The 2019 freelancer gender pay gap according to PeoplePerHour

The national gender pay gap average for full-time workers is currently 9%, with men taking home the most pay.   We wanted to find out how this compares to our own platform. So, we asked our data wizard Kosmas to analyse the earning data of all our freelancers over the last 4 years.   Discover […]
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How to become a food photographer – Interview with Aleksandra Boruch

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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Managing mental health as a freelancer – 5 essential tips

Managing your mental health as a freelancer is easier said than done. Ryan Scollon shares his transition experience from agency to freelancer and the mental health lessons he’s learned along the way.                                            “I’m sure […]
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From freelance writer to creative agency owner, meet John Ashton

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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How to eat healthy when you work from home – breakfast, lunch and snacks

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 2019 – Our illustrators bring the fashion industry to life

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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How to create an amazing freelance profile – stand out and win work

So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and go freelance, you’ve signed up to PeoplePerHour (if not, what are you waiting for?) and now you’re waiting for the work to roll in. But before you’re going to get any freelance work, you need to create an all-singing, all-dancing freelance profile bio that will win you […]
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“The future of work is flexible” Andrae Smith, Work Wanderers

Imagine remote working in Bali or Cape Town. Imagine sharing the adventure with like-minded individuals from all over the world. Imagine spending a month striking the balance between work and travel with all the logistics taken care of. Work Wanderers gives digital nomads and entrepreneurs the chance to live their remote work dream on 1-month […]
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Understanding CERT as a freelancer

CERT is our official ranking algorithm. Think of it as a shiny TripAdvisor badge or a special qualification showing potential buyers that you are trustworthy, experienced and professional. In this blog post we’ll guide you through what CERT is, why we use it and how it can help you to win and secure more work […]
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