Category: Freelancing
SIA sizes gig economy at 53 million workers, totals $1.3 trillion in revenue
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) reports that 53 million workers take part in the gig economy, according to…
U.S. gig workers get support from private companies, but public policy lags
From VentureBeat, Hussein Ahmed reports that the European Union has adopted regulations with rights for gig workers and…
Should Your Independent Contractors Have Cyber Insurance?
MBO Partners provides excellent guidance on whether independent contractors should have cyber insurance. Setting insurance requirements for…
How to Avoid Legal Disasters at Your Side Hustle
These days a side job is easier than ever to get started. There are a variety of…
The 5 Surprising Traits That All Great Entrepreneurs Share
Written by Patrick Foster Entrepreneurs are a diverse lot. Some are young and some are old, some…
How to Survive Life as a Freelancer
While freelancing offers enormous freedom, it’s not without its own difficulties. While many freelancers love the flexibility…
What Exactly Is Indemnification, And How Does It Affect A Freelance Contributor?
From Forbes, Art Neill discusses an indemnification clause in a writer’s freelance agreement but the advice is valuable…
Uber CEO Eyes ‘Portable Benefits’ For Drivers
PYMNTS.com reports that Uber is considering offering portable benefits to its drivers: Uber’s CEO revealed that the…
Senator Warren, Give Freelancers A Voice In The Accountable Capitalism Act
From Forbes, Jon Younger makes an argument that freelancers should be given a seat at the table…
Independent workforce continues to grow, generating $1.3T in revenue
From HRDive, Valerie Bolden-Barrett discusses the recent report from MBO Partners that shows independent workers contributed $1.3 trillion to…
New Data: Six-Figure Freelancing Is On The Rise
From Forbes, Elaine Pofeldt discusses the increase in the number of independent workers earning more than…
Infographic: The state of independent workers
From BenefitsPro, Emily Payne shares an infographic with terrific information from MBO Partners The State of Independence in…
