Thomas Jefferson imagined a nation of independent, self-reliant Americans who plowed their own fields and created their own destinies. And for a long time, that’s exactly what they did. In 1860, as ...

Data earlier this year found that contractors and freelancers are expected to make up half of the U.S. workforce within a decade. Yet while more than one-third of U.S. workers now freelance in some ...

If you’re tired of being on the employee treadmill, now may be the best time to consider freelancing your hard-earned skills. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Are dreams ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the freelance revolution and the future workforce. It’s the end of 2019, a momentous decade for the freelance ...

The corporate world has changed more in the past two years than in the past twenty years. It took a pandemic to make people realize that you don't need to travel for work two hours a day to sit in ...

If you’re looking for extra work or just want to be your own boss, becoming a freelancer could be a good option. To get started, you won’t need much — just dedication and commitment. “You do not need ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The tactics everyday people use to “FIRE” and pursue their dreams. Those turning to freelancing or contract work have driven one ...

In this “always connected” world we live in, maintaining a work-life balance has become increasingly more difficult. For many independent workers, the lines between work and life are even more blurred ...

You’ve probably Googled “LLC vs sole proprietor” at midnight after a client asked for a W-9, or after someone on Twitter insisted you’re “not a real business” without one. Meanwhile, your accountant ...