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The gig-economy business model has given the unique competitive edge to companies using it. That means the former gig workers would have the protections and benefits of employees. Those range from Uber to the nail salon which primarily hires contract employees. MORE
A week or so ago I asked this question on Facebook about getting new speaking gigs: If you weren’t getting the bookings that you wanted, would you a) work on the speech or b) work on the marketing? The post To Get More Speaking Gigs Do You Fix the Speech or Marketing? Most Recent Post Speaker Marketing Speaking Business Strategy building your speech Epic Keynote getting more gigs improving your speech MORE
Postmates" has been a closely watched case in the growth of what has been called the "gig economy." Many companies which use the gig economy business model contend workers like it since they have the option to work when they want as much or as little as they want. MORE
Being without health insurance which isn't partially financed by employer contribution is one reason more don't opt for gig work or open their own businesses. Any change made in employment status brings up the literal life-and-death issue: What about health insurance? MORE
The stereotype of the gig economy is that contract workers grab whatever assignments they can. Unfortunately, for those gig economy participants who believe that there's little opportunity. Translated into gig economy concepts that means: Choose assignments wisely. MORE
Right now, we gig economy workers represent 34% of the U.S. Gig Work & Its Discontents. Those motivate gig workers to engage in class action litigation to be legally labeled as "employee." Gig Economy Downside of Not Getting Paid. MORE
However, ghosting has also become more common in the gig economy. As part of the application for a 20-hour content gig for retirement planning the prospective employer informed him that the good news was that he had made the first cut. So has the gig economy one. Liberal media outlets have gleefully covered an emerging stick-it-to-employers phenomenon. That's ghosting. The employer arranges an interview or even sets a start-to-work date. MORE
Business giants such as Uber using the gig-economy business model aren't going gently into the nightmare created by California AB 5. Earlier it had ruled that gig workers can't unionize. MORE
But we in the gig economy are not focused on what's happening in the traditional job market. That means that if the project is billed at $100, we gig workers will only see $80 of that. No surprise, the growth in new job creation has fallen off in April. It was 160,000. MORE
Senator Elizabeth Warren who is anointed the Patron Saint of the gig worker, like myself. She shared with other gig lawyers tips for financial and emotional well being on Abovethelaw. It could be U.S. MORE
The post Selling Secrets for Booking More Gigs with David Avrin appeared first on Jane Atkinson. David Avrin will share some of his secrets about the systems and processes needed to book more speaking gigs. . Today David will share his step by step procedure to help you connect with the right people to book the gig! . The Wealthy Speaker Podcast book more gigs Book More Speaking Gigs David Avrin Jane Atkinson speaking business MORE
Being a contract worker or "gig economy" player is becoming as standard as the traditional full-time job with benefits used to be. But, again, the legalities of the gig economy are being challenged in court. MORE
But when it comes to landing ‘corporate’ (business or non-profit) writing gigs, it’s a whole other matter… Why is it that many of us find sales and marketing difficult to do? If you want to write for newspapers and magazines, the query letter is the best way to get started (see video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCt1I20Bdyc v=uCt1I20Bdyc ). MORE
Twice, Alan Kruger and Lawrence Katz had conducted surveys of supposed gig-economy workers. In a study last summer, the Department of Labor studied the gig economy and didn't find it had significantly altered traditional ways of earning a living. MORE
Their class action lawsuits seek to be defined legally as "employees," not "gig economy players." Each time Postmates does that it bills the gig economy workers 15-cents. Happy gig workers, except when being stiffed. MORE
Charity Gig! - Tags: Events Toastmasters charity gig john whiffen tuesday's child Hi Friends. You have been asking us when we are going to play next, so now you have an answer, next month! I hope that you will be able to join us (more details below the advert). Craig. MORE
For gig economy players, we have more control over whether we work, at what, when, where, and for how much. Mindset: Gig work is no better and no worse than traditional full time work. Obviously, the job situation in the U.S. is volatile. MORE
The buzz-worthy example of this is the gig economy hack. Not everyone can navigate the gig economy. Disruption in itself is neither good nor bad. It just is. What matters is how we leverage it to our economic advantage. MORE
Lois and Craig Strachan will be reviving their band tuesday’s child to perform a once-off gig to raise funds for The John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust. Tags: Toastmasters charity gig music tuesday's child FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Person: Craig Strachan. Company Name: The John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust. Phone Number: 082 789 3899. FAX Number: 021 788 3884. Email Address: craig@johnwhiffen.co.za. Website URL: www.johnwhiffen.co.za. MORE
Are you able to stand tall when it comes to selling yourself and demanding your fee for each gig? How are your speaking fees? Or are your speaking fees a hot mess, and you are constantly negotiating and lowering them to just get the job? MORE
How to Find Corporate Writing Gigs Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT) For freelance writers (and editors), this webinar looks at how to find corporate writing (and editing) gigs. MORE
