The Gig Is Up · Thrive in the Gig Economy, Where Old Jobs Are Obsolete and Freelancing Is the Future by Mizrahi, Olga -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Copyright Dedication Table of Contents CHAPTER 1

Introduction and Overview

CHAPTER 2

Making the Most of Peer-to-Peer Platforms The Pros: Safety in Numbers The Cons: The Dead End The Breakdown #SideGigs Experiences of a Token Freelancer Spotlight: Growing Up with the Internet Do This / Not That

CHAPTER 3

Becoming a Freelance Elite: Showcasing You at Your Best Use Your Secret Weapon: Unique Value Proposition Do I Need a UVP When I’m Just Starting Out? What’s Your -Est? Communicating Your UVP Spotlight: Liya the Consultant Do This / Not That

CHAPTER 4

Don’t Be a Slave to the App The Solution The Data Taking It to the Next Level Experiences of a Token Freelancer Spotlight: Jennifer the Nanny Do This / Not That

CHAPTER 5

The Things You’re Not Going to Think About

1. Time Management

Schedule Your Work Days Schedule Your Breaks Stay On Task The Burnout Problem

2. Boundaries

3. Bookkeeping 4. Self-Improvement 5. Investing 6. Isolation 7. Benefits

The Data Spotlight: Digital Nomads Experiences of a Token Freelancer Do This / Not That

CHAPTER 6

Why Choose You?: Adding Value and Reaching the Next Level of Your Career Always Be Attracting New Clients Keep the Pipeline Moving Secure Repeat Work Earn Up Know Your Worth (i.e. Don’t Do Anything for Free) Target Bigger Clients Always Look for New Opportunities The Data Spotlight: Sarah the Writer Do This / Not That

CHAPTER 7

From Freelancer to Employer: The Tipping Point The Difference: Independent Freelancer vs. Freelance Business Owner How Does Your Personality Match Up? The Short Leadership Quiz Expanding Your Businesses The Data The Takeaway Experiences of a Token Freelancer Spotlight: Leo the CEO Do This / Not That

CHAPTER 8

Reviews, Rejection, and Redemption Garnering Reviews Learning from Less Favorable Reviews Redeeming Yourself After a Slump The Data The Takeaway Spotlight: Poo~Pourri Do This / Not That

CHAPTER 9

Ethics in the Gig Economy Ethics Smooth Relationships Ethics Remind You That You’re Not a Desperate Drone Never Assume Anything Ethics to Consider Experiences of a Token Freelancer The Data The Takeaway Do This / Not That

CHAPTER 10

Living in the Future The Robopocalypse Is Not Happening Spotlight: Trust as Currency So, Where to Go from Here? As Easy as 1-2-3

APPENDIX

What Makes You Different? Now It’s Your Turn (What Makes You Different?) Linking Benefits Worksheet

Acknowledgments Reading Group Guide Author Q and A About the Author