In the traditional economy, jobs are predefined and people have to fit into the job rather than creating a work-experience that suits their personality, habits and goals. In the Gig Economy, though, creativity is king and creating your own business, products, and work flow is the cornerstone of building towards success. Furthermore, entrepreneurs need to find creative solutions for problems that might pop up, need to deliver creative results for clients who are looking for something special, and have to find creative ways to balance work and leisure. If you can’t tell already, this week’s Gig Economy News is all about fostering your creativity, so take a look!
It used to be that you worked where you live and if you wanted to work in a certain company or industry you had to move to that place. Now, if you are creative and talented, you can find opportunities from anywhere no matter where you are. One writer calls this ‘the democratization of creativity.' Check out his post and see why the internet is helping to make creativity a global opportunity.
We’ve talked before about the importance of crafting and telling your brand’s story, but where do you even start? Telling your brand’s story is an opportunity to get creative and turn your company into a tale that will capture hearts and minds. Learn how with this helpful article from the Huffington Post.
We love seeing the amazing creations our community comes up with, whether it’s audio, visual, text-based or even an untraditional medium. That’s why we collected a few of our favorite examples of Fiverr sellers’ creative productions so that you can see a slice of what’s going on too.
Most entrepreneurs are connected to their creative process, but some people struggle with it more than others. Don’t despair if you feel that you haven’t tapped into your creative potential! Take a look at Entrepreneur’s 5 tips for exercising and increasing your imagination’s capabilities. How do you stay creative as an entrepreneur? Tell us in the comments!