So, what should gig economy workers do to both empower us to keep getting assignments and to protect ourselves from getting stiffed. The year 2016 has been called The Time of Don't Know. MORE
Now I only accept the best a speaking gigs. Now the ball is in your court go out and book those gigs! Are you still looking for ways to grow as a professional speaker? I have a tip for you: SELL YOUR KNOWLEDGE! This is my overriding principle that came from years of hard knocks trying to get people to hire me to speak. I get more speaking engagements than I ever had before. I made a change that had a positive effect on my career. MORE
Your ability to build strong relationships will be the secret formula for securing more speaking gigs and growing your speaking business! Building Relationships that Secure More Speaking Gigs When we reach […]. MORE
After years of being quiet, Lois and I are doing a charity gig. Yes, that is right. Please keep the evening of Saturday 25 April open. Details to follow. www.tuesdayschild.co.za. download the band’s music. MORE
Not all gig economy workers are equal. Some, such as Meghan and Harry, have the distinct edge of access to a high-powered global network. The Daily Mail captures how they have been hustling those who can give them assignments. MORE
And the cherry on top – developing a sales strategy for booking more speaking gigs. The post Developing a Sales Strategy for Booking More Speaking Gigs appeared first on Jane Atkinson. There is a lot that goes into building a speaking business. MORE
Sam Silverstein gave us one during a recent edition of NSA’s Voices of Experience when he talked about a colleague of his dropping a gig in his lap. That said, if you are a recipient of a gig, I hope you will in turn, give a gig. Give a gig, get a gig. MORE
The post Is Your Speaker Website Getting You Gigs? Emerging Speaker Rising Superstar Speaker Seasoned Speaker Speaking Business Strategy finding speaking gigs marketing speaker website speaker's bureau speaking business. Your speaker website can either do one of two things. MORE
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In business today, there is no one best answer. The volatility of the global economy, driven by tech, makes conventional wisdom about operating our business totally 20th century. So, we have to figure out on our own our smartest options when the client seems to have a cash-flow problem. MORE
To make the most of each speaking gig and get better invitations to speak in the future, here are the steps you should take after your speech or presentation is over: Look at and share the video: You don''t have to like it. You killed that keynote, iced the Ignite! MORE
Simultaneously, Uber's gig worker business model, which gives it a competitive edge, could become illegal - at least in California. It will be a death blow to the gig economy in CA, extending from nail salons to food delivery services. MORE
The post 4 Marketing Essentials to Ensure Your Positioning Isn’t Costing You Gigs appeared first on Jane Atkinson. I have clients who are successful not because of their marketing, but in spite of it. The crazy thing is that even though they are positioning themselves as speakers rather than experts, and they lack a strong promise statement on their website (which is cluttered and unclear) they still get business. Guess what. They are […]. MORE
But there''s a shared situation here: Whether it''s distance or perceived qualifications, the calendar or child care, the press of other business at home and work, perceived good manners or impostor syndrome , some of us are turning down speaking gigs perhaps too quickly. MORE
We''ll be talking about how women can get more speaking gigs and how they can better evaluate and seek offers to speak in my new workshop, Be The Eloquent Woman. But the reluctance was clear in the invitation, and eventually, her gig didn''t materialize. MORE
The post How to Find Speaking Gigs that Pay appeared first on Jane Atkinson. I just got off the phone with a client who was told by somebody that there is no money in speaking and that you should only speak for free. MORE
That's among the threats to Uber as well as myriad other businesses which use the gig economy model to gain a competitive advantage. Without the gig edge, the playing field in the manpower game would become more level. California is a trend-setter. MORE
That union - Independent Workers Union of Great Britain- is the advocate of gig workers. This protection from unionization is a development gig workers around the world should research. However, unions could begin to scale again in the gig economy. MORE
If you want to book the gig, you need to make it to the decision maker's short list. Here's how: The post The Secret to Making Your Way to the Decision Makers Short List and Getting the Gig appeared first on Jane Atkinson. MORE
Free webinar: How to Find Corporate Writing Gigs. https://www.bigmarker.com/PauLima/how-to-find-corporate-writing-gigs#. . For freelance writers (and editors), this webinar looks at how to find corporate writing (and editing) gigs. More information and to register: https://www.bigmarker.com/PauLima/how-to-find-corporate-writing-gigs#. Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EDT). . MORE
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I had just one hour by phone to coach this speaker, an academic professor, for a five-minute pitch to be delivered in a public competition for extra grant funding. We could have started anywhere: With my notes on her slides, questions about delivery and timing, the actual content. MORE
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Gig Related Topics Speaker Launcher
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
The post How to Find Speaking Gigs that Pay appeared first on Jane Atkinson. I just got off the phone with a client who was told by somebody that there is no money in speaking and that you should only speak for free.
