#Freelancer
Global employers increasingly using gig economy platforms despite concerns
Global business leaders forecast one in three of their employees will be temporary workers by 2023. 94% of global business leaders are currently sourcing contract workers from online job platforms. The most common concerns of using online platforms: no guarantee of the standard of work (41%), a lack of alignment/understanding of the company (38%) and […]
Five top tips for freelancers to win more work online
How to score the clients you want.
Why freelancers could be the key to business success
Leveraging freelancers could help your business.
While the tech giants are eating one another, startups have a chance to change the rules
The world’s once-disruptive tech giants have become increasingly preoccupied with cannibalising one other, leaving themselves vulnerable to disruption by nimble Aussie startups with global ambitions, according to Cheryl Mack, the head of StartCon, which returns to Sydney this December. The tech startup conference and expo will run from 1 to 2 December at Royal Randwick […]
Hub Australia’s CEO on the next evolution of his business and the co-working movement
When co-working space provider Hub Australia launches its second Sydney site, early next year, its national footprint will have nearly doubled. Founder and CEO Brad Krauskopf spoke to Dynamic Business about his vision for Hub Hyde Park, a 4200 square metre space at 223 Liverpool Street. He also discussed his future plans for Hub Australia […]
Five reasons to tap into the freelance economy
Whether you call it the ‘sharing’, ‘gig’, ‘freelance’ or ‘on demand’ economy, the way we work and hire has changed significantly in the past few years. Now, 30% of Australians are undertaking some form of flexible freelance work. Over in the US, around 35% of the workforce is now considered ‘contingent’, with that number estimated […]
Three strategies for recruiting and retaining the best talent in the digital technology age
Australian businesses are facing an uphill battle when it comes to recruitment and retaining the best talent. A recent Robert Half report revealed a key challenge, with the majority (57%) of HR managers missing out on qualified candidates because of lengthy hiring processes. While recruiting the right talent is difficult, retaining talent is the next battle. […]
A creative freelancer can be your ‘secret weapon’ if you master the engagement process
The benefits of outsourcing a creative project to a specialist freelancer are endless for business owners. Firstly, you don’t have to delegate the task to a staff member who might not be the most skilled person for the job. You’re also freeing up internal resources to focus on their own role. And outsourcing to a creative freelancer […]
New ways for Aussie start-ups to thrive in the shareconomy: Ex DealsDirect CEO talks Spacer
Dubbed the ‘AirBnB of storage’ by its co-founder and CEO, Michael Rosenbaum, Spacer has experienced considerable growth, despite being a relative newcomer to the sharing economy. According to Michael, formerly the CEO of DealsDirect, Spacer is an opportunity for resource-poor start-ups to reduce their operating costs, freeing up capital for business growth. Co-founded […]
Seven signs you should do freelancing
Imagine being your own boss, managing your virtual team while doing project collaboration even at the comfort of your own home.
Temporary employment not what it once was
These days not only are temporary work contracts more common than ever before, but it’s often the work-mode of choice for employers and employees alike.
Leading entrepreneurs fear future of engineering
Matt Barrie, founder of Freelancer.com said engineering is the foundation of successful new start-ups, yet new enrolments for the degree at Australian universities continues to fall.
99designs kicks off local crowdsourcing marketplace
The largest online design market in the world has launched locally, with 99designs.com.au kicking off its Australian operation today.