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Financial commandments from the 'Freelancer's Bible'

Jan 4, 2013
Sara Horowitz, founder of the Freelancers Union and author of "The Freelancer's Bible," shares tips and tricks for getting work, getting by and budgeting on an independent contractor's salary.
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Headhunters adapt to gig-based economy

Jan 4, 2013
As the creative economy moves toward contract work, headhunters are evolving their approach to business, as well.
Posted In: freelancing, headhunting, freelance
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For some, freelance gigs trump full-time jobs

Jan 4, 2012
Designers, videographers and other workers in the creative economy are embracing the flexibility of contract work, even though they have to sacrifice stability.
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Rise of the gig economy

Dec 30, 2011
As much as a third of American workers ply their trade in freelance and contract positions. The idea of working 9 to 5 for 40 years is going the way of the pension and the gold watch.
Posted In: Jobs, employment, freelancing, part-time jobs

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