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creativebloq.com - Tom May - The pros and cons of being freelance
The pros and cons of being freelance
Creative Bloq

Freelancing has a certain glamour to it from the outside. No commute, no boss, no fixed hours, just you, your talent and a laptop. For a lot of creatives, that glamour is exactly what draws them away from agency or studio life, even if you do need…

dev.to - Issam Hamed - I Built a Freelance Rate Calculator With AI, Shipped It, and Walked Away
I Built a Freelance Rate Calculator With AI, Shipped It, and Walked Away
DEV Community

Last month I shipped RateForge, a free freelance rate calculator that generates AI-powered, shareable client reports. Total build time: a weekend. Ongoing maintenance: zero. Here's the full story, what worked, and what I'd do differently. Every…

dev.to - Ricardo - The 5 contract clauses that quietly wreck freelancers (and the exact words to push back)
The 5 contract clauses that quietly wreck freelancers (and the exact words to push back)
DEV Community

Most freelancers lose money not on the work, but on a single sentence they skimmed in a contract. Here are the five clauses I've learned to catch before signing, why each one is dangerous, and the exact language I use to push back. Steal all of it.

thoughtcatalog.com - January Nelson - A Woman with a Bachelor's and a Master's Says BOTH Walmart and Target Rejected Her for a Cashier Job
A Woman with a Bachelor's and a Master's Says BOTH Walmart and Target Rejected Her for a Cashier Job
Thought Catalog

She did everything they told her to do: get the degree, then go back for the master's to lock in a job. Now she says she can't get hired to ring up groceries, and the freelance gigs she picks up on the side pay more than either diploma ever has.

forbes.com - Bernard Marr - 5 Companies Winning With AI And What They Are Doing Differently
5 Companies Winning With AI And What They Are Doing Differently
Forbes

Companies including Duolingo, Salesforce, Klarna, Harvey and Adobe are using AI to create new products, improve customer experiences and reshape established business models. For many businesses, the AI journey starts with efficiency: automating…

gamesindustry.biz - Lewis Packwood - What does the future of external development look like?
What does the future of external development look like?
GamesIndustry.biz

This article is part of ExDev Week. External development, whether it involves porting, co-development, asset creation, or any one of a number of other things, is becoming an increasingly important part of the industry as games get ever larger and…

mirror.co.uk - Jennie Buzaglo, Meghna Amin - TV presenter's apology blasted after 'insensitive' Ann Widdecombe remark
TV presenter's apology blasted after 'insensitive' Ann Widdecombe remark
Daily Mirror

A former Sky News star has been criticised for comments he made about Ann Widdecombe by broadcaster Carole Malone. The former Conservative politician and Reform UK spokesperson's death aged 78 was announced on Friday, July 10. It was confirmed she…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - AMZA ETF: MLPs' Quiet Outperformance Continues (NYSEARCA:AMZA)
AMZA ETF: MLPs' Quiet Outperformance Continues (NYSEARCA:AMZA)
Seeking Alpha

InfraCap MLP ETF remains a 'Buy,' delivering 25% YTD returns and outperforming the S&P 500 by 17 percentage points. AMZA's 8%+ yield, modest leverage, and concentrated midstream MLP exposure drive strong total return, though concentration and…

futurism.com - Maggie Harrison Dupré - The Backlash Is So Strong That People With 'Pervert Glasses' Are Afraid to Use Them in Public
The Backlash Is So Strong That People With 'Pervert Glasses' Are Afraid to Use Them in Public
Futurism | Science and Technology News

Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Meta's camera-equipped “AI Glasses” are so divisive that some adopters are now leaving their expensive smart glasses at home, as Engadget reports. Influencers, mostly…

forbes.com - Petr Marek - How Home Service Businesses Can Get Paid Faster During Peak Seasons
How Home Service Businesses Can Get Paid Faster During Peak Seasons
Forbes

Petr Marek, founder and CEO of Invoice Home, an invoice-generating platform designed for small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs. ​Summer is often the busiest season for home service businesses. Between home maintenance piling up…

ign.com - Cade Onder - 'This Cannot Continue' - Xbox Players Demand an End to Layoffs and Studio Closures on Microsoft's Own Fan Feedback Website
'This Cannot Continue' - Xbox Players Demand an End to Layoffs and Studio Closures on Microsoft's Own Fan Feedback Website
IGN

Xbox players are taking a stand against Microsoft's layoffs in a place where their voices may be heard the loudest: an official fan feedback website. As spotted by Kotaku, Witt Yao, a fan of Xbox, took to the Xbox Player Voice forum to pose a…

ign.com - Cade Onder - 'Journey Through Light and Darkness' - New Look at Kingdom Hearts 4 May Be Coming Next Month at D23
'Journey Through Light and Darkness' - New Look at Kingdom Hearts 4 May Be Coming Next Month at D23
IGN

A new look at Kingdom Hearts 4 may be imminent. Disney has confirmed its plans for D23, a Disney-specific convention that covers movies, TV shows, and anything Disney related. While you can expect updates on a bunch of major projects, there is one…

goodhousekeeping.com - Shelby Deering - Do the Viral Talking Buttons for Dogs Really Work? A Vet Answers
Do the Viral Talking Buttons for Dogs Really Work? A Vet Answers
Good Housekeeping

Ever since I first spotted the “talking buttons” trend on Instagram last year, I've been enthralled by the idea that my dog could communicate with me by using them. You know the ones: Each button says a different word out loud when…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - Eaton: Data Center Growth Consistent, But Not Explosive (NYSE:ETN)
Eaton: Data Center Growth Consistent, But Not Explosive (NYSE:ETN)
Seeking Alpha

Eaton Corp. remains a 'Hold' as valuation has improved but lacks a compelling GARP profile. Q1 delivered record revenue and EPS, with strong data center and aerospace backlog growth, but post-earnings price action remains weak. Management raised…

forbes.com - Alison Coleman - Why Unforgettable Brand Identity Matters More Than Ever In The Age Of AI
Why Unforgettable Brand Identity Matters More Than Ever In The Age Of AI
Forbes

When craftsmanship becomes the competitive advantage Aesthetics have never mattered more. In an age where AI makes every brand sound, look and feel almost identical, a genuinely distinct, credible brand identity isn't just nice to have; it is one…

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