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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Platform Strategies for Business in the Digital Age
Platforms have been transforming entire sectors of the economy, marginalizing incumbents and enabling small startups to rise rapidly to global dominance. Many of the world’s most valuable companies are platforms. 70% of the world’s top 10 companies by market capitalization(Amazon, Apple, Alibaba, Microsoft, Facebook et al) and 70% of the $1 billion+ unicorn startups (Didi, Airbnb, […]
Freelance Fundraisers Application
Euro Freelancers is a curated marketplace for consulting and legal services on-demand. We work with a number of startups which try to raise private capital and which require liaison with investors across Europe. We are now accepting applications to strengthen our network of freelance consultants and raise private investment funding in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, […]
Best Skills for Your Career in 2019
The market continues to evolve and grow, and it will only grow at a faster pace in 2019. This means there will be plenty of opportunities to explore this year, including the possibility to fill strategic roles and take your career to the next level. Before you can fully capitalize on the available opportunities, however, […]
7 Amazing Advantages of Being a Freelancer that You Need to Know
It’s no mystery why freelancing has become increasingly popular amongst millennial workers. The flexibility, freedom and control you gain from being a freelancer are totally different from your typical office job. If you’re considering switching from full-time to freelance, here are 7 amazing advantages that you need to know. Be Your Own Boss The best […]
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, […]
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