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Black Friday is so 2010. November 24th is Small Business Saturday, AmEx’s annual celebration of the local entrepreneurs that strengthen our communities. The celebration encourages consumers to take advantage of the wonderful things that local small businesses offer, rather than just opt for the convenience of the larger “big box” stores. If you’re a small business […]

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Whether or not you’re marking Thanksgiving with turkey and pumpkin pie, this week is a great opportunity to take a step back and appreciate all that being part of the Gig Economy enables us to do. Let’s take a look at some things that we are thankful for and some things that we need to […]

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When you graduate, you may think school is finally behind you. But any doer who’s tried to start or grow a business knows you’re never really done learning. In a world that’s perpetually evolving with new technology, business models, platforms and perspectives, there’s no end to what you’ll learn. When you work for yourself, it’s […]

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“Can you supply images to illustrate this story? Do you know Photoshop?” If you’re a freelance writer, you’ve likely heard this question in response to a pitch. Having an eye-catching lead image to share on social media is vital for increasing engagement and, as website design advances, even simple articles are often placed in sophisticated, […]

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As a marketplace that prioritizes speed, affordability, and quality, Fiverr is always on the lookout for ways we can do for good. This holiday season, we wanted to use the power of our marketplace to help organizations doing good across the globe. That’s why we’ve partnered with GivingWay, a leading online platform that provides volunteers […]

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The holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But if you spend the entire time working instead of celebrating with friends and family, you can start to feel a lot like the Grinch. Here’s the thing: You can take a vacation as a freelancer. It just takes extra planning […]

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Ecommerce buying patterns vary drastically by industry, and apparel/accessories and computer/electronics are particularly sensitive to the holidays. The bottom line is obvious – no matter what industry your business belongs to – as long as you’re selling something to someone – November-December are the most important months of the year. Not sure exactly how important […]

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