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How to Keep Yourself Accountable as a Freelancer

by guest
January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

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Guest post by Michelle Laurey

Around all employees will be spending at least some of their time working remotely as of this year. The rise of cloud computing, mobile software, and other essential tools means that it’s easier than ever for people from all backgrounds to work away from the office.

The more time you spend out of the typical nine-to-five work life, the more you may decide that you want to go remote full-time.

Perhaps you even want to run your own freelance business?

Freelancing can be an excellent way to follow your dreams with your career and build a job around your passion.

You could freelance as a writer, offering reviews and insights into the latest music on the market. You could pursue your skills as a graphic artist, teacher, or translator.

The only issue?

How The Power Of Technology Is Making Work More Mobile

by Lucy
January 12, 2019June 14, 2019

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Guest post by Lucy Wyndham

In the past, work was something that could usually only be done in a certain defined location, such as a factory or an office. But with almost four million Americans now believed to be remote workers at least some of the time, it’s clear that this is changing. Now, it’s possible to pick up work wherever you are and complete it from a sometimes distant location, without hurting company bottom lines or becoming unproductive. This article will explore the exciting new world of work – and how technology is powering it forwards.

HOW TECHNOLOGY IS REDEFINING THE GLOBALIZED JOB MARKET

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December 16, 2018January 17, 2019

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Guest post by Lucy Wyndham

For one reason or another, Americans are leaving the United States and becoming expatriates at increasing rates. As many as 6.8 million Americans live abroad according to some estimates, though the number is impossible to know for certain. There are plenty of driving forces here with reasons for moving to another country, but one of the most dominant reasons is for education and careers. But as we see technology revolutionize every facet of our lives, the job market is one of the places seeing the most effects.

How YouTubers are Changing the Job Market

by Lucy
November 19, 2018June 14, 2019

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Guest post by Lucy Wyndham

The Internet is revolutionizing the way that we do business in multiple sectors, but few markets have been affected as much as the entertainment industry. The rise of online streaming services has increased the number of cord cutters who are choosing to abandon traditional cable in favor of online content. YouTube was one of the earliest hosting and streaming services available to the general public, launching in 2005 and quickly gained popularity among Internet users. Now, more than 50 million YouTubers create content ranging from amateur instructional videos to professionally crafted animations. Here are some of the ways that the rise of the YouTube age is helping lead to a healthier job market for video editors who are hoping to make it in the entertainment industry.

How Smart Technology Is Changing the Way We Buy Homes

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September 3, 2018

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Guest post by Lucy Wyndham

For most people, buying a house is the most important investment they’ll ever make, which is why the process is a little bit long and complicated. Buyers take an average of 4.3 months to search for their new home, while millennials take just under four months, and silent generation buyers take 5.6 months. This process is beginning to change, however, with the introduction of smart technologies. While we know and understand just how smart technology is infiltrating our homes and everyday lives, it’s important to understand how it is impacting the home buying process.

What Is Energy Harvesting, And Why Does It Matter More Than Ever?

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May 25, 2018November 26, 2018

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In the 21st century, approximately 80 percent of the world relies on fossil fuels to run its cars, factories, schools and homes. With such a heavy reliance on a finite resource, scientists and engineers are searching for alternatives. Energy harvesting – or scavenging – is a cutting-edge method that has the potential to provide clean and unlimited power worldwide.

Why Train Stations Are A Great Place For An AI Party

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May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

The Delhi Metro is a metro system serving Delhi and its satellite cities of Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad in the National Capital Region of India.

Artificial Intelligence now exists in more than 80% of the digital interactions we have. With almost all progress in science, business and even academia now being tied to the digital evolution, AI is pervading our lives like never before. One example of a place in which AI is making a big difference is at the humble train station, somewhere that perhaps we would not initially see as a hotbed of AI digital innovation.

The Experience Economy, Explained

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February 20, 2018March 15, 2018

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To understand the experience economy, it is important to first understand how it relates to previous economies.

This can perhaps be exemplified by the evolution of birthday cake. In an agrarian economy, birthday cakes were made from scratch using individual and locally-sourced ingredients. In this economy, ingredients cost mere pennies, with a completed cake costing perhaps a dollar or less. It was the ultimate DIY economy.

Why Repealing Affordable Health Care Will Hurt The Freelance Economy

by cifanic
July 11, 2017June 14, 2019

The Affordable Care Act has made health insurance accessible for millions of freelance workers, a number that is expected to account for 40% of the workforce by 2020. For various reasons self-employment is also increasingly popular amongst millennials, with nearly 40% of the millennial workforce already describing themselves as self-employed. To put things into perspective, that is 60 million Americans, and the numbers are on the rise.

Going Freelance – 5 Tips For Entering The Freelance Economy

by cifanic
September 17, 2016June 14, 2019

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A few weeks back I gave a talk at The Alley about my experience in joining the freelance economy. The evening was filled with personal stories and powerful tips for getting started. I learned a lot from the other presenters and had a great time sharing my experience so far. Below are key takeaways from that talk.

Nicole C. Lehmann-Haupt is an author and published writer whose work has appeared or is forthcoming in Hypertext Magazine, El Portal, Ignatian Literary Magazine, and Mulberry Literary, among others. In 2021 and 2024, Nicole's work was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. She has also contributed to Thrive Global, Yahoo!, Indie Shuffle, and LAist. Driven by a passion for storytelling that resonates across ages, her stories feature misfits, underdogs, and weirdos stumbling upon the extraordinary in an ordinary world. She is currently at work on a short story collection.