Translation is a valuable skill in today’s global market, and as a freelancer, you can turn your language abilities into a steady income stream. Whether you’re bilingual or a native speaker, top translation platforms make it easy to find clients, set your rates, and get paid quickly.

Freelancing is booming, led by young workers and enabled by tech. Payoneer’s global survey shows $21/hr average rates, high satisfaction, and growing female participation. Experience beats education, and flexibility is the top perk.

Hiring international contractors can help you scale your business and cut costs—but each country has its own rules. This guide covers what you need to know about working with contractors in key markets and how Payoneer makes global payments simple and compliant.

What is lead time? It is the amount of time between when an order is placed and when it is fulfilled.Some businesses call this processing, while others refer to it as handling. For online merchants, this includes tasks such as storage, stock maintenance, order processing, and shipments.  In a highly competitive market, reducing lead time […]

As 2023 comes into full swing, small and large businesses around the world are still recovering from the lingering effects of COVID-19. To help them do so, consultants, agencies and freelancers continue to play a critical role in keeping the global economy humming. With the new year, however, comes new challenges. Rapidly rising costs of […]

If you’re running a business in the US, Europe or even in Latin America, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself working with remote employees and/or contractors who are based in other Latin American countries. The region is popular among digital nomads, has a busy startup ecosystem, and it helps that the time zone is […]

Interested in working with freelancers, worldwide? Making international payments to freelancers and independent contractors around the world doesn’t have to be a headache with Payoneer. Learn how to use Payoneer to pay overseas freelancers while saving on international transaction fees and without jumping through hoops.

Freelancers offer flexibility and expertise without the overhead of traditional employees. However, processing invoices and payments for international freelancers can be a complex and time-consuming process. To work with freelancers effectively, it's crucial to understand the available payment options for freelancers and how to best keep on top of accounting and invoicing.

Over the past two years, gig economy participation has grown significantly. This article Reveals the Secret Sauce for How Freelancers Become Agency Owners. If you are a freelancer seeking to scale successfully and expand your business, this guide is for you.

Direct to consumer, or D2C, sales is a market that’s been growing in importance in the last few years. You could think of it as a simpler form of ecommerce, where companies design, produce, market, and sell their products or services directly to the consumer or end user, without any intermediaries.  The D2C market is […]

Freelancing in the Philippines has boomed in recent years, and the pandemic has accelerated this growth, making it an unstoppable trend. Since the discovery of flexible employment options, more people are considering freelancing than traditional employment. Freelancing is here to stay. If you’re making a choice in considering freelancing, whether as a side-hustle or a […]

Struggling to earn the big bucks? Whether you’re a freelance graphic designer or content writer, finding quality clients that will pay you what you’re worth can be challenging. However, there are tips and best practices out there that you can use to land better paying gigs and allow you to earn the income you’ve always […]

Today, we’re going to dive into the exciting world of freelance business analysis, a career path that offers a unique blend of autonomy, flexibility, and exciting opportunities. Whether you’re looking to gain more control over your schedule, build a more diverse portfolio of clients, or simply enjoy the perks of working from home, freelancing as a business analyst can provide all of that and more. In recent years, freelancing has seen a significant rise in popularity, with employees and employers recognizing its many benefits. In fact, according to a recent report, the number of people opting for freelance careers continues […]

The global music publishing market is expected to exceed $6.55 billion USD by the end of 2024 — but many digital publishers, distributors, music labels and performing rights organizations (PROs) are still finding it difficult to provide artists with a positive royalty payment experience. Bringing music to a mass audience is the only way independent […]

Raising your freelance rate is an important part of growing as a freelancer, however, if you already have a well-established client base, it can be a bit tricky. Of course, your intention is not to scare away your existing clients but raising your rates from time to time does help reflect the growth of your […]

If you’re a freelancer, you probably already know that building your business requires a very savvy marketing mind. You have to constantly think of new strategic approaches to promote yourself amongst all the competition out there. As social media platforms have become an increasingly popular option for businesses to promote themselves, freelancers worldwide are stepping […]

Did you know that Pakistan, a booming startup ecosystem, holds one of the largest numbers of freelancers and entrepreneurs in the world? With that, the number of coworking spaces in Pakistan is on the rise. When initiated for the first time, small businesses and freelancers typically don’t have the bandwidth for an office space for […]

