Get in on the Gig Economy: You Can Succeed as a Remote Freelancer
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The gig economy is thriving. From 2022 to 2023, the number of new workers who joined the freelance movement increased from 60 to 64 million. In fact, 38% of the U.S. labor force performed freelance work in 2023, according to Upwork. In this career coaching session, we discuss strategies for thriving as an independent contractor in a telework environment.
This Career Coaching Session Covers:
→ Freelancing 101: Differences between freelancers and employees
→ Understanding the gig economy and freelancing basics
→ Navigating a competitive freelance market and recognizing your value as an independent contractor
→ Setting your freelance rates
→ Generating a stable income while working from home