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How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Gig Economy (and How Freelancers Can Pivot)

It’s hard to see any area of work and life that has been left untouched by COVID-19. This unprecedented pandemic has impacted industries and businesses of all sizes, and that includes the gig economy. In...

byJohn Rampton

January 13, 2022

When Insurance Will (and Will Not) Cover Your Side Hustle Property

Around 44 million Americans have taken up what's known as a side hustle. The number of people getting these extra jobs to supplement their income includes about 40 percent of all millennials in the U.S....

byRebecca Wessell

October 11, 2018

Costovation: Innovation That Gives Your Customers Exactly What They Want (and Nothing More)

The following is excerpted from "Costovation" by Stephen Wunker Copyright © 2018 by Stephen Wunker. Used by permission of HarperCollins Leadership. www.harpercollinsleadership.com. What costovation is and why it matters Aside from its electrifying bright purple...

byStephen Wunker and Jennifer Luo Law

September 11, 2018

Dos and Don’ts for Successful Millennial Entrepreneurs

Building a business from the ground up is no easy task. As an entrepreneur, you have multiple hats to wear in addition to being the ideas guy (or gal). You need to know how to...

byMarcus Arkan

August 3, 2018

Common Challenges to Starting (and Maintaining) a Side Hustle

Every once in a while, you might find yourself dreaming of working for yourself, either as a full-fledged entrepreneur, or by testing the waters with a side hustle. Plenty of people have second jobs, or...

byNick Rojas

May 27, 2018

Think You’re Too Busy to Start a Side Hustle? Why You Might Be Wrong and 10 Ideas to Get Started

The term “side hustle” is a relatively new one, but the idea has been around for decades. Your full-time job likely supplies you with the income you need to stay afloat, but if you had...

byAnna Johansson

May 19, 2018

Managing Taxes in the Gig Economy

The gig economy can be a wonderful way to supplement your income while you’re building a new business. One of the benefits of Uber, Lyft, Shipt, Instacart, Doordash, Postmates or the host of other independent contract platforms is that...

byAlex Marlantes

February 21, 2018

4 Benefits Chatbot Technology Can Provide Your Startup

Chatbot: Hello! How may I assist you today? Customer: Is this app available on iPhone 7? Chatbot: Yes, the app is available on all iOs and Android platforms. It is quite possible that you have...

byRichard Horvath

February 20, 2018

Are Chatbots Right for Your Business?

One buzzword right now in the business world is: chatbots. And while bigger businesses like Lyft and Sephora are leveraging chatbots successfully, there’s still plenty of room for startups and small businesses to take advantage...

bySusan Guillory

February 5, 2018

6 Things Gig Economy Workers Should Do to Protect Themselves Financially

The gig economy has changed the way nearly 70 million Americans define work. But as a gig economy worker, you’re left to your own devices when it comes to finances. So what should you do?...

byKenneth Burke

December 19, 2017

Why Millennials Should Join the Gig Economy Before Becoming Entrepreneurs

Last year, a study from McKinsey Global Institute reported that in the United States alone, nearly three in 10 American workers are employed in independent positions. Most independent work is generally of the freelance variety...

byDeborah Sweeney

August 31, 2017