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July 18, 2023

Is Hiring Freelancers Right for Your Business? Weighing the Pros and Cons

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World's Greatest Boss Podcast

Today we're diving into the world of freelancers. Integrating freelancers into your business can offer numerous advantages. Their diverse skill set can bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to your projects, elevating the overall outcome. Still, it's crucial to understand that there are potentially negative sides to this arrangement. By arming yourself with this knowledge, you'll make informed decisions and optimize the potential of freelancers to drive success in your role as boss.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:20] Today's Topic: Freelancers

[4:15] Determining the worker's status as an employee or contractor: The three categories of employment

[6:55] Advantages of integrating freelancers into the business.

[9:05] A project can benefit from the diverse skill set brought by freelancers.

[11:15] Consequences of having a large number of freelancers.

[13:35] Managing expectations: The limitations of freelancers in altering established workflows.

[17:15] Smaller businesses also find freelancers highly beneficial for accessing skills and experience.

[19:00] Emphasizing the importance of understanding the pros and cons of engaging freelancers.


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