{"id":2204,"date":"2023-10-03T03:50:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T03:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ownrblog-preprod.go-vip.net\/?p=2204"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:03:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:03:16","slug":"tips-for-freelancers-and-gig-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/tips-for-freelancers-and-gig-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Freelancers and Gig Workers"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n

Are you looking to make some cash with a second job? Are you intrigued about freelancing and gig-work? Our handy guide to the world of side-hustle will tell you where to find these opportunities and how to succeed as an independent contractor. <\/em><\/strong>
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Many Canadians today are freelancing for their primary source of income or working in temporary project or task-based jobs, either for personal or professional reasons.
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Some prefer the flexibility and independence of freelancing<\/strong>, for some a temporary gig is the only work available, and for others it\u2019s a means to make extra money on the side of their day job.
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Once a growing trend, gig work is now its own thriving economy. 20% to 30% of the Canadian workforce<\/strong> is made up of part-time, freelance, contractual, temporary and other contingent workers. [1]
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The ubiquity of technology has changed the way we live, work and play. Work-on-demand apps and social media<\/strong> makes it easy for anyone to connect with consumers in real-time. That gave birth to a sharing economy<\/strong><\/a> of flexible, part-time work opportunities. Driving this demand further are companies and businesses looking to trim costs with an agile workforce of as-needed workers. [2]
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In this backdrop, it\u2019s easier than ever to carve your space in the freelance and gig economy, create a source of income doing the work you love, and eventually evolve into a mini entrepreneur.
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Benefits of freelancing and part-time jobs
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1) Freedom and flexibility: <\/strong>With freelance and part-time jobs you control when and where you want to work, and for whom. You decide your work schedule and earn as much or as little as you can manage.
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2) Boost your savings:<\/strong> To clear loan debt, save for a big purchase or to just keep up with regular monthly expenses, freelancing and short-term jobs give many the confidence to pursue their goals when income from the primary job falls short.
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3) Opportunity to up-skill: <\/strong>Side-jobs are a great way to transition to a new career. They expose you to the industry you are keen to enter, help you build out your portfolio and enhance your resume with relevant work experience.
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4) Segue to permanent employment:<\/strong> If a full-time position is what you\u2019re after, freelancing helps you get a foot in the door, develop connections and serves as a training ground to hone your skills, so when the opportunity arises, you can present yourself as a competitive candidate.
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5) Low-entry barrier: <\/strong>People who are unable to access traditional employment opportunities benefit from freelancing and the gig marketplace. The disabled or those with cultural, social or language barriers can find meaningful and well-paying gigs that allow them to work virtually or remotely.

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Where can I find freelance and gig work?
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Sharing Economy Apps
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The gig marketplace<\/a> is teeming with opportunities for part-time second jobs <\/strong>and on-demand positions. Based on your skills, the reviews you\u2019ve accumulated, and your price, these platforms get you booked for errands, on-demand tasks and same-day services <\/strong>with people in your local area. Popular on-demand gigs are for tasks like
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