Independent workers are not at the edge of the workforce – they are one step ahead of it. They're also serving as their own personal CEO: running operations, strategy, and prospecting for the one-person company they manage on their own.
The sweet freedom of freelancing comes with a package deal, which sometimes includes the occasional administrative puzzle to solve. Finding your next home or planning a vacation is an exciting milestone, even if the administrative side requires a little extra creativity for independent talent. But what about couples where both partners are freelancers? Read on to find out more.
Malt's Editorial Collective gathers insights from our exceptional community of freelancers. The views and opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author, and are published to encourage a diversity of perspectives and insights.
Learn how to proactively manage the five greatest AI risks – from exposing confidential data and hallucinations, to loss of expertise. We show you the practical SAFER-Blueprint and give you concrete tips on how to use AI as a transparent, responsible sparring partner.
Freelancing has always required resilience, but 2026 demands something more: strategy, clarity, and a mindset built not just for surviving the uncertainty of independent work, but for thriving in it.
This year, your edge won’t come from working harder. It will come from working smarter, standing out more sharply, and building the kinds of relationships and capabilities that compound over time.
2026 will be a turning point for UK freelancers. Regulation is tightening, clients are rethinking how they access talent, and AI is reshaping what “expertise” actually means. Freelancers who treat their work like a micro-business - compliant, specialised and technology-enabled - will be the ones who thrive.
What's next? We spoke with Malt's CTO Claire Lebarz to better understand what to expect on the tech landscape in 2026.
The dream of freelancing is often painted with images of working from a sunny cafe, setting your own hours, and enjoying newfound flexibility. But the reality can be more of a challenge. Traditional 9-to-5 boundaries are suddenly gone, leaving you to be your own boss, motivator, and timekeeper. So how can you ensure you thrive?
As a freelancer, you're often on your own when you need a little boost of confidence after a particularly challenging project. In this deep-dive, we're exploring the experience of "imposter syndrome" and offering you tips on how to restore your self-esteem during particularly challenging times.
Sustainability reporting is becoming mandatory - and many companies now need guidance. Who is affected? What applies when? And how can all this be implemented efficiently? In a recent Malt webinar with our German team, CSRD expert Laurin Flörke showed what really matters now – and where companies urgently need support. For freelancers, this means: anyone who can bring structure into the reporting jungle is in greater demand than ever.
Malt's Editorial Collective gathers insights from our exceptional community of freelancers. The views and opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author, and are published to encourage a diversity of perspectives and insights.
The Malt Tech Trends 2025 event in London brought together a packed audience of data, AI and digital leaders to explore how organisations are adapting to new technologies and the skills reshaping their teams.
