A new world order is calling for the freedom of choice and flexibility in the workforce and all the benefits this presents. Simultaneously, progressive companies are realising that being adaptable and agile to the needs of employees and contractors is key to achieving inspired results and return on investment.
Enter the freelancer.
By 2030, it’s predicted 80% of the global workforce will be freelance. Businesses are already opting to seek out experts with the exact skills and passion required for the job at hand who also fit their brand vision like a glove. It’s efficient, cost effective and creatively successful!
Creative talent is quickly moving from full-time employment to the freedom of freelancing and as this new work era dawns, you’re going to want to be prepared!
A new world order is calling for the freedom of choice and flexibility in the workforce and all the benefits this presents. Simultaneously, progressive companies are realising that being adaptable and agile to the needs of employees and contractors is key to achieving inspired results and return on investment.
Enter the freelancer.
By 2030, it’s predicted 80% of the global workforce will be freelance. Businesses are already opting to seek out experts with the exact skills and passion required for the job at hand who also fit their brand vision like a glove. It’s efficient, cost effective and creatively successful!
Creative talent is quickly moving from full-time employment to the freedom of freelancing and as this new work era dawns, you’re going to want to be prepared!
Through this evolution, a new professional prototype has emerged and is proving far superior in results and efficiency – ‘the remote revolutionary’.
At the dawn of 2020, the Wall Street Journal reported that 60% of companies would allow employees to work from home occasionally, with 38% permitting this regularly. As this phenomenon develops, we’re likely to see a consistent shift away from working from the office to working remotely and from monthly salaries to results-based income.
So what does this mean for the freelancer? Everything.
The ‘gig economy’ has historically been associated with a lack of security and entitlements that permanent employment offers like holiday, sick and parental leave and access to financed training. As geographical workplace barriers melt away, flexibility in choice will mark its territory, in turn creating a more efficient and engaged workforce. As a result, we’re likely to see a shift to brands and businesses effectively selecting individuals and small organisations with the precise skill set required to solve creative problems.
Through this evolution, a new professional prototype has emerged and is proving far superior in results and efficiency – ‘the remote revolutionary’.
At the dawn of 2020, the Wall Street Journal reported that 60% of companies would allow employees to work from home occasionally, with 38% permitting this regularly. As this phenomenon develops, we’re likely to see a consistent shift away from working from the office to working remotely and from monthly salaries to results-based income.
So what does this mean for the freelancer? Everything.
The ‘gig economy’ has historically been associated with a lack of security and entitlements that permanent employment offers like holiday, sick and parental leave and access to financed training. As geographical workplace barriers melt away, flexibility in choice will mark its territory, in turn creating a more efficient and engaged workforce. As a result, we’re likely to see a shift to brands and businesses effectively selecting individuals and small organisations with the precise skill set required to solve creative problems.
If you’re reading this, you’ve either taken the plunge or the thought of a life of freelance is a niggly itch. Yep, we know - it’s bloody scary! Going freelance is daunting, at times pure survival but it is oh so rewarding. So we’re here to try to stop fear holding you back from success! Our best advice - BE PREPARED.
Some people are going to think you're crazy going out on your own and some people will be correct. The safe and rational thing to do would be to never take a risk and work for someone else for the rest of your life.
Shuddderrrrrrr! If you just screamed, “NOPE!” Here are some essential slaying tools to help you embark on a successful solo journey.
Skills armoury
Hustle mindset
Community roadmap
If you’re reading this, you’ve either taken the plunge or the thought of a life of freelance is a niggly itch. Yep, we know - it’s bloody scary! Going freelance is daunting, at times pure survival but it is oh so rewarding. So we’re here to try to stop fear holding you back from success! Our best advice - BE PREPARED.
Some people are going to think you're crazy going out on your own and some people will be correct. The safe and rational thing to do would be to never take a risk and work for someone else for the rest of your life.
Shuddderrrrrrr! If you just screamed, “NOPE!” Here are some essential slaying tools to help you embark on a successful solo journey.
