The US has seen a steady and large increase in entrepreneurs and freelancers over the last few years. In 2020, there were 33.7 million small businesses in the United States while freelancers grew 22% from 2019 with over one-third of Americans taking on freelance work. With such massive growth in these markets, and the challenges…
To say 2020 didn’t go as planned is an understatement. This year has left employers and entrepreneurs alike looking to 2021 with hope for economic growth and stability for their businesses. Below is a list of what business and workplace trends to look for in the coming year. Utilizing Social Media A strong social media…
In a recent analysis by PGi, it was estimated that the average real estate cost savings from having a remote workforce is $10,000 a year per employee. This can be further illustrated by the insurance company Aetna, who boasted a staggering $78 million cost savings when they dropped 2.7 million square feet of office space…
“Coworking” is an emerging, trending term these days but you may be wondering what, exactly, it is. In short, coworking is a modern approach to work and describes a shared office environment where people who are self-employed or who work for different employers all work under the same roof. Coworking facilities often offer private offices…
For the past several years, there has been a sharp increase in remote work. In fact, leading up to 2020, this trend was already well on the rise. From 2005 and 2017, there was a 159% increase in remote work. Advances in technology through programs like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, along with breakthroughs in internet…