The freelance-to-business pipeline isn’t just a trend—it’s becoming a well-traveled road. In 2023, 59 million Americans did freelance work. In 2024, 61% of freelancers reported increasing demand. As a result, many independent workers are moving from solo jobs to owning businesses. While 68% of freelancers want to grow, only 23% turn to formal business structures […]
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Imagine a freelance web developer. They explain complex coding ideas to a Fortune 500 client. They easily negotiate a six-figure contract. Then, they create impressive solutions that wow their clients. That same developer later opens an email about retirement accounts and freezes like a deer in headlights. Sound familiar?
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Imagine this: You’re a skilled Portuguese web developer. You’re enjoying your morning coffee at a lovely café in Lisbon. At the same time, you’re finishing a project for a client in Singapore. The work is done, the client is thrilled, but there’s a familiar knot in your stomach. Why? Getting paid as an international freelancer […]
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Imagine this: You’re following an international wire transfer. You’re feeling as excited as watching paint dry while doing taxes. Your money goes on an amazing world tour. It starts with a quick trip to New York. Then, it takes a scenic route through London. After that, it makes an odd stop in Frankfurt. Finally, it […]
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Picture this: You’re a rockstar developer in Buenos Aires, finally landing that dream project with a Silicon Valley startup. Everything is going well until payday hits. Then, you face a maze of banking fees, currency conversion issues, and a mountain of paperwork that would make any bureaucrat blush. If you’re a freelancer in Argentina, Indonesia, […]
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Picture this: You’ve just crushed a massive project for a client halfway across the world. Time to get paid! But instead of celebration, you’re entering the ancient ritual of Remote Payment Anxiety™. You know the routine—refreshing your banking app every few hours. You try to decode strange fees that seem to multiply quickly. Then, you […]
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It’s 11:47 PM on a Tuesday. You’ve checked your bank app 17 times today—more than your Instagram, WhatsApp, and dating apps combined. The screen mockingly displays the same balance from last week, despite your client’s promise that payment would arrive “this week”… three weeks ago.
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Do you ever think your income graph looks like India’s monsoon patterns? It’s unpredictable, with sudden spikes and long dry spells. That’s the freelancer’s waiting game. Three cups of coffee down, 2 AM glowing on your laptop screen, you’ve just hit “send” on that pixel-perfect design or flawless code. Creative freedom feels great, but it […]
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Imagine this: You just got your dream Client from San Francisco. Now, you’re thinking about how many weeks you can work from that café by the beach in Goa. Coconut water in one hand, laptop precariously balanced on your knees, living the freelancer’s dream. The Client loves your stellar work; payment sent! Victory dance commences!
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Picture this: You’ve just wrapped up your most successful year as a freelancer. Your income has hit six figures for the first time. You’ve paid your taxes on time. You’ve saved well. Now, you’re ready to celebrate! It’s time to apply for a mortgage on that cozy home you’ve been wanting. Two weeks later, you’re […]
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The Greek market for independent workers is expanding. Because of the independence and flexibility it provides, more and more workers are choosing to work for themselves. Independent workers have to deal with many difficulties. It has a presumptive taxation model (τεκμήρια διαβίωσης). It often calculates tax obligations based on assumed, not actual, income.
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The global business landscape has undergone a fundamental transformation. As companies grow globally and adopt remote teams, workplace boundaries have blurred. This change offers new chances for businesses. They can find talent around the world and reach new markets. Yet, it has revealed a key issue: traditional payment systems can’t meet the changing needs of […]
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