Since the early 2000's, growth in retail has remained flat. However, ecommerce sales have increased at a meteoric pace. Yet as pervasive as ecommerce may seem, it surprises many that online shopping accounts for less than 10% of retail sales. This gap reveals the vast market share still attainable for…
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How technology is disrupting freelance work
In October, online freelancing platform Upwork released it’s 'Freelancing in America 2018' report. This marks the platform’s fifth annual report looking at the state of freelancing in the United States and how freelancers fit into the overall labor market. According to the report, there are currently 57.3…
The World Bank on the future of work
The latest World Bank report includes valuable insights on the future of work, and the role technology will continue to play among the workforce.…
Tools and tips for managing your finances as a freelancer
The future of work, for many, will be freelancing. This may conjure up images of working whenever, wherever, and in whatever you want (hello pyjamas!). But there are more pressing things to think about. When you take the leap into freelance life you need to consider the fundamentals: where will…
Seven tips for working as a digital nomad
Digital nomadism can provide a heap of benefits, for both employer and nomad. However it does require a bit more planning to achieve seamless working practices regardless of location.…
How will employees be paid in the future?
For many, receiving a monthly paycheck is the norm. But there’s a growing number of people who earn their keep in other ways, either through the gig economy, freelancing, cryptocurrency, playing the stock market or numerous other passive income sources. That’s only set to rise as alternative ways…