Comments on: The future is bright, the future is freelancing

By: FreelanceAdvisor

FreelanceAdvisor — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:09:15 +0000

It sounds like the future really is bright. More people doing more of what they enjoy, with more freedom and a better work/life balance. I'm not sure employers will see it that way, perhaps they'll just have to get used to shorter contracts and connections with workers… or offer really enticing workplaces with bigger benefits to draw people back to a salaried life.

By: Johanne

Johanne — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:32:48 +0000

I couldn't agree more. But aside from monetary benefits, freelancing also provides the benefit of flexibility. You'll have enough freedom to make more time for yourself.

By: neil_l

neil_l — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:27:02 +0000

Hey Freelance Advisor

Yep - sanity all round! It works for freelancers and it works for the business owners/ entrepreneurs.

And it is much more fun. I can not imagine ever wanting to manage lots of salaried staff again. If I was willing to do this, why, I'd just get a job and accept that life was going to be boring.

By: FreelanceAdvisor

FreelanceAdvisor — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:53:15 +0000

Thanks Neil, great to get the perspective of an entrepreneur… I guess Freelancers and Entrepreneurs are a similar breed in that sense. Freelancing for startups can be fun… but when some people get tied to desks and chairs productivity and interest can wane and it is less fun for everyone. Flexible working is the future (of work and our sanity).

By: neil_l

neil_l — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:50:48 +0000

I agree that freelance and contracting is the way to go.

As an entrepreneur, I've been wondering how I fell out of love with the business that I built and ran for 10 years (and closed this summer) - and I think the answer lies in the fact that as we grew we had more 'staff' and fewer 'freelancers'.

Freelancers and contractors work with the entrepreneur like partners. It is a grown up relationship - and putting aside the tax savings and legal simplifications, it is one that I whole heartedly recommend to both business owners and entrepreneurs plus anyone looking to offer freelance and contractual services.