freelance economy

Tackle Your Taxes Like a Pro
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Tackle Your Taxes Like a Pro

Self-employed workers need to plan ahead and stay organized throughout the year.
Matthew Baker | 5 min read
The Surprising Reality Is Freelancers Are Happy and Prospering

The Surprising Reality Is Freelancers Are Happy and Prospering

The gig economy proves that independent contract work is much more than something to do between jobs. It can be a full-time career.
Victor G. Snyder | 6 min read
3 Ways Virtual Workers Make Organizations More Effective

3 Ways Virtual Workers Make Organizations More Effective

Avoiding in-office distractions can be a major plus for your company.
Sheila Eugenio | 5 min read
Repealing Obamacare Will be a Disaster for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs Who Rely on Them

Repealing Obamacare Will be a Disaster for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs Who Rely on Them

Access to affordable health insurance has sped the growth of the gig economy. Losing that coverage will make freelancing untenable for many.
Micha Kaufman | 5 min read
What New York City's New Freelancer Law Means for All Small Businesses

What New York City's New Freelancer Law Means for All Small Businesses

Will New York's freelancer rights bill spread to other cities? Stay tuned.
Carol Roth | 4 min read

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Working a job all day and freelancing the rest of the time is tough but digital tools are making it easier.
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Greater change is coming and new emerging platforms are changing markets in multiple industries.
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The freelance and contract economy opens up options for time, balance and flexibility.
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These 3 Million Dollar Apps Were Built By Non-Coders
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These 3 Million Dollar Apps Were Built By Non-Coders

Coding takes time to master, so you may be better off to hire a freelancer to handle the heavy lifting.
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How 'Uberizing' the Small Business Economy Is Driving Growth
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How 'Uberizing' the Small Business Economy Is Driving Growth

On-demand platforms provide convenience for the client, with a high volume of jobs being sent to workers or small businesses.
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If You Work From Home, Do This Every Day
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If You Work From Home, Do This Every Day

It's time to give yourself a break.
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Freelance workers can benefit your business. Make sure you are making the best use of their time -- and your money.
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How to Maintain Institutional Knowledge When Your Company Depends on Freelancers

Every company built to last needs to preserve its institutional memory, That's tougher in the gig economy than it was in the 30-years-and-a-gold-watch economy.
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5 Reasons Clients Won't Work With Freelancers (And How to Fix It)

Make sure you aren't making these mistakes and pushing away potential clients and revenue.
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We're Turning Into a Freelance Nation. Here's What That Looks Like.
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We're Turning Into a Freelance Nation. Here's What That Looks Like.

Technology has facilitated a global market shift that provides more options for freelance employees.
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