Freelancers in a turbulent economy

01 August 2008

So here we are with another morcel of good news and an update into our very own Bull market. All things considered we're faring rather well... Contracts on Network Freelance have gone through the roof. We've doubled the number of roles available in two months and with over a hundred recruiters now registered the service goes from strength to strength. Contracts are being filled within days now of going online so make sure your profile is complete and act fast when applying for your next role. We're not done yet either. Within the next month we're going on our summer promotion - so watch this space. Why the demand for freelancers is growing is down to one of two things and both are good news for those who've gone freelance already.

Firstly, Corporates are facing much tougher trading conditions, and stories of cost cutting and 'right-sizing' seem to be hitting the headlines on a weekly basis. There's the old addage that costs walk on two feet so it's no suprise that Payroll costs get focussed on. But for those out there already ooperating as a payroll of one, this isn't so much of a risk.

Secondly, as consumer spend falls, the competition between companies to make sure any sales available are converted on their doorstep are bound to increase. Savvy firms don't cut back on marketing activities in tough times; savvy firms upspend and out compete. This in turn increases the demand in the marketplace on freelance Public Relations Practitioners and Marketers. So good news again!