The year 2010 is ending with some good news for independent or freelance contractors. Small businesses are hiring more such workers, as noted in "Independent contractors will bring top talent within reach for more small firms" from Crain's Chicago Business.
"It's the way of the world right now,” said Linda Darragh with the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, in the article. Companies just starting up like to hire freelancers. “When you're in that lean start-up mode, the fewer expenses and the more people you can talk to, you're better off,” she said.
One company outsources marketing, web development, bookkeeping and tech support to independent contractors. After the holidays, brush up your resume and start contacting smaller companies to see if your skills and abilities could be a good fit for short-term and long-term projects.
Until next time,
Sarah
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