Skills armoury
Hustle mindset
Community roadmap
Working remotely doesn’t mean you’re unplugged from a project team. There are myriad innovative ways to collaborate with a freelance team when nutting out a brief, workshopping direction or seeking feedback on concept development.
There are only so many hours in the day that you can productively add digits to your bank account. Remember that your value lies in your experience and skills - not the ticking clock.
Most of the time you’ll collaborate using online tools. Here are some common ones to get your head around:
Working remotely doesn’t mean you’re unplugged from a project team. There are myriad innovative ways to collaborate with a freelance team when nutting out a brief, workshopping direction or seeking feedback on concept development.
There are only so many hours in the day that you can productively add digits to your bank account. Remember that your value lies in your experience and skills - not the ticking clock.
Most of the time you’ll collaborate using online tools. Here are some common ones to get your head around:
The mightiest strategists, art directors, content developers and digital experts can all be brilliant in their own right - but assemble them into a crack ‘results focused’ team and you’ve got yourself an unstoppable force.
The beauty of being able to strategically build an ultimate brand team means an unwavering focus on the job at hand and is something more businesses are applying to their objectives.
They just need the network to find them. Hello, that’s MASH!
The mightiest strategists, art directors, content developers and digital experts can all be brilliant in their own right - but assemble them into a crack ‘results focused’ team and you’ve got yourself an unstoppable force.
The beauty of being able to strategically build an ultimate brand team means an unwavering focus on the job at hand and is something more businesses are applying to their objectives.
They just need the network to find them. Hello, that’s MASH!
Many outdated professional perceptions have been systematically dismantled and a new frontier has been forged, defined by unlimited possibility.
As we move into a new world of work, it’s time to reframe and appreciate what opportunities can come out of this “new normal” chapter. It need not be one of concern or preconceptions, rather an opportunity to embrace a new way of thinking. The gig economy presents a huge wealth of exceptional talent and we each have a part to play.
Many outdated professional perceptions have been systematically dismantled and a new frontier has been forged, defined by unlimited possibility.
As we move into a new world of work, it’s time to reframe and appreciate what opportunities can come out of this “new normal” chapter. It need not be one of concern or preconceptions, rather an opportunity to embrace a new way of thinking. The gig economy presents a huge wealth of exceptional talent and we each have a part to play.
Embracing the growing global gig economy, MASH was born in 2018 with the vision that exceptional creative work stems from empowering others to have the freedom to choose what work truly fulfils them.
With an international network of MASHers now spanning four continents, our model is focused on cherry-picking and curating teams (‘Mash-Ups’) of best-in-class creative, digital and marketing talent for projects that reflect their areas of expertise and specialisation.
Replacing traditional weighty processes, our ‘Mash Ups’ can be plugged in and out of brands and businesses as required - meaning our clients are only paying for the work delivered. Basically, we’ve cut out the time-hungry processes of old and replaced them with a get-shit-done ethic, with our arms thrown over the shoulders of a global crew of absolute all stars.
The story doesn't end here. Whether you're about to jump out on your own or you're a seasoned freelance pro - we would love to chat.
Drop us a line.
Embracing the growing global gig economy, MASH was born in 2018 with the vision that exceptional creative work stems from empowering others to have the freedom to choose what work truly fulfils them.
With an international network of MASHers now spanning four continents, our model is focused on cherry-picking and curating teams (‘Mash-Ups’) of best-in-class creative, digital and marketing talent for projects that reflect their areas of expertise and specialisation.
Replacing traditional weighty processes, our ‘Mash Ups’ can be plugged in and out of brands and businesses as required - meaning our clients are only paying for the work delivered. Basically, we’ve cut out the time-hungry processes of old and replaced them with a get-shit-done ethic, with our arms thrown over the shoulders of a global crew of absolute all stars.
The story doesn't end here. Whether you're about to jump out on your own or you're a seasoned freelance pro - we would love to chat.
Drop us a line
