There has been a seismic shift in the job market as more Americans turn to freelancing during the pandemic. Over the last 12 months, their ranks have swelled to 59 million across a wide swath of industries. They now account for 39% of the U.S. workforce, according to UpWork, a global freelancing platform. The trend....
For many, one of the silver linings of lockdown was the shift to remote working: a chance to avoid the crushing commute, supermarket meal deals and an overbearing boss breathing down your neck.Ā But as the Covid crisis continues, and more and more employers postpone or cancel plans for a return to the office, some....
For some professionals,Ā freelanceĀ is a source of extra income.Ā Others dedicate themselves exclusively to it, either as an alternative to unemployment or the search for a more flexible routine.Ā But, like job seekers, freelancers should not be limited to technical skills.Ā It is necessary to improveĀ soft skillsĀ . Knowing how to communicate well, manage your time, collaborate and prioritize tasks,....
Developing your own skills, realizing yourself, being free:Ā for many, independence is the ultimateĀ dreamĀ .Ā Many of us have had daydreams in which we quit our employee job and started our own business.Ā With success, of course.Ā Where do these reveries end?Ā The moment we actually take the step from being employed to being self-employed.Ā When time pressure suddenly turns into existential....
Over the last several months, cancellations increased as a result of COVID-19 social distancing and mandated closures. Now that some contracts are impossible to execute, how will you get paid? It is not enough to have a clause that excuses your performance, you need a clause that guarantees you a set payment in the event....
Can IĀ become a freelancer without specific skillĀ ? It is the question of many people who want to start freelancing. What skill should I offer if I donāt have a particular skill like programming andĀ writing?Ā In fact, you can start freelancing and without having specific skills, but of course, as time goes by you need to....
Career as a Freelance Writer COVID-19 pandemic has led to many layoffs and unemployment as many companies must close their stores and factories as government restrictions to limit the spread of the virus.Ā If you got laid off by your company and you find it’s difficult to find a settled job in an uncertain situation....
Making a book can be a splendid and startling approach to develop your business. Turning into a writer can set up you as a specialist in your field, and a book can be utilized to extend your potential customer base. Numerous entrepreneurs independently publish their own books so as to advance their image. An independent....