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Freelancers Embrace Health Insurance

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     This increase in coverage can largely be attributed to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – more popularly known as Obamacare - which went into effect in 2014. .  Three quarters of full-time independents report working more than 30 hours in an average work week.  

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The Rise of Micro Multinationals

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  According to data from the 2014 MBO Partners State of Independence report, 13% of full time independent workers - roughly 2.2 trillion by 2025.  Given eBay's global platform reach, these numbers are not surprising. And it's not just SMBs selling goods on eBay that are exporting. 

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Accenture on Social Commerce

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trillion in global revenue by 2025. to find and sell to customers has substantially increased since 2014. Accenture, a global consulting and services firm, predicts that social commerce will grow to $1.2 " The Accenture chart below (click to enlarge) provides more details.

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