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Fiverr Pro seller Michael Borgelt (aka Mborgelt) has always had his head in the game. This former college basketball player and the referee started his off-court career as a computer programmer, moved into database administration, and finally found a niche for his technical skills in internet marketing. He is now director and founder of 51 […]

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Here at Fiverr, we are home to entrepreneurs of all sorts. Whether you are a brick-and-mortar business or an individual with an idea, the backbone of our community is the Gig Economy which means freelancer-powered businesses. That’s why we’re dedicating this post to freelancers: how to be one, how to use them, and how to […]

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Knowing when to say no to certain assignments is the one of the most difficult – yet most essential – things for freelancers to learn how to do. The very nature of freelance work is its unpredictability. It’s not always possible to plan on having X amount of work that will bring in Y amount […]

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Whether you freelance or run your own business as an entrepreneur, you work hard to create valuable products and services that clients and customers want. In return, you enjoy the freedom and flexibility that come from running your own show. There are downsides of making your own living, though. You’re solely responsible for paying your […]

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A strong brand presence that clearly conveys its mission and vision to prospective customers, investors and employees is an invaluable asset for growing your small business.  If you’re resolved to grow your business this year, here are six types of freelance experts —all found on Fiverr—who can help you bring your idea to life. 1. […]

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The power of people continues to amaze us. People who have an idea, a skill, or a dream and use entrepreneurship to turn it into a business are simply doing something incredible. We believe that everyone has that potential inside of them and that, with the right balance of ingredients and a bit of effort, […]

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Resolved to start your own business in 2018? With 35% of the U.S. workforce now self-employed, this is the new economy—and unfortunately for freelancers and solopreneurs, it’s sink or swim. As a business grows, solopreneurs become increasingly busy as the jack-of-all-trades. Your day-to-day consists of administration, accounting, customer service, sales, website development, marketing, and business […]

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Today’s freelancers often have no in-person contact with clients. Thanks to modern technology, someone can hire a worker who lives on the other side of the world and communicate with them by phone, email, or chat. As a result, professionals often turn to a freelancer’s website to learn more about the person they’re considering putting […]

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