Thriving in the Gig Economy

Freelancing Online for Tech Professionals and Entrepreneurs



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Price$25.51 - $26.07
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AuthorAdam Sinicki
PublisherApress
Published2019
Pages224
LanguageEnglish
FormatPaper book / ebook (PDF)
ISBN-101484240898
ISBN-139781484240892
EBook Hardcover Paperback

Take an in-depth look into the gig economy to see how tech professionals and entrepreneurs can earn a living as freelancers and contractors. Build your own business. The pros and cons of the lifestyle and what to expect from it are discussed.

In this book, author Adam Sinicki explains the impact of the gig economy and the forces that led to it as it relates to technology and working online. You will understand how to make a living supplying tech skills on a "per gig" basis. Practical instructions, advice, and tips are provided on goal setting, lifestyle design, and selecting the types of work and contracts that further your goals and support the things you value as you transition from a 9-5 job.

Know the types of work that a tech freelancer can offer: coding, SEO, web development, 3D modeling, and more; Find and manage clients; Negotiate pay and contracts; Stay productive without a manager; Discover useful tools, websites, and apps to build your business and ensure a steady income.




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