Further to my previous post on Can Blockchain and Cryptonetworks Unite a Fragmented Freelance Economy? people asked me how would a freelancers’ platform powered by the blockchain work in practice. This is, in other words, what I broadly call a CryptoWork Platform. My contention is that you can not understand a CryptoWork Platform or any blockchain platform if you […]
The freelance economy has taken the world by storm, and this is a good thing. As it picks up steam, it will likely become even more widespread with the advent of blockchain technology. It’s no shocker there could be more self-employed than employees in both the EU and US (with freelance workers contributing approximately $1.4 […]
As of 2016, 15.8% of the entire EU population were self-employed. That’s about 76.2 million people. Interestingly, this number is expected to keep growing in the coming years thanks to the increasing number of opportunities becoming available not only in the region but across the globe as well. So, if you’re looking to finally start your freelancing […]
Making the switch from a 9 to 5 job to a freelance position can be tough, but it can also be a lucrative career move. It’s easier than ever nowadays to forge a career from the comfort of your own living room thanks to the rise of online business, with the number of European freelancers […]
Freelancing is the profession of a self-employed individual who offer services to one or more businesses. Freelancers’ work greatly vary. A business or company can hire one for bookkeeping services, real estate marketing, online writing and publication, social media marketing, web developing, auditing, to name a few. In many cases, people go into freelancing after […]
Freelancing may seem, from the outside, to be a solo venture. However, the opposite is actually true. One survey found that 9 out of 10 freelancers and self-employed individuals had reached out to another for benefits like networking, support, or advice. This collaboration is an important facet of freelance work and can be leveraged when it comes […]
Platform Economy: The 4 Key Business Models
Platforms are hot these days and all over people’s mouths. However, it’s helpful to start by clarifying what platforms are NOT. Platforms are not just a piece of technology or a suite of software products. People typically confuse a platform with a mobile app or a website. Rather, it’s a holistic business model that creates […]
Take Control of Your Professional Life by Freelancing and Coworking
Freelancing is becoming increasingly popular among people in a variety of professions, and it’s easy to see why. In a traditional job, you’re required to show up at a certain time and adhere to a specific dress code while having little control over your work environment or schedule. Although these were once considered necessary evils, […]
How the Platform Economy Gives Superpowers to Freelancers
One headline caught my attention a couple of weeks ago: The New York City’s subway system has reported that, for the first time in 30 years, weekday growth was strongest outside of the traditional morning and evening rush hours. The New York subway administrators were puzzled. They surveyed commuters and asked: aren’t you going to work any longer? […]
The Best Online Communication Tools for Freelancers
As the majority of the world’s freelance workforce is located in Europe, it is becoming more clear that the global economy is shifting towards one that is gig-based and values the ability to communicate digitally. Whether you’re a digital nomad who has to work while traveling, you complete a lot of work for international companies, or you […]
Working Together in the New Economy
European Freelancers Week (#EFWeek), the world’s largest annual festival celebrating independent work and helping millions of Europeans discover the Freelance Economy, will return for its third edition in October. We invite all freelancers, coworking spaces, and organizations to host local events or offer special deals for freelancers. Preregister now! This years’ theme “Freelancers Assemble! Working Together in the […]
Freelancers Engagement Should Include Emotional Connection
The world of business is increasingly embracing remote work and the many benefits it brings to companies and workers. Advancing technology and networking capabilities have helped remote work advance both in popularity and possibility over the past few years. 43% of Americans spent part of their working week working remotely in 2017 and 35% of […]
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