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 1, 2019
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Speaker Launcher
MAY 21, 2019
And the cherry on top – developing a sales strategy for booking more speaking gigs. The post Developing a Sales Strategy for Booking More Speaking Gigs appeared first on Jane Atkinson. There is a lot that goes into building a speaking business.
Speaker Launcher
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Your ability to build strong relationships will be the secret formula for securing more speaking gigs and growing your speaking business! Building Relationships that Secure More Speaking Gigs When we reach […].
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 19, 2020
Not all gig economy workers are equal. Some, such as Meghan and Harry, have the distinct edge of access to a high-powered global network. The Daily Mail captures how they have been hustling those who can give them assignments.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 28, 2018
The post Selling Secrets for Booking More Gigs with David Avrin appeared first on Jane Atkinson. David Avrin will share some of his secrets about the systems and processes needed to book more speaking gigs. . Today David will share his step by step procedure to help you connect with the right people to book the gig! . The Wealthy Speaker Podcast book more gigs Book More Speaking Gigs David Avrin Jane Atkinson speaking business
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 12, 2018
The stereotype of the gig economy is that contract workers grab whatever assignments they can. Unfortunately, for those gig economy participants who believe that there's little opportunity. Translated into gig economy concepts that means: Choose assignments wisely.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 7, 2019
Twice, Alan Kruger and Lawrence Katz had conducted surveys of supposed gig-economy workers. In a study last summer, the Department of Labor studied the gig economy and didn't find it had significantly altered traditional ways of earning a living.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 13, 2017
A week or so ago I asked this question on Facebook about getting new speaking gigs: If you weren’t getting the bookings that you wanted, would you a) work on the speech or b) work on the marketing? The post To Get More Speaking Gigs Do You Fix the Speech or Marketing? Most Recent Post Speaker Marketing Speaking Business Strategy building your speech Epic Keynote getting more gigs improving your speech
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
MARCH 29, 2009
Charity Gig! - Tags: Events Toastmasters charity gig john whiffen tuesday's child Hi Friends. You have been asking us when we are going to play next, so now you have an answer, next month! I hope that you will be able to join us (more details below the advert). Craig.
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
MARCH 23, 2009
Lois and Craig Strachan will be reviving their band tuesday’s child to perform a once-off gig to raise funds for The John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust. Tags: Toastmasters charity gig music tuesday's child FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Person: Craig Strachan. Company Name: The John Whiffen Golden City Memorial Trust. Phone Number: 082 789 3899. FAX Number: 021 788 3884. Email Address: craig@johnwhiffen.co.za. Website URL: www.johnwhiffen.co.za.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
The gig-economy business model has given the unique competitive edge to companies using it. That means the former gig workers would have the protections and benefits of employees. Those range from Uber to the nail salon which primarily hires contract employees.
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
After years of being quiet, Lois and I are doing a charity gig. Yes, that is right. Please keep the evening of Saturday 25 April open. Details to follow. www.tuesdayschild.co.za. download the band’s music.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 5, 2019
Business giants such as Uber using the gig-economy business model aren't going gently into the nightmare created by California AB 5. Earlier it had ruled that gig workers can't unionize.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 23, 2018
However, ghosting has also become more common in the gig economy. As part of the application for a 20-hour content gig for retirement planning the prospective employer informed him that the good news was that he had made the first cut. So has the gig economy one. Liberal media outlets have gleefully covered an emerging stick-it-to-employers phenomenon. That's ghosting. The employer arranges an interview or even sets a start-to-work date.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Simultaneously, Uber's gig worker business model, which gives it a competitive edge, could become illegal - at least in California. It will be a death blow to the gig economy in CA, extending from nail salons to food delivery services.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Their class action lawsuits seek to be defined legally as "employees," not "gig economy players." Each time Postmates does that it bills the gig economy workers 15-cents. Happy gig workers, except when being stiffed.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Right now, we gig economy workers represent 34% of the U.S. Gig Work & Its Discontents. Those motivate gig workers to engage in class action litigation to be legally labeled as "employee." Gig Economy Downside of Not Getting Paid.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
That's among the threats to Uber as well as myriad other businesses which use the gig economy model to gain a competitive advantage. Without the gig edge, the playing field in the manpower game would become more level. California is a trend-setter.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 8, 2018
That union - Independent Workers Union of Great Britain- is the advocate of gig workers. This protection from unionization is a development gig workers around the world should research. However, unions could begin to scale again in the gig economy.
