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The Rise of the Gig Economy: Empowering Small Business CEOs in the New Economic Landscape

For many budding entrepreneurs, founding a successful small business is a lifelong dream. Unfortunately, getting an entrepreneurial venture off the ground isn’t always easy and can sometimes take years to become profitable. Thankfully, just like there’s been innovation in education over the last several years, there has also been innovation in the business landscape.

Freelancers in the gig economy

Given the uncertain and costly nature of starting a small business, many small business CEOs are turning to the gig economy to assist them on their entrepreneurial journey. Understanding the modern connection between small business CEOs and the gig economy is key to gaining a deeper, more nuanced perspective on today’s business landscape.…

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Here Are Perks And Lurks Of The Gig Economy You Should Know About

With all the time we have to reflect now, have you sat down and imagined a day where you do not have an office to report to, a boss to be bossed around by, and the freedom to work as per will? Well, all of this, which once existed only in films, or that’s what we thought, is now turning into reality as the world seems grimmer by the day.

Freelancer working on a gig

The Covid-19 situation has left many unemployed, some uncertain and others hopeless. In such uncertain times, one thing seems like the plausible solution, sustainable sources of income. In other times this would have been a difficult feat to achieve, but it no longer holds.…

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The Gig Economy isn’t Quite as Rock n’ Roll as You’d Think

The number of flexibly- and self-employed workers has increased significantly in recent decades. At the end of 2016, nearly five million UK workers were classified as self-employed, which marks a 45% rise since 2000. The gig economy covers all sectors; not just the likes of Uber drivers or Airbnb hosts, but a considerable amount of highly skilled workers, such as IT experts and computer programmers.

Freelance programmer

The gig economy gives workers an enviable opportunity to work flexibly and be selective about their jobs. But with this territory comes specific risks and challenges that go beyond worrying when your next paycheck will come in.…

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