5 Blogs Every Freelancer Needs To Follow 📰👁️🗨️ Becoming a freelancer can be nerve-wracking for many professionals. Venturing out into the unknown is enough to make anyone feel a little daunted. There is, however, a wide community of individuals who can support you on your journey. Freelancing doesn’t have to be a lonely experience. We’ve…
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5 Essential Apps For Freelancers In 2020 📱📅 Are you ready to take your freelancing work to the next level? Do you have the right tools and systems in place for this to happen? Life as a freelancer can be challenging. From bookkeeping and taxes to find new customers and keeping them happy, it’s an…
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The Most Important Questions To Ask New Freelance Clients 📋📝 It’s an incredible feeling when you’ve landed a new freelance client. There’s often a sense of euphoria that comes with it. We’re here to bring you back down to Earth and teach you how to foster a strong working relationship with your new freelance client.…
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Freelance Checklist: 10 Questions To Help Navigate The Gig Economy 📝📁 There has never been a better time to join the thriving gig economy. Small businesses are turning to freelancers as they look to downsize their full-time workforce and cut unnecessary labor costs. The rise of the gig economy stems from a need for efficiency.…
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Recession-Proof Yourself With The Gig Economy 💸📉 Recessions can come with many negative effects, including job loss and home loss. Economic slowdowns happen on an almost cyclical basis. Whilst these can wreak havoc on the lives of many, they can also present a considerable amount of opportunity for the average citizen. So, how can you…
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Managing An On-Demand Workforce: 3 Tips for Small Businesses ⚙️🔨 As we venture into an uncertain economic climate, your small businesses may consider hiring more on-demand gig workers. Hiring salaried employees for a fluctuating workload could become a serious, long-term risk for your business. When you’re next in full-on recruitment mode, ask yourself: could I…
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Building Client Relationships: 3 Tips For Gig Workers ⚡👥 As a gig worker, clients are the lifeblood pumping through your way of life. They put food on your table and gas in your car. Without them, you’re heading straight back into the 9-to-5 cycle that you so desperately want to avoid. Once you’ve jumped over…
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Tapping Into Gig Economy Apps: 3 Reasons Why Companies Should Join Gigstar 📱🔨 The gig economy is continuing to blossom and companies are getting ever-more hungry for local human resources to fill fixed-term and on-demand positions. The rise of digital technology has enabled companies to hire local gig workers more quickly. With a few simple taps on…
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3 Signs Your Business Needs On-Demand Workers 🍹🍕 It’s very common for business owners to make mistakes when they’re trying to scale their operation. Growing a business can be incredibly challenging, particularly when it is being done at speed. An avalanche of new clients or customers could overwhelm your current employees, who may already have…
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On-Demand Workers: 3 Productivity Boosting Tips for Small Businesses 🍋⚡️ Who doesn’t love value for money? When it comes to on-demand workers , your small business needs to make the most of new hires. In other words, you want to be able to squeeze as much value out of them as possible. On Gigstar ‘s…
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The 4-Minute Success Strategy For Freelancers & Gig Workers 🏆🏅 Taking that giant leap and becoming a freelancer or gig worker can be daunting. In many cases, this career pivot may seem like a step into the unknown. To mitigate the risks and increase your chances of success, you should confront this challenge with a…
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Gigstar Marketplace: Where Exceptional Gig Workers Rise To The Top 📈💰 Gig workers should embrace the merits of a competitive marketplace. The challenges this can bring will force you to stand out from the crowd and consistently strive to deliver value for clients. Gigstar’s star rating system rewards high-performing workers by increasing their visibility on…
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Freelancing & Gig Economy Trends In 2020: A Quick Guide 💪🏆 As we dive into an exciting new year and decade, there will be a conveyor belt of opportunities for freelancers to choose from. The gig economy is booming, with on-demand workers becoming essential for many small businesses. 2020 will be the year when the…
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Job Satisfaction For Freelancers: How Can You Measure It? 💸⏱️ There is often an assumption that freelancers have higher job satisfaction levels because they get to work when and wherever they choose, adding a degree of flexibility to their lives. Whilst freelancers may have an increased degree of flexibility in their lives, this does not…
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Need Extra Hands At Your Restaurant This Christmas? 3 Reasons To Consider On-Demand Workers 🎁❄️ Welcome to December! Is it too early to start playing Christmas songs? We have entered that joyous time of year again, where consumers rush to fill Santa’s stockings with gifts for their loved ones. For many businesses, the festive season…
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