Millennials tend to get a lot of flack for many things that are wrong in the world. They're blamed for the student loan crisis and the decline in marriage rates. However, there are a lot of innovative ways the millennials have made a mark for themselves, such as having a work-life balance. As a …
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Web-Based Business Ideas to Consider if You Want to Be a Solopreneur
I’ll be honest. I never had any intention of working for myself. Nope. Not ever. However, as often happens in life, one day about six and a half years ago now, I found myself in a position where I began working as a freelance writer. Though I still have my days where I question why I traded in …
Tips for Getting Into the Gig Economy
Side hustles, gig-based businesses, or short-term freelance stints. No matter which name you prefer, these employment options have certainly evolved beyond traditional temp work in recent years. And they will continue to expand as more workers look to supplement salaries and retirement income or …
Navigating the New Gig Economy
Day-to-day life isn’t what it used to be since the recent tech boom. Everyday workers are finding income opportunities in the new gig economy. More people worldwide, 24 percent of whom are Americans, have adapted to finding work opportunities on apps or over the internet. This is creating a larger …
How to Survive as a Freelancer
According to a study conducted by Freelancers Union and Elance-oDesk, one of the most well-known freelance job platforms today, approximately one out of every three U.S. workers currently operates in some type of freelance capacity. This is approximately 53 million people in total, a number equal to …
How to Boost Your Productivity While Working From Home
When you decided to work from home, it’s likely you were drawn to the flexibility and the independence it provides. You can set your own schedule, perhaps working nights and weekends for a big project one week and then sleeping in the next day or two. You can take a break when you want, allowing …