Independent Contractors
News and Articles About Independent Contractors
America's Small Business Heroes
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This Ride-Hailing Service for Kids Unlocks Opportunities for Drivers
HopSkipDrive aims to eliminate scheduling sacrifices for busy households by providing safe and dependable rides for minors.
Uber
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How Uber and Lyft Get Drivers on the Road on Busy Nights Like New Year's
Because they can't assign shifts to workers, ride-hailing companies use a variety of incentives to lure out their contract workers.
Work From Home
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3 Ways to Keep Employees Productive at Home
Giving employees the space and time to maintain a healthy work-life balance keeps people from feeling micromanaged.
Freelancers
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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.
Gig Workers
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Don't Sell Yourself Short in the Gig Economy
Too many solopreneurs and freelancers are mispricing themselves in the labor market. Get out a sharp pencil and get it right.
Legal Issues
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4 Legal Documents You Need to Review Before 2017
A simple review of your files now can avoid serious headaches next year.
The Future of Work
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Wanted: Creative Solutions to Shape a Workable Future
Changes in the world economy drag us all into new roles and unfamiliar arrangements. Some go kicking and screaming, while others see the answer to their prayers.
Workplace trends
![Phil La Duke]()
An Obituary for the 40-Hour Workweek
Satirically we mourn the death of a venerable American institution and ponder those who are happy it is no more.
freelance economy
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This Is What's Next Now That the Gig Economy Has Changed Everything
Greater change is coming and new emerging platforms are changing markets in multiple industries.
freelance economy
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How the Gig Economy Is Changing Work for Women
The freelance and contract economy opens up options for time, balance and flexibility.
Team-Building
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7 Ways to Build a Team With Little or No Money
Offer stock options. Exchange your trade for another. Or just hire Aunt Betty.
Freelancers
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How to Think About Job 'Loyalty' When You're an Independent Worker
Showing loyalty makes the difference for you between surviving and thriving.
Inspiring Your Team
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4 Ways to Hire and Keep the Best Freelancers
You'll find the right questions and you'll find good people. Pay a happy wage and you won't have to replace them.
Freelancers
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Why Relying on Gig Workers to Fill Your Skills Gap is Lazy
The dazzle of the gig economy has blinded employers to the costs of high turnover and lack of continuity inherent in hiring temp workers.
