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3 Ways To Build A Freelance Portfolio As A Total Beginner
A young freelancer sitting with her dog at the desk in her home office. Going out on your own as a freelancer is an exciting move. You're no longer confined to an office or need to report to a boss, and you can work the hours you choose. The path…
ERNIE 4.5 vs DeepSeek V4: The Freelancer's Honest Breakdown
ERNIE 4.5 vs DeepSeek V4: The Freelancer's Honest Breakdown I'll be honest with you — picking an LLM used to stress me out. Every time I commit a client project to one provider, I'm basically betting my margin on their pricing staying sane.
'Hot' Small-Business Trends Driving Growth And Customer Loyalty
Once a small business has found its footing in a market, it can be tempting to stick with the niche, model or strategy that helped it gain traction. But markets move quickly, and when customer behavior, technology and expectations change, holding…
JTBC's financial troubles raise alarm for K-drama industry
JTBC, once hailed as the broadcaster that transformed Korea's television drama industry, has entered court-led rehabilitation proceedings, sending shockwaves through the entertainment business and raising concerns about the future of the country's…
Collapse Of Jane Austen Film Prompts Call For Crew Pay Protections
EXCLUSIVE: Bectu, the creative industry union, has called for better pay protections for freelancers after a contemporary adaptation of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey collapsed, owing crew members potentially hundreds of thousands of pounds.
The 5 Most Popular Side Hustles Office Workers Are Monetizing In 2026
Side hustles have moved firmly into the mainstream of office life, with a growing number of full-time employees building income streams alongside their main job. What started as a way for consumers to make additional cash from their passion…
What Hiring Managers Want Now That AI Can Write Resumes
As AI transforms resumes, hiring managers are looking for clearer proof of skills and results. You can now use AI to tailor a resume to a job description in seconds, sharpen your bullet points and prepare for an interview with personalized…
Red Sox's Willson Contreras conundrum thickens with reporter's latest input
According to MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal, he stands firm on the notion that the Boston Red Sox shouldn't trade Willson Contreras if they want to remain competitive next season. This thickens the plot of the slugger's future. But with the strong…
Private equity stalemate as company exits stall
Private equity firms can't find the door to exit companies held in their portfolios as fewer acquisitions leave funds with no choice but to hold and wait it out. A flatter IPO market and far more subdued trading conditions on the back of tougher…
Danny Dyer's British drama hailed as 'modern classic' climbs Netflix's trending chart
The Football Factory, the British drama hailed as 'a modern classic' and starring Danny Dyer, has climbed the Netflix trending chart. Since being added to the streamer earlier this month, it is now the 8th most-watched on Netflix UK. Released in…
Partners Against Piracy launches powerful new campaign highlighting the human cost of content piracy
The new campaign by Partners Against Piracy, featuring Teko Modise, Nelisiwe Sibiya, and Pabi Cooper, aims to combat content piracy and support Africa's creative economy. Partners Against Piracy (PAP) has launched a new public service awareness…
Private credit: A reality check or just growing pains?
Private credit has emerged as one of the biggest winners of the post-pandemic investment boom. Private lenders stepped in to fill a gap left by retreating banks, promising both capital stability and returns well above cash and term deposits. Those…
VAW: The Dollar's Breakout And Commodities' Rollover Don't Bode Well (Rating Downgrade)
Vanguard Materials ETF is downgraded from buy to hold after a 27% total return since March 2025. Negative trends in commodities and a strengthening US dollar present material headwinds, offsetting VAW's reasonable 17.6x P/E and 12.9% EPS growth.
Creative industries to get new monthly print tabloid mag
Former editors of Design Week and The Media Leader are among those involved in the launch of a print-first monthly B2B magazine for the commercial creative industries. The Static will launch with a team of five, covering media, advertising and…
Brave New World: A Reading List About the Dark Future
Longreads has published hundreds of original stories—personal essays, reported features, reading lists, and more—and more than 14,000 editor's picks. And they're all funded by readers like you. Become a member today. What year is it…
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