Human Resources
This New Platform Aims to Help Freelancers Boost Their Marketing Skills
Fiverr is rolling out a program called Learn.
By Nina Zipkin
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Building a Business
5 Signs Your Freelance Business Is Ready to Go Full-Time
If you really feel that freelancing is the right choice for you initially, take the leap and just do it.
By Keren Lerner
Human Resources
Freelancers Will Soon Be Able to Buy Short-Term Disability Insurance Through This Startup
Sara Horowitz, also the founder of Freelancers Union, explains why a safety net for freelancers starts with her new company, Trupo.
Thought Leaders
How to Fight the Gender Pay Gap as a Self-Employed Woman — and Maximize Your Income
Biases exist regardless of whether you work as a full-time employee or a contractor. Here's how to take control of your earnings.
Human Resources
How to Survive (and Thrive) as a Freelancer with Kids
Yes, it is possible to juggle a successful freelance life with motherhood.
By Diana Levine
Side Hustle
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Side Hustle
If you think you're ready to turn that business idea that's been simmering in your brain into a full-fledged business, read these tips first to get started on the right foot.
By Jessica Abo
Business News
The Apps, Tools and Sites Every Freelancer Needs
Don't worry -- there's an app for that.
By Skillcrush
Business News
How to Seamlessly Incorporate Freelancers Into Your Business
Tapping into perfectly suited freelance employees is perhaps one of the most valuable hiring investments you can make.
By Due
Building a Business
10 Ways to Make Money Online You May Not Have Thought Of
The internet was made for profit, not just just memes and political discourse.
By Steve Eakin
Side Hustle
4 Tips to Take your Side Hustle to the Next Level
You may be a freelancer today. But, tomorrow, you can be a business owner if you follow these steps.
By Syed Balkhi
Business News
How Freelancing Can Solve Your Money Problems
Freelancing is an excellent way to bring in side income so you can meet your financial goals.
By Due
Business News
Everything You Need to Know About Landing a Remote Job
With over 40 percent of employees in the U.S. now working remotely, the idea of working from home feels more tangible than ever.
By Skillcrush
Human Resources
How This Freelance Approach Can Produce Full-Time Results
Companies are exploring a workforce model with 10 percent full-time workers and 90 percent freelancers.
Tech
How Blockchain Is Poised to Disrupt the Gig Economy
The next several years will see rapid adoption as market-shifts in employment continue.
By Chris Young
Thought Leaders
Declaration of Independents: Thinking Beyond the Gig Economy
It might be time to stop calling it the 'gig economy.'
Thought Leaders
4 Tasks Successful Leaders Should Delegate
As a business owner, you can't possibly do everything -- and you need to not only accept that fact but embrace it.
Human Resources
Why Freelancers Need to Charge Based on Value
It's perfectly fair to charge different customers different rates depending on the value they get from your work.
Human Resources
Why the Government’s Gig Economy Data Falls Short
A new Bureau of Labor Statistics study on freelancers misses the mark.
Thought Leaders
Team-Building Tips: 8 Ways to Make Sure Every Employee Feels Included
People take jobs for a paycheck but they only keep jobs when they feel valued and part of a team.
By John Rampton
Human Resources
The Best Business Loans and Financing Options for Freelancers
Getting funding can be harder for freelancers, but there are options.
Human Resources
Is Remote Work Taking a Psychological Toll on Your External Workers? Researchers Say Yes.
France addressed this problem by passing "right-to-disconnect" provisions. Will our country follow suit?
By Ryan Bonnici
Human Resources
Policies That Help Gig Workers Improve Their Skills Will Help Small Businesses Grow
Business growth is slowed by the shortage of skilled workers, even as millions of workers are underemployed and looking for more opportunity.
Business News
14 Personal Branding Tips for Aspiring Freelancers
Here are some ways you can set yourself apart in the highly saturated freelance market.
Human Resources
The Future Is Freelance: How to Optimize Independent Worker Output
By treating freelancers like human beings, companies can ensure they'll never be at a loss for top talent, even on the most challenging projects.
Human Resources
The Fact That It Took Me 17 Years to Be Fairly Compensated Shows Freelancers Are Not Afraid to Use Their Legal Muscle
The settlement of the Electronic Rghts copyright suit is sending a message to business owners.
By Joan Oleck
Thought Leaders
Why Baby Boomers Make the Perfect Freelancers
Older workers have a few qualities that work to their advantage.