Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I started my communications consulting career, my goal was to get six-month, on-site contracts from big corporations that paid large hourly fees. I would extend the contract for another six months when it ended or move on. I was more interested in getting steady contract work […]
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Getty getty According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 131,000 individuals in the US who call themselves writers . This was a surprise to me, because I personally know more than that many frustrated novelists! My disbelief was vindicated when other categories of people who write are added. For example, the 118,000 editors […]
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There are many reasons for which you can start a freelancing career. From having more income to flexible working hours, freelancing can be of great help for you. SEO freelancing is about learning and developing relevant skills of Search Engine Optimization and finding clients who will pay you for optimizing their sites. Though it may […]
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We’re looking for a freelance junior-mid graphic designer ready to start asap. You will be part of a team of creative minds that will assist in delivering impactful online content from informational videos to gifs for social media to website banners and interactive mailers. Non-negotiables: A minimum of one years’ industry experience. Relevant degree or […]
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Whether you are a freelance coder, writer, or even graphic designer, you only need to have a decent laptop, a steady internet connection, an ergonomic workstation, and probably a fresh brew of coffee. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a vital requirement for any avid freelancer, asides from the aforementioned essential freelancing requirements. Besides providing […]
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If you’re a freelancer, you can generally work when you want, where you want, and you choose how many hours you put in. IT is well placed as an industry to absorb the growing numbers of freelancers, especially as high-tech freelance jobs are on the rise. A range of companies are looking constantly for these […]
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eCommerce is changing the way the whole world shops. The COVID-19 crisis has sped up this whole digital transformation. Online sales increased in North America by 129% year over year in April 2020. In response, companies are ramping up their marketing efforts. According to Statista, digital advertising will grow between 2019 and 2024 by 83%, […]
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In this episode of In The Know’s Getting Rich, financial expert Carmen Perez chats with certified financial planner Brittney Castro on everything freelancers should know about the gig economy. The gig economy refers to freelancers, contractors or anyone with a specialized skill set including graphic design, home repairs and web development. But freelancers have to […]
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One of the most common complaints I hear is how most mainstream personal finance guidance, how many budgeting spreadsheets, saving plans and financial products, are geared towards people with a steady, salaried income from an employed role. And yet, there are more than five million self-employed people in the UK – so how do you […]
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SCORE certified mentor Question: Are freelancers really entrepreneurs or just gig workers? Answer : All gig workers are entrepreneurs. They have ventured out from the security of the workplace, opting not to work for a business that provides a regular paycheck and some form of benefits. The mind of an entrepreneur is different from one […]
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