grooming products. He joined the team (then called Insider Picks) in 2017, initially covering a wide range of subjects, including deals of the day…
Career change/retraining at 50 - but in what?
Namechanged. Could really use some advice. I currently work freelance in an area of the media industry. This was great when my kids were young, but my sector is becoming more and more challenging and frustrating. There is simply less work and less…
Allbirds Cyber Monday deals: Get up to 50% off styles we love
Amir Ismael is an editor on Business Insider's Reviews team specializing in men's style and grooming products. He joined the team (then called Insider Picks) in 2017, initially covering a wide range of subjects, including deals of the day…
Lower student loan bills may be coming - even for high earners
Here's some good news: If you have student loan debt, you could soon qualify for a repayment plan that comes with lower monthly bills. The eligibility requirements for the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plan have been updated to allow a broader swath…
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