According to CNN Money, the Gig Economy makes up 34% of the U.S workforce. For those not in the know, the “Gig Economy” refers to freelance workers, no matter what their field of work...
Uber announced a multi million dollar mistake this week, admitting to miscalculating New York City driver commissions for over two years. The New York Times reports that the company has been pulling cuts of...
Unemployment levels have dropped to 4.4%, the lowest rate since May 2007. As reported by the National Conference of State Legislatures, so far during 2017 the unemployment rate has decreased over four consecutive months....
The global art market was valued at almost $64 billion in 2017. Despite the fact that our society tends to undervalue art, most people experience positive emotions when they’re around it. In fact, 94% of...
For private contractors working in the service industry, not having workers compensation insurance presents significant financial risk. Without this basic coverage, they can left to fend for themselves in the event of an accident....
For most businesses, a strong company culture is vital. A positive workplace culture tends to make employees more productive and loyal, as businesses that have cultivated such an atmosphere have voluntary turnover rates that...
Ama diving is a Japanese tradition that spans thousands of years. In fact, the first recorded instances of these “women of the sea” dates back about 5,000 years. And the majority of ama divers...
While having a steady job was once the ultimate goal for many Americans, these days, more people are embracing the freelance lifestyle. Sometimes referred to as the “gig economy,” this growing population of freelance...
The Affordable Care Act — better known as “Obamacare” by most — has created opportunities for countless entrepreneurial people to leave full-time jobs with health benefits and create their own business or work schedule....
Taxfyle, an on-demand freelance tax and accounting service, recently closed a $2 million financing deal with investors Jeff Ransdell Group and Jonas Tempel of Beatport. It’s a big step for a relatively new company....