Did you know that living the Gig Economy lifestyle and pursuing entrepreneurial goals actually gives you a lot of power. The question is, are you taking advantage of all the opportunities afforded to you by your unique choices?
Are you maximizing your potential as a freelancer and building on your experiences to propel yourself forward? This week’s Gig Economy is all about opportunities that freelancers often miss out on to grow their business and their influence.
Learn How to do Anything
Entrepreneurship means you may need to wear a lot of hats, for example, you might be doing your own bookkeeping and social media marketing, or even more. To stay on top of your game, check out our post on how to pick up new skills quickly. Being able to tackle at least the basic skills of any industry is essential for an entrepreneur in a quickly evolving world.
Don’t Shy Away From Risk
Being cautious has its place in entrepreneurship, but if you’re too risk averse, you may well be holding yourself back. Being able to jump in and take risks is a freedom that people in traditional jobs don’t always have, but which entrepreneurs should constantly seek to take advantage of. Read this article from Allbusiness about why taking risks is one of an entrepreneurs’ secret weapons.
Network in the Right Places
You know the value of social media marketing for your business, but what about for yourself? The results are in on the most important social network for freelancers, and you may be surprised by the results. Check out our post on which network you should be investing your energy in if you’re a freelancer.
Think Big
If you’re keeping your marketing tightly honed on specific people in a specific place, you may actually be limiting your brand’s potential. Geektime brings us an article on how international influencer marketing can build your brand beyond anything you may have expected. Just because you’re a small business, doesn’t mean you need to think small or even market small in today’s global economy.
What have you found to be a unique and unexpected opportunity in entrepreneurship? Tell us in the comments!
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