Benefits of Hiring Freelancers


The freelance work force can help businesses to improve their bottom lines and secure highly skilled workers on demand, and Becky Catino assists client companies in that process. As a cofounder and co-CEO of GigSmart, a mobile application, Becky Catino builds a bridge between organizations and available freelancers.

Hiring a freelancer can provide a company with several advantages. First, because a freelancer receives compensation for his or her labor alone, a company does not need to pay out benefits, vacation, or sick time. The relationship also tends to last only as long as the freelancer is working on a particular task, which means that the company is not paying a salary in between projects.

When a company needs a worker with a specific skill, it can hire a freelancer with that skill instead of training a new or existing employee. That freelancer can stay on board only as long as his or her skills are necessary, and when different skill needs become apparent, the company can respond by seeking out a professional with those particular abilities. This eliminates the need to hire permanent employees for temporary needs.

Furthermore, freelancers tend to produce work efficiently and independently. This not only allows companies to see results faster, but also frees up management hours for tasks and personnel that need more supervision. For more information about finding a freelancer, Becky Catino's company GigSmart can be found online at gigsmart.com.

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