{"id":892,"date":"2018-08-15T16:50:17","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T16:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whoisuserx.com\/blog\/?p=892"},"modified":"2018-10-25T19:38:45","modified_gmt":"2018-10-25T19:38:45","slug":"a-fresh-start-getting-started-in-the-gig-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whoisuserx.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/a-fresh-start-getting-started-in-the-gig-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fresh Start: Getting Started in the Gig Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;]<br \/>\n\t\t[et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t[et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t[et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221;]<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe rapid growth of the gig economy is largely the result of companies discovering the benefits of hiring freelancers for short-term projects &#8212; and of workers discovering the satisfaction of doing work they enjoy from home. It\u2019s a symbiotic relationship that\u2019s allowed <a href=\"https:\/\/jobble.com\/45-eye-popping-stats-about-the-gig-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">53 million Americans<\/a> &#8212; 34 percent of the workforce &#8212; to leave behind a restrictive and unsatisfying work situation to go into business for themselves. For people with skills that meet the needs of a specific market niche, the gig economy opens up a broad range of opportunity that can lead you to a whole new career. If you like working independently and don\u2019t mind working hard for many different employers, chances are you can thrive in the gig economy.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s Your Niche?<\/h2>\n<p>Figuring out what you want to do based on your interests and skill set is the first step. If you enjoy writing but have spent years in a job that doesn\u2019t allow you the opportunity to write, there\u2019s a wealth of income-generating opportunities in the gig economy. Organizations often need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeraddict.com\/gig-economy-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writers<\/a>, editors, or proofreaders to help with short-term or protracted work assignments. If you\u2019re trying to raise your profile as a writer, consider growing an online following by writing blog content. If you have a marketing background, there are lots of sites and companies looking for productive content producers. Or, you could try something completely different and start a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/animalia\/wp\/2017\/09\/27\/your-dog-is-big-business-and-uber-like-apps-want-it\/?utm_term=.9453ef3851ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog-sitting<\/a> or dog-walking business &#8212; a rapidly growing niche &#8212; if you enjoy canine companionship. The sky\u2019s the limit: it\u2019s just a matter of determining what you want to do.<\/p>\n<p>Do Your Homework You\u2019ll need to get online and do some <a href=\"https:\/\/due.com\/blog\/3-things-consider-freelancing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research<\/a> before making the jump to the gig economy. If you\u2019re looking to start a catering business, it\u2019s good to know what the competition is like in your area, what kind of resources are necessary to get started, and the earning potential. Research is important because knowing what\u2019s expected and what the work entails can solidify your decision<\/p>\n<p>or lead you in another direction that makes more sense for you. Try talking to someone who\u2019s committed to the gig economy to get a firsthand view of what you can expect.<\/p>\n<h2>Stick to Your Routine<\/h2>\n<p>As a freelancer, you may be called upon to complete projects on short notice, so it\u2019s important that you\u2019re prepared to maintain discipline, stick to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/234145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">routine<\/a>, and stay focused on your work. Producing quality work on or ahead of time is probably the best way to earn a solid reputation and find yourself in high demand. Working from home is difficult for people who can\u2019t tear themselves away from the TV or the gaming console. Set up a dedicated, distraction-free <a href=\"https:\/\/hr-gazette.com\/five-tips-to-design-a-more-productive-and-distraction-free-workspace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workspace<\/a>, maintain established work hours, and stick to them.<\/p>\n<h2>Establish a Presence<\/h2>\n<p>These days, most freelancers find work via the internet. That means establishing a strong online presence with a well-designed website and an eye-catching logo that sets the tone for your marketing efforts. If you\u2019re not familiar with website design, consider hiring someone to build your site, and use a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberlo.com\/tools\/logo-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online logo maker<\/a>, which can help beautify your brand and help set your business apart from your competitors.<\/p>\n<p>The gig economy is heaven-sent for people with an entrepreneurial bent and a strong preference for setting up on their own. Computer technology makes it easy to work from home or wherever you want. Remember that working in the gig economy can be a very positive, life-changing decision, but it takes hard work. Make sure you have a conducive work environment and the support you need to make it work.<\/p>\n<p>Article by <a href=\"mailto:lucy@gigmine.co\">Lucy Reed<\/a><br \/>\nImage courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/Pixabay.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Need some help getting started?<\/h2>\n<p>User X can help you discover your niche, marketing materials, and if it fits, some actual freelance work. User X is always looking for talented freelancers for his\u00a0<em>Hero Support Team.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href='\/blog\/contact-us\/' class='big-button biggreen'>Contact User X Today<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t[\/et_pb_text]<br \/>\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_column]<br \/>\n\t\t[\/et_pb_row]<br \/>\n\t[\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rapid growth of the gig economy is largely the result of companies discovering the benefits of hiring freelancers for short-term projects &#8212; and of workers discovering the satisfaction of doing work they enjoy from home. It\u2019s a symbiotic relationship that\u2019s allowed 53 million Americans &#8212; 34 percent of the workforce &#8212; to leave behind [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":893,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"The rapid growth of the gig economy is largely the result of companies discovering the benefits of hiring freelancers for short-term projects -- and of workers discovering the satisfaction of doing work they enjoy from home. It\u2019s a symbiotic relationship that\u2019s allowed <a href=\"https:\/\/jobble.com\/45-eye-popping-stats-about-the-gig-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">53 million Americans<\/a> -- 34 percent of the workforce -- to leave behind a restrictive and unsatisfying work situation to go into business for themselves. For people with skills that meet the needs of a specific market niche, the gig economy opens up a broad range of opportunity that can lead you to a whole new career. If you like working independently and don\u2019t mind working hard for many different employers, chances are you can thrive in the gig economy.\r\n<h2>What\u2019s Your Niche?<\/h2>\r\nFiguring out what you want to do based on your interests and skill set is the first step. If you enjoy writing but have spent years in a job that doesn\u2019t allow you the opportunity to write, there\u2019s a wealth of income-generating opportunities in the gig economy. Organizations often need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeraddict.com\/gig-economy-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writers<\/a>, editors, or proofreaders to help with short-term or protracted work assignments. If you\u2019re trying to raise your profile as a writer, consider growing an online following by writing blog content. If you have a marketing background, there are lots of sites and companies looking for productive content producers. Or, you could try something completely different and start a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/animalia\/wp\/2017\/09\/27\/your-dog-is-big-business-and-uber-like-apps-want-it\/?utm_term=.9453ef3851ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog-sitting<\/a> or dog-walking business -- a rapidly growing niche -- if you enjoy canine companionship. The sky\u2019s the limit: it\u2019s just a matter of determining what you want to do.\r\n\r\nDo Your Homework You\u2019ll need to get online and do some <a href=\"https:\/\/due.com\/blog\/3-things-consider-freelancing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research<\/a> before making the jump to the gig economy. If you\u2019re looking to start a catering business, it\u2019s good to know what the competition is like in your area, what kind of resources are necessary to get started, and the earning potential. Research is important because knowing what\u2019s expected and what the work entails can solidify your decision\r\n\r\nor lead you in another direction that makes more sense for you. Try talking to someone who\u2019s committed to the gig economy to get a firsthand view of what you can expect.\r\n<h2>Stick to Your Routine<\/h2>\r\nAs a freelancer, you may be called upon to complete projects on short notice, so it\u2019s important that you\u2019re prepared to maintain discipline, stick to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/234145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">routine<\/a>, and stay focused on your work. Producing quality work on or ahead of time is probably the best way to earn a solid reputation and find yourself in high demand. Working from home is difficult for people who can\u2019t tear themselves away from the TV or the gaming console. 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