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The Rise of Independent Worker Teams: Fiverr's Studios and Upwork's Agency Experience

Small Business Labs

" The boutique agencies Upwork refers to are small service firms, most of which utilize freelancers as part of their project teams.  " The boutique agencies Upwork refers to are small service firms, most of which utilize freelancers as part of their project teams. 

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

Allwork

Specialized spaces within coworking environments are trending, providing tailored amenities and designs for niche industries to foster creativity and collaboration. Coworking operators can leverage opportunities by offering industry-specific services, fostering strong communities, and creating targeted marketing strategies for niche sectors.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. The co-founder and CEO of SparkToro , who previously co-founded Moz, gives consultants an edge over agencies and full-time employees in a recent blog post.

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Deconstruct Your Office Into Core Resources To Rebuild Productivity

Allwork

Fast forward to 2020 when office workers in every industry scrambled to figure out what to bring home and how to create a similar office environment. Whether digital cloud stores, print materials such as HR documents and floor plans, or peer knowledge, employees need access to these data to successfully complete projects.

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Agreement vs. Contract: Why Business Owners Are Using Informal Agreements for Clients

Success

When James Sperling first started his marketing and branding agency Sheep Don’t Bark, he noticed a pattern: His clients didn’t like contracts. The agency found that clients were much more willing to sign agreements, which would shield both parties if anything went wrong. They didn’t want to sign it.”

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Jinglesmart - Online Project Marketplace for the Jingles Industry

Small Business Labs

According to Staffing Industry Analysts , the online staffing industry is now about a $1billion dollar industry that's growing at "double-digit" rates.    The best known of the firms in this industry are probably oDesk and Elance.  Based on this, I don't think it's a big industry.

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10 Things To Keep In Mind While Training Recruiters For Your Search Agency

Recruit CRM

Recruiters are often known as the "source of hiring", but as a recruitment agency, your search for the perfect candidate can only go as far as how well trained your recruiters are. As a recruiting agency, it's crucial to develop an effective training strategy for recruiters to acquire the best talent within your organisation.