Thought leader David Ciccarelli, founder, and CEO of voice actor and audio production marketplace Voices, had an article on the benefits, along with the dos and don’ts associated with hiring a freelancer, recently featured in Forbes Magazine.
When it comes to hiring a freelancer, are you skeptical?
In the past, hiring a freelancer could go either way, and the thought of things going sideways usually meant erring on the side of caution and either making a full-time hire or working out some kind of spot-work contract.
But things have changed.
With new technology, it’s now easier than ever for you to hire an expert for the duration of your project, knowing you're getting some of the best talent available.
David Ciccarelli, thought leader and founder/Chief Executive Officer of online marketplace Voices, says the benefits freelance talent brings to brands, producers, creative teams, instructors, and global marketers looking for specialized talent are many.
In an article published on Forbes, titled "The New Freelancers: Tapping Talent In The 2022 Gig Economy," David gives you the rundown.
You can access the full article at https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/04/05/the-new-freelancers-tapping-talent-in-the-2022-gig-economy/?sh=2c209b1264cd
Did you know that close to 70 million US professionals now work as freelancers? Gig work has exploded in popularity, both on the supply side and the demand side, and, says David, for good reason.
If you own a small to mid-sized business, you'll want to take a look at the opportunities the gig economy offers. These days you can feel confident about hiring a freelancer for their extraordinary level of talent first of all, but also thanks to built-in online payment security finding and hiring the talent you need can take less than 24 hours.
Your one caveat though is that you should always check a potential hire’s portfolio and any accompanying client testimonials. Not inspecting a portfolio, says David, and entering into a contract just the same, can be a detrimental choice. You don't want to go down that road.
Your best bet is to turn to a recognized online marketplace or niche platform when conducting your search for freelance talent. These platforms, like David's marketplace Voices, give you a pool of suitable candidates to choose from.
Here's something you might not have thought about: David says that when you hire a freelancer, don't consider them a mere Band-Aid fix for a gap in the expertise you need, but rather as part of your long-term business strategy. This allows you the freedom to scale up and down as needed.
David's voice actor and audio production global marketplace Voices exemplifies these benefits. Creative teams, marketers, producers, and instructors from the world’s biggest brands, including Shopify, Microsoft, BMW, Discovery Channel, and hulu regularly turn to Voices for the talent and returning talent they need. And you can do the same.
In his article, Voices founder and CEO David Ciccarelli explains why incorporating freelance talent benefits both your short-term project needs and your long-term business goals.
Are you in the market for a talented freelancer? Visit https://www.voices.com to find out more.