How do you become a successful graphic designer? We caught up with PeoplePerHour Academy graduate, Sam to discuss everything from the future of graphic design to why there’s nothing better than a bowl of pasta. If I had to explain what I do to a 5 year-old, I’d say… I tell my daughter that I […]
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Have you ever wondered “what does a UI Architect do?” We interviewed our in-house wizard, Graham on 20 years of working in the industry. If I had to explain what I do to a 5 year-old, I’d say.. I take the designs from a designer and turn them into web pages or apps that you […]
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In our last blog, we talked extensively about side hustles. Side hustles are a great way to make extra cash in addition to your full-time gig and sometimes they can evolve into a new, standalone career. This is exactly what happened to Craig Brett- a freelance writer on our platform. We caught up with Craig […]
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The self-assessment tax return deadline is just around the corner for all self-employed professionals in the UK. If you were self-employed at any point from 6th April 2018 to 5th April 2019 and you earned more than £1000, then you need to file a self-assessment tax return and pay any tax you owe before January […]
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Last year, Twitter reported a 231% rise in the number of mentions of ‘side hustle’ on its platform. Henley Business School estimates that side hustles generate £72 billion for the UK economy. Roughly one quarter of Brits have a side hustle, which actually pales in comparison to America where over 45% of US workers have […]
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To celebrate the dawn of a new decade, we’ve been looking back over the past year to predict what will be the most wanted freelance skills in 2020. Are you hoping to gain more freelance jobs this year? Check whether your skills are in demand by reading this blog post. Based on our own data […]
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At PeoplePerHour, we routinely make platform enhancements as we believe that upgrading and improving our processes will provide more value to both our buyers and freelancers, allowing them to live their work dream! We are in the process of updating our checkout process for a safer and better experience so that our users will be […]
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At PeoplePerHour, we routinely make platform enhancements as we believe that upgrading and improving our processes will provide more value to both our buyers and freelancers, allowing them to live their work dream! We are in the process of updating our checkout process for a safer and better experience so that our users will be […]
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According to research conducted by the WorkingMums 2018 Annual Survey, 25% of Mums work full-time with no flexibility, while 56% worry that their flexible working will be taken away. Juggling work and parenthood is not exactly a piece of cake, but we think going freelance can solve some of the associated challenges. After all, freelancing […]
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According to research conducted by the WorkingMums 2018 Annual Survey, 25% of Mums work full-time with no flexibility, while 56% worry that their flexible working will be taken away. Juggling work and parenthood is not exactly a piece of cake, but we think going freelance can solve some of the associated challenges. After all, freelancing […]
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Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither were the world’s most successful businesses. Building a business empire takes time, resources and hard graft. Luckily, here at PeoplePerHour we have a community of 2.5M freelancers who can take care of the nuts and bolts, leaving you to focus on the nitty gritty. Discover a small […]
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So, you’ve got a shiny new business logo and you’re ready to grow your empire. What’s the next move? A business logo is much more than a box to tick off the business checklist. Your logo feeds into your packaging, your web design, your social media presence, business cards, marketing collateral, even the uniforms your […]
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Do you let your food go cold trying to perfect the brunch flat lay? If so, you’ve probably dreamed of becoming a food photographer at some point. Well as it happens, our platform hosts some pretty cool jobs including food photography. We caught up with PeoplePerHour food photography freelancer Aleksandra Boruch to find out how […]
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We’re all about breaking free from the traditional 9-5 and becoming your own boss. So, when we learnt that John Ashton had set up a virtual creative agency and written a book about it, we knew we had to find out more. In search of freedom, fun and flexibility, John set up Brighton copywriting […]
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Healthy eating as a freelancer is easier said than done. Yes you work from home so technically you have the advantage of a kitchen, but that’s just one part of the puzzle. Eating well requires preparation and routine. When a deadline is looming, eating kale isn’t exactly top of the priority list. We took to […]
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London Fashion Week kicks off today and with it comes a circus of colours, bold trends and illustrious designers showcasing their latest creations. Love it or loathe it, style is deeply personal and an undeniable part of our culture. From normcore to glamorous rock’n’roll, high-street to couture, there are countless ways to dress, impress or […]
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