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Searching for a freelancer? Here is where to find top talent
Freelancing has entered a new phase. Businesses aren't just outsourcing small tasks anymore — they're building products, launching AI tools, and running long-term projects with freelance talent. The real question in 2026 isn't whether to…
How seven freelance travel writers got their book deals
Hello! How are you doing today? In today's edition, I'm chatting to some brilliant freelance travel writers about how they landed their book deals. Some did it without an agent, others who spent several months working on their proposals. Each story…
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Best Accounting Software for Small Business
Cost: $38-$275 monthly Integrations: Yes Mobile App: Yes Learn More We chose QuickBooks Online because it is widely used by small businesses and accountants, it offers a plethora of formal and informal training resources, and it has many avenues of…
QOTD: What Are You Paying For Gas These Days?
The war in Iran is likely to cause oil prices to rise, even as governments make attempts to increase supply. It might not be affecting prices just yet -- and some places in this country tend to have pricy gas no matter what is happening when it…
GM recalls more than 17,000 Buicks over a part that could cause drivers to lose control
Drive an older Buick Regal? You may need to drive it to your nearest dealer. General Motors is recalling certain 2012 and 2013 Buick Regal models because of an issue with the rear suspension toe links that could increase the likelihood of a crash.
Why Group Buying is the Future of Premium SaaS Subscriptions
Millions of users are searching for more intelligent ways to use the computers they use on a daily basis, and data regarding subscription costs has quietly been identified as one of the biggest family digital expenditures in 2026. When you need…
Health insurance startup Alan reaches €5B valuation
30% of European unicorns may have lost their billion-dollar status, but not Alan. The French health insurance startup is now valued at €5 billion — approximately $5.83 billion, up from $4.5 billion in 2024. Created in 2016, Alan has…
Been let go from work
Please create an account or log in to access all these features Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. If you have medical concerns, please seek medical attention. HangryBrickShark · Today 11:53 I've been let go…
Survey: PPC is getting harder - and AI is only saving 5 hours a week
The largest annual survey of PPC professionals finds the industry under growing pressure — more opaque platforms, weaker measurement, and AI tools that help but haven't transformed the day-to-day. Why we care. More than half of practitioners…
Predicted Lineup for Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the Champions League
Real Madrid take on familiar foe Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The game will take place at the Bernabeu, with a positive result needed to take to England in a week's time. That has been made an even taller…
Canavan the right choice for leader, at least in the short term
If the Nationals are the tail that wags the dog, then Matt Canavan has long been the tail that has wagged the tail. For much of his time in parliament, Canavan has sat deliberately on the backbench, enabling him to freelance on policy which, in his…
2027 Ram ProMaster City Revives Van Life
Ram is returning to the commercial vehicle space with the 2027 ProMaster City. Ram's new van, intended for commercial and business use, has a squared-off cargo area that will have up to 167 cubic feet of volume and an 111-inch long load floor.
Used Car Of The Day: 2017 Porsche Macan S
Today we have a 2017 Porsche Macan S for you -- one that is still under CPO warranty. Yes, that's two Porsches in a row, but I am working off of our forums and that's what's been out there this week. Anyway, this one has 107K miles on it and…
I had a baby at 50 via IVF with a man half my age
Having breakfast on a sun-drenched holiday in Sardinia, Pilli Cortese looked fondly at her family as five-year-old Amelie collapsed into a fit of giggles with her dad. But then a passing waiter made a comment that wiped the contented smile from her…
Audio Academy mentoring scheme reveals 2026 cohort
Twenty two people working across the UK radio and audio sector have been selected for the 2026 Audio Academy Mentoring Programme. The six month scheme connects mid career professionals with senior industry figures for one to one mentoring, seminars…
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