Working in the gig economy : how to thrive and succeed when you choose to work for yourself / Thomas Oppong.

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Author:

Oppong, Thomas,

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9780749483555

0749483555

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London ;

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viii, 178 pages ; 22 cm

Summary:

There are new flexible and independent working opportunities available in the gig economy for those brave enough to seize them. It is estimated that the number people involved with the gig economy will double in the next four years. New generation workers are realising that they can break the chains of corporate work and go at it alone. With flexible working hours, fluid work arrangements and technology that they can leverage to their advantage, people are creating purposeful careers that fit in with their lives, not the other way around. Working in the Gig Economy is the ultimate guide to successfully navigating the new flexible world of work. This is a book that will allow you to really examine the possibilities of freelance and flexible working.

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Self-employed.

Hours of labor.

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FINALIST: Business Book Awards 2019 - Start-Up Inspiration Category

There are new flexible and independent working opportunities available in the gig economy for those brave enough to seize them. It is estimated that the number people involved with the gig economy will double in the next four years. New generation workers are realising that they can break the chains of corporate work and go at it alone. With flexible working hours, fluid work arrangements and technology that they can leverage to their advantage, people are creating purposeful careers that fit in with their lives, not the other way around. Working in the Gig Economy is the ultimate guide to successfully navigating the new flexible world of work. This is a book that will allow you to really examine the possibilities of freelance and flexible working. Is it really for you? Do you have what it takes to stay motivated, get clients to hire you and achieve that long-yearned for work-life balance?

Thomas Oppong is an expert in entrepreneurship and the gig economy. With this book, he takes readers through the main pitfalls of working for themselves, including how to stay productive, how to manage your professional network, build a personal brand and crucially how to keep the work coming and get paid on time. Working in the Gig Economy is the essential guide to having a successful and fulfilling career in the gig economy.

Author Notes

Thomas Oppong is a technology blogger, start-ups analyst and a social media marketing consultant specializing in blogging, strategy and business development. He is the Founder and Editor of Alltopstartups.com, a resource website for start-ups and entrepreneurs. He is also the curator at Postanly, a weekly selection of the best business trends and technology content from around the web. He is a columnist for Inc. Magazine and The HuffPost and has been featured in The Business Insider, Quartz, CNBC, Entrepreneur, The New York Observer, Thought Catalogue, Pocket Hits and The Muse .

Supreme Court ruling 2018	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
01 The emergence and evolution of the gig economy	p. 3
What is the gig economy?	p. 3
The growth of independent work	p. 8
The impact of technology in the gig economy	p. 16
A new direction for talent management	p. 19
Employment rights for gig workers	p. 20
Key takeaways	p. 22
References	p. 23
02 Jobs of the future and the portfolio career	p. 27
Global trends that will affect your future	p. 27
Prepare for your future - the skills you need to thrive	p. 30
Building a successful portfolio career	p. 35
Reinvent your career	p. 38
How to use an information interview to figure out a career path	p. 42
Key takeaways	p. 44
References	p. 45
03 How to build your independent brand and strengthen your reputation as a gig worker	p. 47
Building a personal brand	p. 47
A business of one	p. 50
Harnessing online media	p. 52
You are your reputation	p. 54
Key takeaways	p. 55
References	p. 55
04 Finding work in the gig economy	p. 57
Positioning	p. 57
Building a purpose-driven career	p. 58
Giving limited free advice	p. 58
Securing your first client	p. 60
Making it easier for clients to come to you	p. 62
Leveraging personal passion projects	p. 65
Key takeaways	p. 66
References	p. 67
05 Saying no to freelance work	p. 69
The power of a positive no	p. 69
Say no for a better yes	p. 71
The importance of a priority filter	p. 72
Knowing when, how and why you need to say no	p. 74
Key takeaways	p. 77
References	p. 78
06 Getting real work done and staying productive	p. 79
Managing yourself	p. 79
Scheduling work	p. 80
Building a productive routine	p. 81
Dealing with distractions	p. 86
Finding your work flow	p. 88
Key takeaways	p. 88
References	p. 89
07 Managing your finances	p. 91
Savings	p. 91
Personal budgeting	p. 92
The 50/20/30 rule for budgeting	p. 94
Create a system for managing your money	p. 96
Managing taxes	p. 98
Planning for your financial future	p. 99
Key takeaways	p. 101
References	p. 102
08 Building a pipeline of work	p. 103
Prospecting	p. 103
Create a system for building a client pipeline	p. 105
The different ways to land gigs	p. 108
Promotion	p. 110
Networking	p. 113
Thought leadership	p. 114
Key takeaways	p. 115
09 Managing your clients	p. 117
Building and nurturing relationships	p. 117
Client management tools	p. 124
Key takeaways	p. 125
References	p. 125
10 Leveraging online platforms for gig work	p. 127
Choosing the right online platform	p. 127
Digital platforms for finding work	p. 128
How to increase your chances of landing gigs	p. 132
Key takeaways	p. 134
11 Overcoming the fears of freelancing	p. 135
The fear of getting started	p. 135
Finding clients	p. 138
Financial insecurity	p. 139
Key takeaways	p. 140
12 Success stories of independent contractors	p. 143
Paul Jarvis	p. 143
Jessica Greene	p. 147
Joe Mullich	p. 152
Emmeline Pidgen	p. 155
Sid Bharath	p. 156
Ilise Benun	p. 159
13 The future of the gig economy	p. 163
The future is freelance	p. 163
The changing face of job descriptions	p. 165
The gradual shift from CVs to portfolios	p. 167
The future of work	p. 169
Key takeaways	p. 170
References	p. 171
Index	p. 173

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