Image licensed via Adobe Stock When you’re a salaried employee, whether you get a promotion and a higher salary is ultimately in the hands of your manager. As a freelancer, though, it is ultimately down to you. But what if you’ve been freelance for years and haven’t significantly increased your take-home pay? Then it’s time […]
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In the growing gig economy, there’s fierce competition in many freelance markets. Far too often, contractors will try to earn repeat work from a client by going the extra mile and taking on extra work only to not get properly compensated for it. As business professionals, it’s important for freelancers to stand up for themselves […]
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Talented freelancers have the right to charge premium rates, no matter where they’re from. This book will equip you with effective strategies and tools to help you reach your full potential as a freelancer and achieve financial prosperity. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Is it okay to pay someone in a developing […]
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Deciding to go into business for yourself is a hard thing on its own. Now all you have to do is make your dreams a reality. As a freelancer, people can enjoy unlimited freedom, and the entire world at their fingertips, and at the same time, it can be very overwhelming looking for gigs that […]
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If you are a freelancer or a small company owner, you probably realize how important planning is. The best way to become successful in business is to introduce a well-thought action plan, which will help you set particular short- and long-term goals. Making spontaneous decisions, which do not go in hand with the mission, visions […]
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Running a business today is a lot different than it was only a decade or so ago. The spread of the gig economy has changed the employee-employer dynamic, work environment, and what we want from work. Today, 35% of the global workforce are freelancers, and companies are increasingly relying on their services. Some organizations have […]
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Did you know that about 40% of millennials in Canada are part of the gig economy? The number is mixed between millennials who seek gigs or freelance work for passive or part-time income or people who rely on it for their primary income. It includes freelance office work, babysitting, house sitting, personal assistance services, paid […]
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When you imagine freelance workers, what do you think of? And when you think of the people hiring them, who do you see? Understandably, a large portion of the discussion around the world of work post-pandemic has been focussed on the challenges and opportunities posed by remote working. Will productivity levels stay the same? (Yes). […]
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The world has been steadily shifting towards the gig economy for the last few years. The shift sped up with the Covid-19 pandemic, as it forced businesses and individuals to stay at and work from home. We collectively realised that certain roles can actually be done remotely (and, often, more efficiently). In the time to […]
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