Signs of economic slowdown alarming

Quick summary:

1. (China's exports of goods sector has less than a 20% share of its economy.) If this sector has a problem, then the entire Thai economy has a problem.

2. Despite the bright outlook for the tourism sector, which accounted for 12% of Thai GDP in 2019, our domestic economy is deteriorating fast and started doing so in the final quarter of last year.

3. The Thai economy is far too advanced to be a barter economy whereby goods A are exchanged directly with goods B. Higher levels of economic activity, thus, can be measured by the amount of money transacted

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5 writers break down how they launched careers from their copywriting side hustles and now make up to 6 figures

Quick summary:

1. Alexa Nizam started freelance copywriting on weekends and in the evenings alongside her job in 2020 using the freelancer-platform Fiverr.

2. Cain didn't have a background in writing, so she started guest posting and blogging to build up a portfolio to show prospective clients.

3. Billy McIntyre started using Fiverr to write pitches for brands alongside his job in a warehouse

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Quick and Easy Temporary Side Hustles - Freelance Corner

Recent highlights:

1. Much like cleaning and delivery driving, bar work and hospitality roles won't typically make you a lot of money, but the extra cash could definitely come in useful if you need something extra to pay the bills.

2. We've previously shared detailed guides on how to become a freelance coach, tutor or personal trainer, with lots of useful information whether you're doing it for a full-time career or as a short term route to some extra income.

3. You can find bar work and hospitality jobs via the main listing sites, including Indeed, Total Jobs or LeisureJobs

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AI-Generated Content, Creative Freelance Work and Hospitality and Tourism Marketing

Quick summary:

1. 4 Implications for Hospitality and Tourism MarketingNovel AI models bring new affordances to stakeholders involved in hospitality and tourism marketing, from the creative freelancers often commissioned by hospitality and tourism SMEs, to the hospitality and tourism businesses, to the end consumer.

2. AbstractPowerful new AI models such as OpenAI's DALL-E 2 or GPT-3 afford creative freelancers as well as hospitality and tourism SMEs new ways of generating and using creative content for marketing purposes.

3. AI-Generated Content, Creative Freelance Work and Hospitality and Tourism Marketing

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Postage prices are rising — again — as inflation woes hit the US Postal Service's budget. Here's how much it will cost you

Quick summary:

1. The Forever stamp will increase from 60 to 63 cents, amounting to the third increase for the non-expiring stamp in the last year and a half, according to USPS data.

2.   The price of postage is about to increase as the US Postal Service works to wrangle its cost of operations amid economic inflation. 

3. The postmaster general said in August that service would require a rate increase as inflation was predicted to add over $1 billion to the USPS budget, according to The Associated Press

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Freelancer SEO: How to Succeed in the Freelance Market

Recent highlights:

1. The SEO Project: The SEO Project is a community-driven website that aims to provide a comprehensive guide to SEO, it covers a wide range of SEO topics and provides a wealth of resources and tools.

2. Specialization: you need to have a specific area of expertise within SEO, such as local SEO, technical SEO, or e-commerce SEO.

3. Ahrefs: Ahrefs is a popular SEO tool, they have a blog that covers a wide range of SEO topics, including link building, content marketing, and technical SEO

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How to find a programmer for a startup: an overview of forums and freelance exchanges

Quick summary:

1. After all, a programmer is different for a programmer, because different specialists can have a different technology stack and speak different languages.

2. To view the original version on The Express Wire visit How to find a programmer for a startup: an overview of forums and freelance exchanges

3. Plus, a programmer in a startup is the person with whom you will have a lot of contact, which means that you should easily find a common language with him

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How to find a programmer for a startup: an overview of forums and freelance exchanges

Quick summary:

1. After all, a programmer is different for a programmer, because different specialists can have a different technology stack and speak different languages.

2. To view the original version on The Express Wire visit How to find a programmer for a startup: an overview of forums and freelance exchanges

3. Plus, a programmer in a startup is the person with whom you will have a lot of contact, which means that you should easily find a common language with him

#biyro #software #coder #java #coding

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How to find a programmer for a startup: an overview of forums and freelance exchanges

Quick summary:

1. After all, a programmer is different for a programmer, because different specialists can have a different technology stack and speak different languages.

2. To view the original version on The Express Wire visit How to find a programmer for a startup: an overview of forums and freelance exchanges

3. Plus, a programmer in a startup is the person with whom you will have a lot of contact, which means that you should easily find a common language with him

#biyro #softwaredeveloper #javascript #java #coding

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-to-find-a-programmer-for-a-startup-an-overview-of-forums-and-freelance-exchanges/

7 In-Demand Freelance Skills to Land More Gigs

Quick summary:

1. Technical skills make you a hirable applicant, but soft skills help you build good interpersonal relationships with clients and coworkers alike.

2. Apart from mastering specific technical skills, work on developing soft skills like time management, problem-solving, negotiation, and creativity.

3. While launching complex programs like social media sites and instant messaging platforms requires world-class programmers, starting simple apps isn't nearly as demanding

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More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/7-in-demand-freelance-skills-to-land-more-gigs/

7 In-Demand Freelance Skills to Land More Gigs

Recent highlights:

1. Technical skills make you a hirable applicant, but soft skills help you build good interpersonal relationships with clients and coworkers alike.

