by dankeelan | Sep 15, 2020 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs, U.S. Economy
With speeches talking about all aspects of business, freelancers are coming together to share advice, ideas, and information. Buffalo is joining other cities like Austin, Texas, Miami, Florida, and Tampa, Florida to host speakers and workshops for people looking to...
by dankeelan | Sep 15, 2020 | Gig Workers, Tips
Deciding to join the leagues of entrepreneurs launching a part-time small business can be a major personal and professional step. It’s a way to stretch your creative muscles, build new skills, earn extra income from home and potentially unlock additional possibilities...
by dankeelan | Sep 15, 2020 | Benefits, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week at 884,000, a sign that layoffs are stuck at a historically high level six months after the viral pandemic flattened the economy. The latest figure released by the Labor...
by dankeelan | Sep 15, 2020 | Future of Work, Gig Workers
From single moms juggling life’s challenges for herself and her kids, to retired veterans seeking extra money or social interaction a few hours per week, or recent college graduates with daytime desk jobs hoping to save for a first home, flexibility, autonomy and...
by dankeelan | Sep 15, 2020 | Age, Featured, Future of Work, Gig Workers
WORKING PART TIME IS nothing new, but the gig economy makes it more attractive than ever to take a high-paying hourly job. Rather than toiling in a single full-time job, online employment platforms make it possible to string together a number of...
by dankeelan | Sep 8, 2020 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
In addition to the laid-off people who applied last week for state benefits, 759,000 others sought jobless aid under a new program that has made self-employed and gig workers eligible for the first time. That figure isn’t adjusted for seasonal trends, so it’s reported...
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