Why Working Remotely is Hard, and What to Do About It

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Whether we like it or not, the current pandemic has required many of us to work remotely to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some of us have found the transition to working from home to be seamless. For the rest of us, the transition was abrupt and bumpy. Even companies like ours, where employees […]

Top 10 Sites for Hiring Freelancers

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In a previous post we shared the importance of gig labor and some tips on how to manage gig workers. In this followup post we’ve put together our list of helpful sites for hiring gig workers: UPWORK Find freelancers from every category imaginable. Search for writers, programmers, translators, engineers, virtual assistants, and more. upwork.com Freelancer […]

The Age of Independence in the Gig Economy

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Gig Labor: a job or a performance that is usually one time or short term Gig Economy: a growing workforce of independent and part time contractors, and the economy that relies on them. The definition of a gig worker is as broad and as simple as the part time UBER driver making some extra money […]

The Benefits of Task Management Software for Teams

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Effective and efficient teamwork is a crucial skill necessary for any creative agency wanting to deliver client projects on time and under budget. Fortunately, there is an abundance of tools available online that can help. One of the most effective tools for managing creative projects is team task management software. Not to be confused with personal task management apps, […]

Six Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Own Agency

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Two years after graduating from college I decided to start a design agency with my best friend. We bought two computers, sublet some office space, and began looking for work. And then, all of my idealism went out the window as I realized starting a design agency, and keeping it running, is really difficult. The […]