2. Apart from mastering specific technical skills, work on developing soft skills like time management, problem-solving, negotiation, and creativity.

3. While launching complex programs like social media sites and instant messaging platforms requires world-class programmers, starting simple apps isn't nearly as demanding

#biyro #hardwork #newyork #nodaysoff #dream

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/7-in-demand-freelance-skills-to-land-more-gigs/

7 In-Demand Freelance Skills to Land More Gigs

Quick summary:

1. Technical skills make you a hirable applicant, but soft skills help you build good interpersonal relationships with clients and coworkers alike.

2. Apart from mastering specific technical skills, work on developing soft skills like time management, problem-solving, negotiation, and creativity.

3. While launching complex programs like social media sites and instant messaging platforms requires world-class programmers, starting simple apps isn't nearly as demanding

#biyro #hardwork #newyork #bball #passion

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/7-in-demand-freelance-skills-to-land-more-gigs/

A freelancer's guide to applying for a credit card

Recent highlights:

1. Although they function similarly to regular credit cards, secured credit cards differ in that they require you to deposit a certain amount before accessing your credit line.

2. Over time, you can ask your bank to convert your secured credit card into a regular one, provided that you maintain a good credit score.

3. If you have been with a bank for quite some time, deposit regularly into your account, and maintain a high enough Average Daily Balance (ADB), you may be pre-qualified to get a credit card with that bank

#biyro #financing #business #finance #fico

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/a-freelancers-guide-to-applying-for-a-credit-card/

Freelance Management Platforms Market May See a Big Move

Quick summary:

1. Freelance Management Platforms Market Production by Region Freelance Management Platforms Market Profile of Manufacturers-players are studied on the basis of SWOT, their products, production, value, financials, and other vital factors.

2. Freelance Management Platforms Market Executive Summary: It gives a summary of overall studies, growth rate, available market, competitive landscape, market drivers, trends, and issues, and macroscopic indicators.

3. The Global Freelance Management Platforms Market segments and Market Data Break Down are illuminated below

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Get paid

Recent highlights:

1. It offers a variety of tools and resources to help freelancers succeed, including a messaging system, a built-in payment system, and a rating system that allows freelancers to build a reputation and attract more clients.

2. It also offers a variety of tools and features to help freelancers and clients collaborate effectively, including a messaging system, time tracking, and a built-in payment system.

3. It offers a wide range of opportunities in different industries and fields, making it a great option for freelancers with diverse skill sets

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More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/get-paid/

Decoding The Rise Of The White-Collar Gig Economy In India

Recent highlights:

1. In India, Gigvistas, Gig India, and Flexiple, among others, offer short-term assignments or gigs in similar domains such as tech, marketing, and finance, while other platforms such as BuyHive are dedicated to independent sourcing and procurement professionals.

2. The only reason that high-end, white-collar professionals have never been viewed as gig economy workers in popular imagination is that there has never been a major tech-enabled platform to bring them gigs.

3. A new generation of platforms is now actively promoting gig work among senior white-collar professionals

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More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/decoding-the-rise-of-the-white-collar-gig-economy-in-india/

7 Fun Places to Work Away from Home

Recent highlights:

1. Don't forget about coffee shops inside of bookstores as great work locations, but avoid grocery store coffee stands as they probably don't have free wireless internet or tables to sit at while working.

2. Whether you prefer the big chains like Starbucks and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf or prefer the independent variety, you are bound to see other remote workers hammering away at the keyboard in coffee shops around the world.

3. They typically offer desks, fast internet, printing, coffee, and community for members

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More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/7-fun-places-to-work-away-from-home/

Worried about recession? Here are 5 side gigs for technologists - Technical.ly

Recent highlights:

1. If you start collecting unemployment benefits payments after a job loss (or when your severance runs out), you'll need to disclose any money you're bringing in on a weekly basis, which means that you might forfeit those payments if you make more than a designated amount.

2. While starting a new business is risky and making money takes time, it's not uncommon in the field: Something like a quarter of laid-off tech workers start their own business, according to one recent survey

#biyro #coaching #marketing #entrepreneurlife #love

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/worried-about-recession-here-are-5-side-gigs-for-technologists-technically/

Money Talks: How this couple runs a small business while raising six kids

Recent highlights:

1. Nia and Brandy bought a used school bus for $4,000 to start their mobile spa in 2016.

2. In addition to managing and expanding a six-figure spa business, Nia and Brandy also homeschool their six children, who range in age from 2 to 14.

3. Brandy: Our oldest daughter goes with Nia to the store; she does the register, she does the inventory, she even helps with the spa services

#biyro #restoregreatnessbelieveandachieve #purpose #youthful #beautiful

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Hybrid And Beyond: Is “Flexible Working” Helping Britain's SMEs To Deal With Wage Pressures

Recent highlights:

1. So as Chief People Officer Elise Lockyer explains, the company commissioned its survey - taking submissions from 500 SMEs and 4,000 workers in order to understand where the world of work is heading.

2. If a recruitment agency places a number of freelance workers with a third-party company, Sonovate will cover the cost of the freelancer's wages as soon as an invoice is raised.

3. The survey was commissioned by Sonovate, a company that provides a technology solution for recruitment agencies and consultancies that place contingent workers with clients

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