Working remotely has become familiar with fewer people working in offices and more from their own homes. Freelancers generally set their own work hours.
What's the best way to analyze a public company's financial report for the second quarter? Well, I think you should keep it simple.
But why should you sell your skills on online platforms?
There are many reasons — so many that we've compiled them into this guide...
If you have online skills and know how to make money on Fiverr, your earning potential is endless.
We want to highlight several applications that make freelance life easier and work more productive.
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Freedom is the most expensive word in freelancing.
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If you’re an entrepreneur, you understand the importance of managing the administrative side of your business. You also know how much of a pain it is (and the time it consumes) to ensure that you stay on track.
In this post, we'll discuss the benefits of hiring freelancers at your nonprofit through Fiverr.
There's no freelancer that's immune to this unwanted scenario. How we handle this situation is what makes all the difference.
How long has it been since you last used your Payoneer card? Perhaps, like many others around the world, you are wondering whether Payoneer is safe to use again.
Parkinson’s Effect is all about an overlooked barrier to efficient time management summarised as; every task takes exactly the amount of time you devote to it.
The best things in freelance life are supposed to be FREE! Right?
Here are some tips that I use to efficiently meet strict deadlines.
I left Upwork after seven years...for good.
Today’s popular gig work consists of: Uber and Lyft, or other rideshare driving, freelance writing, food delivery through the likes of Postmates, Uber Eats, and DoorDash, side-job skilled labor and, errand running, and more. Although the high-demand of gig work has influenced the misconception of its age, you should know gig work has provided civilians with a flexible option in earning currency since 1915. Given the historical and economical changes in the availability of gig work, workers and brands are calling on the country’s legislature to change with the times.
An award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and author guides you through the new remote world.
A lowdown for freelance designers on how to deal with design clients who go invisible when they need to pay you without burning the bridge entirely.
"We are contacting you to let you know we have suspended your access to Upwork indefinitely."
Today is the day when you have to PAY-TO-PLAY on Upwork!
Instead of high-fiving Upwork, I will give you five reasons why this naming is controversial.
Metis, a decentralized framework to support the creation and management of decentralized companies, has announced that Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of CasperLabs Medha Parlikar is joining the team as an advisor. The partnership comes ahead of the launch of the Casper network mainnet scheduled for the first quarter of 2021.
One effective freelance working hour is worth two or three regular 9-to-5 working hours.
Looking for a suitable freelancer for your project? Here's the full guide how to search freelancers in easy steps and hire them.
So, my story goes, one day I decided that enough is enough and it’s about time for me to part ways with Upwork. Once my beloved platform has rubbed me the wrong way more than once. I was free to opt in. So, I’m free to opt out. Right? You are free to join and you are free to say goodbye. This is what freelancing is supposed to be all about — freedom. Right again? Well, it turns out that there’s a catch — an Upwork legal catch.
It’s been more than two decades since the term ‘digital nomad’ came to be. In the time since, people have shown they have a lot of imagination when it comes to their remote work-enabled lifestyles. Some stay in one place and lead an otherwise normal life while others use the flexibility of remote work to travel continuously, or at least regularly. As a result, the world of remote work has become a diverse ecosystem where people have varying degrees of commitment and availability, as well as a broad array of purposes for working remotely.
It's always fair to compare!
Do you want to sell or buy a freelance account?
Gig economy and WFH are becoming increasingly popular, and global lockdown measures have introduced companies globally to the transformative qualities of WFH.
The “pillars” of our freelance industry have collapsed spectacularly!
The future of work is remote. But, now that you know who holds the keys to your freelance future, how do you feel about it?
Remote work and freelance can mess up your life. Here's why and what you should do.
My name is Temidayo Jacob. I'm a freelance tech writer with a passion for exploring the latest advancements in marketing tech, business tech, and health tech.
You aren't freelancing to make friends, but to get paid for proper work.
The excellent proposal is what makes a difference between successful and struggling freelancers.
The classification process based on freelance flags is brutal and biased.
I will give you a handful of reasons why I think Upwork isn’t a writer-friendly place.
So, you are ready to create a killer web design and build an online presence. You already have excellent ideas for blog posts and landing pages. Now it is time
What do Upwork and Wework have in common?
Making the shift from full-time employment to freelance can be frustrating. Our handy guide will help you ace the transition and earn 6-figure income in no time
This article features all the possible ways through which you can rent your dream apartment being a freelancer and not worry about the lack of employee benefits
Client-oriented approach tips that help to build smooth and productive communication with clients.
Is it too much to say that the gig economy’s good name is damaged beyond repair?
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You have probably heard and read about the “Golden Billion” conspiracy theory.
There is no such thing as perfect relationships. Especially in business. Especially between startups and freelancers. They meet, they fall in love, they argue, they make up, they fall in love again, and at the end the day they depend on each other badly. But who is the ‘bad guy’ in this story: contractors or entrepreneurs? Who is using whom? Is there a right answer at all? As always, there are two sides to every story.
As a digital marketer, I have learned a lot from my success and my failures. I like to use resonant quotes to keep me inspired, so I thought
Earlier this year, I launched a side project of mine called Lancerlist which is a platform that allows companies to find freelancers in their city.
You read about Upwork's "fake review farms" here on Hacker Noon. How do you feel about "fake job farms?" Are you shocked, disappointed, or furious? I guess, it depends on whether you are an Upwork's freelancer or investor.
As this year's nominee for the Most Controversial Writer of the Year Hacker Noon Award, I couldn't possibly wish for better circumstances and time to write this story.
I was trying to explain to my kids why they should be excited about the growth of the remote business model. I’ve worked remotely for most of their lives, so they couldn’t understand what it was like when people went to offices, commuted long hours, and did their work surrounded by others. That’s what motivated me to explain remote work to them in a way they could easily comprehend.
Freelancing comes with its pros and cons. The advantages of doing freelance work are known by many but the disadvantages are discussed very rarely. One of the main concerns of freelancers is that sometimes work is not steady or they do not know where to look for work. To help you out, we have compiled a comprehensive list of 20 free job sites for remote jobs where you can browse opportunities related to web development and coding.
The first law of thermodynamics says that you can't get something for nothing, or can you?!
If you think that a small story can't make a big splash, then, good luck with that!
I've spent two months with a client going back and forth on a project. It doesn't seem like we are anywhere close to a finalization.
Hiring freelance developers can provide you with many benefits over hiring full-time software developers. The most important benefit of hiring a freelance developer is that they are more affordable. Companies can avoid spending money on a yearly salary and benefits, and instead just pay for the work being done on their project.
There is also a global network of talent that can be provided to you by utilizing freelance platforms, which we will discuss shortly. Working with a freelance developer allows your company’s operations to stay lean because you can hire freelance developers as needed and cut down on expenses.
Hiring freelancers or independent contractors is a great way to get specific tasks done without having to hire more full-time employees. This can save you time and money; you won’t have to go through a lengthy interview and hiring process or provide benefits like health insurance.
The necessary evil. For freelancers they are always too high. For freelance platforms always too low. Is there such a thing as a win-win percentage?
Navigating the American Health Insurance system is a little tricky. Many countries have what is called a single payer healthcare system covered by taxpayer dollars. Those taxes cover the costs of essential healthcare for all residents and are paid out by the government.
It takes more than one bad review to shake a good freelancer’s self-confidence.
Reflecting on "selling out" as a freelancer and how getting a full time job altered my perspective
The best things in freelance life are supposed to be FREE! Right?
