Voice over talent runs strong in the Baarns family. LA-based Don Baarns (aka donbaarns on Fiverr) enjoyed his many years of VO experience so much that he inspired his whole family to get involved. However, the student became the teacher when Don’s son Donny introduced his father to Fiverr. Below they tell their fun, family […]

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Being an entrepreneur and a freelancer has benefits and perks that no other job can offer. But it also has challenges that are unique to working off the beaten path. At Fiverr, we try to anticipate and address the aspects of entrepreneurship that aren’t always well-known. On that note, this week’s Gig Economy News is […]

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Nick Venturella (aka nv_marketing on Fiverr) is a creative business professional in the Madison, WI area—but first and foremost, he is a father. After his son was diagnosed with autism, he leveraged Fiverr to turn his business prowess into advocacy through his nonprofit Autism HR. Below he shares his incredible and inspiring story. I’ve always […]

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You’ve decided to stop dreaming and start doing. Great choice. Starting your own brand or business isn’t easy—it takes more than an idea and hope to get things done. That’s why we’ve compiled a step-by-step guide for starting to build a business: beginning with what you’ll need and where to find it. Now it’s time […]

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Paying taxes after April – sounds crazy, right? Unfortunately, this is the ugly truth for freelancers, Airbnb hosts, rideshare drivers, or anyone else earning 1099 income. If you earn self-employment income, you’re expected to write Uncle Sam a check four times a year for quarterly estimated tax payments. Not completely sure what we’re talking about? […]

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Summer is here, and while we love the warmer weather, we also know how hard it can be sometimes to feel cooped up at home, building your business when the sun is shining and the outdoors are calling. However, summer is a great opportunity to start shaking things up, trying new things, and going out on […]

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