Being an entrepreneur often means marching to the beat of your own drum and refusing to do things “the traditional way”. Along the road to independence though, you might find yourself surprised by some of the things you learn and the unexpected challenges you might face.
This week’s Gig Economy News is all about the lesser known unexpected problems and solutions that an entrepreneur should understand and be prepared for.
The New Economy Works Differently
You already know that 9-5 is a thing of the past, but if you’re still trying to employ people according to traditional models then you might be setting yourself up for disappointment. Times have changed, and this Huffington Post article shows why the way that we work and get paid should change too.
Some Rules Are Meant to be Followed
While entrepreneurship often means throwing rules out the window, some rules must be followed in order to succeed. One of the most interesting examples is a phenomenon called White Hat SEO (as opposed to Black Hat SEO). This refers to SEO strategies that “play according to the rules” and which search engines reward heavily while they punish Black Hat tactics that try to cheat them. Check out our post on what White Hat SEO is, why it works, and how you can implement it.
The World of Entrepreneurship
One of our favorite things about the Fiverr community is how diverse it is. We have sellers and buyers from all around the world, a sure sign that entrepreneurship is flourishing across the globe. That’s why we were excited to see that the top entrepreneurial countries were not what most people would expect! Check out Geektime’s article about the world’s highest-rated entrepreneurial countries and see who tops the list.
Try a New Marketing Tactic
You may be having success with some tried and true strategies, but you might be able to find even more customers if you take an innovative approach to your branding. There’s a lot of room for creativity in marketing if you’re open to trying something different. Check out our 7 unique branding ideas for your company.
What do you do as an entrepreneur that might surprise people? Tell us in the comments!
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