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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | SMALL BUSINESS LABS AUGUST 21, 2012 Improving the Job Market With Big Data " This is changing as sites like LinkedIn, oDesk, eLance and others provide job seekers the ability to create profiles that are widely and easily accessible. Interesting article from John Horton at oDesk on the Digitization of the Supply Side of the Labor Market. " I agree. from Harvard. Big Data trends | | | | | |
| | | SMALL BUSINESS LABS APRIL 24, 2013 The Growing Independent Worker Ecosystem This ecosystem includes a wide range of firm types, including: Talent marketplaces : firms like Elance , Odesk and Freelancer.com that connect independent workers with those interested in hiring them. 'The growth of the independent workforce (freelancers, temps, self-employed, etc.) Contingent Workforce Freelance Independent workers | | | | | | | | | |
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SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012  How One Company Spent Zero on Marketing
Projects are bid on through Elance and Guru and some proposals might not stand out more than others. That one company mentioned? It happens to be mine. Early on, much wasn’t being spent on marketing simply because the funds weren’t available. Some dabbling was done with the usual suspects: the Yellow Pages, online ads, etc. MORE >> -
STEPHEN P SMITH | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011 News on Remote Working and Freelancing Trends
Online labor marketplaces oDesk and Elance have both released data showing strong growth in demand for freelance workers over the past year. That’s probably because in smaller towns job opportunities are much more limited, and marketplaces like oDesk and Elance provide access to employers regardless of location. Definitely good news. MORE >> -
SMALL BUSINESS LABS | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012 Are Traditional Jobs Going to Disappear?
A couple of related indicators of this are: - Firms like Elance , oDesk and MBO Partners - leaders in providing independent workers - have decent numbers of traditional employees. Regular readers know we believe the number of independent workers (freelancers, temps, etc.) is going to continue to grow. Our reasons are: 1. MORE >> -
SMALL BUSINESS LABS | MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012  Why Are Women the Majority of Freelancers?
GigaOm's Women make up the majority of online freelancers, study says covers research from Zinnov showing that women comprise 55% of the workers on online talent sites like Elance and oDesk. This is consistent with our research on U.S. independent workers. We found that women comprise 53% of this group. MORE >> -
SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011  11 Freelancer and Virtual Assistant Outsourcing Sites
Elance is another service I’ve used and really like. Ever since Tim Ferriss wrote The Four Hour Workweek , the small business owner market has been aware of outsourcing and its benefits. Find a virtual assistant or contractor of just about any flavor and your work life will be easier. That’s the promise. TaskArmy is well organized. MORE >>
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- Why are There More Non-Employer Small Businesses? SMALL BUSINESS LABS | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012
- Independent Workforce On The Up And Up? SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
- Why You Shouldn’t Hire Your Virtual Assistant on Guru.com TIPS FROM T. MARIE | MONDAY, JULY 18, 2011
- 5 Ways Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Are Bootstrapping Their Companies SMALL BUSINESS CEO | FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012
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- 5 Things Business Owners Shouldn’t Skimp on SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012
- The Rise of Online Micro-Job Markets SMALL BUSINESS LABS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011
- 101 Small Business Web Applications You Must Check Out SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011
- The Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Doer DUMB LITTLE MAN | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012
- How to Find (and Utilize) the Best Virtual Assistant For Your Solo Business THE SOLOPRENEUR LIFE | TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012
- Demand for Video Among Small Businesses Continues to Grow SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012
- Mark Adams of Verizon: WeCommerce Bartering and Networking SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2012
- Offshore, Team, Solo: A Client's Challenge to get the Help he Needs VIRTUAL MOXIE | MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012
- How I Outsourced My Non-Core Sales Tasks SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013
- Post Office Reports a Record $15.9 Billion Loss SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012
- Four Tips for Monetizing Your Online Marketing Blog ANDREA KALLI | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
- Blog Acquisition: A Surefire Strategy for Online Growth SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013
- Entrepreneurship Bubbles in Bengal, India SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013
- How to Set Your Copywriting Fees and Earn What You’re Worth MEN WITH PENS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010
- A New Way To Think About Bribery-Based Business Models SMALL BUSINESS CEO | TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010
- Small Business Influencers 2011 Awards: Announcing Final Results SMALL BUSINESS TRENDS | SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011
- Six Ways to Get More Juice from Your Freelancer | Men With Pens MEN WITH PENS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010
- Set Yourself Apart from the Competition » Make or Break Moments MAKE OR BREAK MOMENTS | MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010
- Your online Business Development System: The Blog Transmitter BIOTEAMS | MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010
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