Hey, pals!

I’m baaaaaacck! Another year older and absolutely not wiser. Let’s hop in!

In today’s issue

The update you've been asking for!

Updated Freelance Pricing Guide, my most popular article of all time that's helped thousands of freelancers stop undercharging themselves. Think of it as your financial GPS for navigating the new AI-powered freelance landscape, giving you concrete pricing strategies instead of generic "charge what you're worth" advice.

The freelance game has completely changed. We've moved from traditional service-based work to product-based freelancing - where smart freelancers are building AI agents once and licensing them to multiple clients. Instead of trading time for money, they're creating scalable digital assets.

Check out the new post if you want to see how three new pricing models - Equity, Royalties, and Licensing. Plus updated examples that show how AI productivity gains should impact your rates.

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UK's Creative Industries Get a £380M Boost

The UK government has made a game-changing announcement for freelancers with its new Creative Industries Sector Plan, backed by £380 million in funding. Most significantly for our community, they're appointing a dedicated Creative Freelance Champion.

Matthew Dowling, Founder of Freelancer Club and Chair of the Creative Self-Employed Working Group, called this "a significant step forward" after years of advocacy. As he noted, this marks the government formally committing to support the sector's freelance workforce - with 28% of creative workers being self-employed.

The plan aims to nearly double business investment in creative industries from £17 billion to £31 billion by 2035. Key highlights include £150 million for creative businesses outside London, 2,000 new apprenticeships through the National Film and Television School, and enhanced support from the British Business Bank.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy positioned creative industries as "powerful economic drivers" for regional growth, finally recognizing freelancers as essential to Britain's economic future.

For freelancers who've long felt overlooked in policy discussions, this represents a significant step toward better representation and meaningful support.

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That’s all for now, pals. See ya next week.

Eryn