Freelancing

Upwork: Demand for AI Talent Drove Record Revenue in 2024
Upwork: Demand for AI Talent Drove Record Revenue in 2024
February 12, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Work marketplace Upwork earned record revenue in 2024 and attributed its gains in part to artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Lili Notches $55 Million For Freelancers’ Digital Banking Service
Lili Notches $55 Million For Freelancers’ Digital Banking Service
May 11, 2021  |  Investments

Lili, the New York- and Israel-based banking app for freelancers, has raised $55 million in a Series B funding round, which brings the startup’s total...

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Fiverr On Fostering Trust Across Global Freelancing Marketplaces
Fiverr On Fostering Trust Across Global Freelancing Marketplaces
July 27, 2020  |  Payments Powering the Platform Economy

Work from home opens the virtual doors for gig workers and employers in need of help, including beyond their national borders. Shany Malbin, director of...

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Fostering Payments Trust In A Global Freelance Economy
Fostering Payments Trust In A Global Freelance Economy
July 13, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Before the pandemic hit, the global freelancing economy was expected to experience significant proliferation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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How One Gig Platform Is Reinventing The Gig Worker Experience By Boosting Their Wages
How One Gig Platform Is Reinventing The Gig Worker Experience By Boosting Their Wages
July 06, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Among the casualties of the pandemic: The gig economy. As estimated by PYMNTS, 40 percent of gig workers have lost at least $10,000 of income...

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Deep Dive: How Automation Can Improve The Invoicing Experience During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Deep Dive: How Automation Can Improve The Invoicing Experience During The COVID-19 Pandemic
May 12, 2020  |  Gig Economy

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Why Steady Payments Are Key To Attracting Highly Skilled Gig Workers
Why Steady Payments Are Key To Attracting Highly Skilled Gig Workers
May 11, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Flexibility is the reason why many workers choose to freelance, but experienced and highly skilled workers also want the certainty of a steady paycheck. In...

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Freelance Platform Fiverr Posts 44 Pct Q1 Revenue Increase
Freelance Platform Fiverr Posts 44 Pct Q1 Revenue Increase
May 07, 2020  |  Earnings

Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic and staggering unemployment rates, Israel-based freelance platform Fiverr International posted big gains in the first quarter of 2020, with a...

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Adecco Slowdown Hints At EU Gig Economy Hiccup?
Adecco Slowdown Hints At EU Gig Economy Hiccup?
September 20, 2018  |  Gig Economy

The gig economy heralds a sea change in how we work. But that does not mean that it’s all smooth sailing. Get the Full Story...

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