Career & Success
How To Make It in the Gig Economy

How To Make It in the Gig Economy

Inspiration and advice on carving your own path to success

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Self-employment is a choice more and more people are opting for instead of climbing the corporate ladder. With viable options such as drop shipping, freelance work, ride-sharing, or even re-selling—making some extra cash on the side or beginning your top-dollar career has never been easier. Discover the advantages and pitfalls of the gig economy with these Blinks and Shortcasts, and you might just get inspired to start your side hustle!

How To Make It in the Gig Economy

Inspiration and advice on carving your own path to success

The Art of Non-Conformity
The Art of Non-Conformity
Chris Guillebeau
Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World
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Dream Year
Dream Year
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Make the Leap from a Job You Hate to a Life You Love
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Creative, Inc.
Creative, Inc.
Meg Mateo Ilasco and Joy Deangdeelert Cho
The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business
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Make Art, Make Money
Make Art, Make Money
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Making money from your art can be a scalable business—here are the best strategies to adapt to your own goals
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Business for Bohemians
Business for Bohemians
Tom Hodgkinson
Live Well, Make Money
21 min4.1
Working in the Gig Economy
Working in the Gig Economy
Thomas Oppong
How to Thrive and Succeed When You Choose to Work for Yourself
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Company of One
Company of One
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Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business
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11 min4.3
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A flexible career guide for better work-life balance
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