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Working in the Gig Economy
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Working in the Gig Economy

by Thomas Oppong
October 2018
Intermediate to advanced
192 pages
4h 15m
English
Kogan Page
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Key takeaways

  • When you start prospecting – making calls, sending cold emails, connecting via social media, pitching at events, etc – your focus should be on building relationships with those who may want to do business with you, now or in the future.
  • One of the best ways to reach out to people you want to work with is through people you already know.
  • Creating a system for organized pitching is the key to getting clients. The easiest way to secure the best gigs is to create a solid process for securing work that ensures you find high-quality work in a timely manner.
  • Use relevant gig boards for finding work. A gig board is one of the easiest ways to find work.
  • For every gig you successfully deliver, ask for a referral. It’s one of the best ...
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