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5 Tips for Hiring Freelancers Who Will Boost Your Business
Finding the most effective talent means knowing where to look, how to exercise due diligence and when to walk away.
3 Profound Ways Self Employment Is Changing Our Lives
Freelancers are changing the infrastructure, processes and skills needed for the future workplace.
Seeing Through the On-Demand Smoke Screen
The on-demand economy is not a fad, it is simply the continuing evolution of our workforce.
The Rise of the 6-Figure Freelancer
There will be almost 4 million independent contract workers in the U.S. by 2020, according to research from MBO Partners.
Lyft Agrees to Revised $27 Million Deal in Driver Lawsuit
In the new deal, attorneys for drivers calculated that Lyft drivers could have recovered $156 million had they been classified as employees.
If Uber Drivers Are Employees, They're Owed $730 Million More, Say U.S. Court Papers
The figures had been redacted in the original settlement deal proposed last month, but a San Francisco federal judge ordered them unsealed.
Steve Case Says Uber, Lyft Effect on Economy Show Work 'Innovation'
The AOL cofounder explains what's coming in the third wave of the internet.
What You Need to Know Before Hiring Independent Contractors
More and more, we live in a freelance world. What are you doing to prepare for your next temporary employee?
Why Startups Shouldn't Rely Solely on Gig Marketplaces for Developers
Beware of potential problems with intellectual property and lack of development continuity.
This Franchise Gives Hair Stylists a Salon of Their Own Without the High Costs
Phenix offers hair stylists, manicurists and other beauty workers a suite where they can run their own show.
The Sharing Economy Is More than a Buzzword. It's Changing How We Live.
One in five adults have worked in the sharing economy, while two in five have used it, according to new report.
Why the Self-Employed Will Finally Have a Bigger Voice in 2016
With contract work eclipsing traditional full-time jobs, issues plaguing the growing on-demand economy need to be addressed this year.
Uber Winning Make or Break Legal Battles Across America
Uber's war chest has helped fund legal and regulatory battles across the world, according to Reuters.
How I Tripled My Salary in Less Than One Year After Getting Fired
This Entrepreneur contributor also rejected bad clients, set his own hourly rates and worked at something he loved.
Using an Independent Contractor? You Need a Rock-Solid Contract.
Using proper legal agreements can minimize risk and improve productivity.