As part of our commitment to helping small and medium-sized businesses to grow globally and connect with cross-border clients, Payoneer brings you insights into working with Australian clients. Nathan Archie, Payoneer’s General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, and Fiona Kesby, Founder and CEO of GO-VA.com.au, share their tips for finding and succeeding at working […]

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Daniella Alscher, Content Marketing Associate at G2.  No matter the type of freelance business you’re running, it needs to be branded.  Personal branding is often overlooked by professional freelancers, who’d rather cut straight to the chase of seeking out clients on freelance platforms and putting their pedal […]

As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, the remote workforce has become the new norm for the first time in modern history. Many freelancers and gig-workers share the same concerns for job security and financial stability, leaving them to wonder – what’s in store for the future of freelancing? Will the future of work […]

Earl Nightingale once said, “Remember, jobs are owned by the company, you own your career.” Being a freelancer gives you control of who you work with, when you do that work, and what kind of work you want to create. It’s ideal in so many ways. Often times, the most stressful part of freelancing isn’t the […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Connie Benton, professional blogger and writer. As a freelancer, it would be ideal to work with companies that provide a consistent stream of tasks and pay on time. For many, it’s not an option. You have to dedicate a significant portion of your time to find clients […]

Black Friday isn’t only a major shopping day for B2C sales; it’s also a great opportunity for freelancers to make sales to their business customers. With the holiday sales season just opening, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are times when your business and seller clients are looking for downloadable items and services that they can […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Mile Živković, content writer and work-life balance expert at Chanty.  The modern age has brought us many blessings. Fast internet, ability to work online, learning opportunities for everyone, cat memes and videos and much more. The problem is, all of these wonderful things also took a toll on our […]

For many freelancers, a huge motivator in their work involves freedom. Freedom to choose working hours, location(s), and sometimes even specific days of the week to work. However, despite how flexible freelancing has the potential to be, its freedom comes with a price. This price is finding and maintaining a steady stream of work and […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Amanda Sparks, Head of Content at Essay Supply. At first thought, it seems illogical and a waste of money. Hiring an academic writer as part of a content writing team? Weren’t these the people who were our teachers? The people who insisted we learn how to write […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Mike Hanski. One of the most popular and profitable forms of professional writing today is ghostwriting. And with good reason. Depending upon the project, client and associated budget, ghostwriters can garner pay that’s equivalent to a yearly 9 to 5 salary, for just one client. And you […]

Many people dream of writing professionally, and even take a stab at it for a while. However, if you are truly serious about freelance copywriting as a career and you intend to earn a comfortable living writing, more is required than simply putting pen to paper and capturing whatever ideas are floating around in your […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Aleksandar Olic. In freelancing, every hour counts. The more time you can save, the more of it you can spend on billable activities. To help you get the most out of your work day, here are the top productivity apps that will help you spend less time […]

Just about any freelancer knows the pain of running after clients for payments due. It is possibly the biggest struggle an outsourced worker across the world has to deal with, and it’s been a thorn in the global community’s side for decades. Fortunately, all that is likely to change in a major way thanks to […]

Ever wondered what the most in-demand freelancer skills are on the market? They’re constantly changing and evolving, but some have been constant presences throughout the years as outsourcing has become more and more commonplace. High demand and low supply leads to nice compensation, so if you’ve got these skills and are considering diving into the […]

Small business owners are discovering the advantages of working with clients in other countries. According to a USForex study, 58% of small businesses are already working with international clients while, 72% plan to increase the number of international clients in 2017. Of those small business owners surveyed, nearly 100% were confident about the potential of […]

You meet with a new client, discuss the details of your freelance project, discover your shared passion for video games, and agree to work together. Next comes the paperwork. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure to read the document carefully, keeping the following 8 factors in mind: 1. Payment Rate Spell out a […]

Over the past few years the Freelance Economy has been exploding. Did you know that 1 in 3 people in the US are earning money from freelance jobs*, which amounted to approximately $42 million in 2013? In fact, a recent Global Online Employment Report posted by Elance shows 600,000 new jobs, 600,000 new freelancers, and […]