Is an Uber driver a small business owner? Or are they an exploited employee? That question matters to your small business because there’s a war going on over the question of “employee status.” Whether you’re a gig worker, service provider, consultant, or one of the hundreds of other kinds of self-employed entrepreneurs—or you hire those …
7 Tips To Succeed In The Gig Economy
Today’s new self-employed, ‘small business’ owner: You rent your spare room on Airbnb while you dog-sit two puppies through Rover, and cook dinner for strangers who found you on EatWith. You drive someone to the airport through Uber, and on the way back, you stop and put an IKEA desk together for someone who found you …
So You Think You Want to be a Consultant?
Let’s say you’re an expert in a field but got laid off from your job. Or you have skills but can’t find permanent work that pays enough. It may be time to become a self-employed consultant. Consulting is a great way to own your own small business. I know, because I was a consultant for …