Malt surveyed over 5,000 freelancers and interviewed several businesses across Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK to uncover trends in the freelancing industry in 2024.
There's a lot of hype right now about how AI is disrupting, well, just about everything. We decided to cut through the noise and hand the mic directly to a handful of Malt's freelancers who are on the front lines of rapidly changing client demands, and the technologies that may or may not make them possible.
Malt's Editorial Collective gathers insights from our exceptional community of freelancers. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author, published to encourage a diversity of perspectives and insights.
Effective cash flow management is one of the most critical components of running a sustainable freelance consulting business in the GCC. As a consultant, your income is likely to be irregular, project-based, and susceptible to payment delays. This unpredictability makes it essential to implement systems and strategies to ensure financial stability across fluctuating income cycles. Here’s how to proactively manage your cash flow in 2025 and protect your business from unnecessary financial stress.
Discover what are the aspects to take in consideration to set a fair price for your services in the region, navigate through an evolving market and avoid pitfalls
We know what's good for us. But, oftentimes, we only get so far as our good intentions. In our recent webinar "(re)Build Your Health & Energy Through Simple Habits in 2025", Phil Ruttens – Tech & Health Professional, CMO and Founder of TITEOS – shows how healthy routines really work. His approach: simple principles, psychological know-how and the smart use of AI.
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Discover tips and tricks from our Malt experts on how to calculate your ideal daily rate and avoid pitfalls, shared during our first live FAQ session with Hanna Cohen Sebban and Antoine Dupuis.
At a recent Malt event, we brought together private equity professionals and seasoned finance leaders to discuss the evolving role of interim CFOs. Drawing on real-world examples - from high-growth businesses and exits to periods of instability - the conversation unpacked when interims are brought in, what makes these engagements work, and how to set them up for success.
Want to better understand the ins and outs of freelancer legal compliance? Here we dive into the topic, giving you practical advice on best practices to stay compliant and reassure clients.
AI can enhance your skills, but the real superhero is you. Take advantage of these superpowers and transform your business with ethics and creativity!
The first quarter of 2025 showed us what many freelancers already knew: this way of working isn’t just here to stay - it’s evolving, growing and attracting more talent than ever before. Whether you're deep into your independent career or just starting out, the signs from Q1 point to strong momentum for freelance professionals across the UK. Let’s take a closer look at what shaped the quarter on Malt in the UK, and what’s ahead.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are experiencing a significant shift towards sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. This transition has led to a burgeoning demand for ESG consultants, particularly freelancers who are able to work onsite and offer flexibility and specialized expertise.