Speaker Launcher
MAY 26, 2009
Sam Silverstein gave us one during a recent edition of NSA’s Voices of Experience when he talked about a colleague of his dropping a gig in his lap. That said, if you are a recipient of a gig, I hope you will in turn, give a gig. Give a gig, get a gig.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 22, 2016
In business today, there is no one best answer. The volatility of the global economy, driven by tech, makes conventional wisdom about operating our business totally 20th century. So, we have to figure out on our own our smartest options when the client seems to have a cash-flow problem.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Being a contract worker or "gig economy" player is becoming as standard as the traditional full-time job with benefits used to be. But, again, the legalities of the gig economy are being challenged in court.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
AUGUST 5, 2014
Free webinar: How to Find Corporate Writing Gigs. https://www.bigmarker.com/PauLima/how-to-find-corporate-writing-gigs#. . For freelance writers (and editors), this webinar looks at how to find corporate writing (and editing) gigs. More information and to register: https://www.bigmarker.com/PauLima/how-to-find-corporate-writing-gigs#. Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EDT). .
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 14, 2017
If you want to book the gig, you need to make it to the decision maker's short list. Here's how: The post The Secret to Making Your Way to the Decision Makers Short List and Getting the Gig appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Are you able to stand tall when it comes to selling yourself and demanding your fee for each gig? How are your speaking fees? Or are your speaking fees a hot mess, and you are constantly negotiating and lowering them to just get the job?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 3, 2017
The buzz-worthy example of this is the gig economy hack. Not everyone can navigate the gig economy. Disruption in itself is neither good nor bad. It just is. What matters is how we leverage it to our economic advantage.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 22, 2018
Being without health insurance which isn't partially financed by employer contribution is one reason more don't opt for gig work or open their own businesses. Any change made in employment status brings up the literal life-and-death issue: What about health insurance?
The Eloquent Woman
JANUARY 29, 2014
We''ll be talking about how women can get more speaking gigs and how they can better evaluate and seek offers to speak in my new workshop, Be The Eloquent Woman. But the reluctance was clear in the invitation, and eventually, her gig didn''t materialize.
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
But when it comes to landing ‘corporate’ (business or non-profit) writing gigs, it’s a whole other matter… Why is it that many of us find sales and marketing difficult to do? If you want to write for newspapers and magazines, the query letter is the best way to get started (see video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCt1I20Bdyc v=uCt1I20Bdyc ).
Speaker Launcher
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Speaking Business Strategy Speaking Profession accelerating your speaking business Book More Speaking Gigs Get Paid to Speak Jane Atkinson Speaking associations speaking fees The Wealthy Speaker School
Six-Figure Freelancer Blog
AUGUST 27, 2014
How to Find Corporate Writing Gigs Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT) For freelance writers (and editors), this webinar looks at how to find corporate writing (and editing) gigs.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 6, 2017
For gig economy players, we have more control over whether we work, at what, when, where, and for how much. Mindset: Gig work is no better and no worse than traditional full time work. Obviously, the job situation in the U.S. is volatile.
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Emerging Speaker Rising Superstar Speaker Seasoned Speaker Speaking Business Strategy audience find your perfect audience perfect audience pick a lane speaker speaking engagement speaking gigs target audience target market Wealthy Speaker
Speaker Launcher
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Emerging Speaker Rising Superstar Speaker Seasoned Speaker Speaking Business Strategy booking gigs build your speaking business facing difficult business situations running your business solving problems speaking business speaking engagement
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 22, 2016
Senator Elizabeth Warren who is anointed the Patron Saint of the gig worker, like myself. She shared with other gig lawyers tips for financial and emotional well being on Abovethelaw. It could be U.S.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 6, 2016
But we in the gig economy are not focused on what's happening in the traditional job market. That means that if the project is billed at $100, we gig workers will only see $80 of that. No surprise, the growth in new job creation has fallen off in April. It was 160,000.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 29, 2016
So, what should gig economy workers do to both empower us to keep getting assignments and to protect ourselves from getting stiffed. The year 2016 has been called The Time of Don't Know.
Speaker Launcher
JUNE 7, 2016
The post 4 Marketing Essentials to Ensure Your Positioning Isn’t Costing You Gigs appeared first on Jane Atkinson. I have clients who are successful not because of their marketing, but in spite of it. The crazy thing is that even though they are positioning themselves as speakers rather than experts, and they lack a strong promise statement on their website (which is cluttered and unclear) they still get business. Guess what. They are […].
The Eloquent Woman
OCTOBER 9, 2013
But there''s a shared situation here: Whether it''s distance or perceived qualifications, the calendar or child care, the press of other business at home and work, perceived good manners or impostor syndrome , some of us are turning down speaking gigs perhaps too quickly.
The Eloquent Woman
MAY 25, 2017
I had just one hour by phone to coach this speaker, an academic professor, for a five-minute pitch to be delivered in a public competition for extra grant funding. We could have started anywhere: With my notes on her slides, questions about delivery and timing, the actual content.
Great Public Speaking
MAY 13, 2014
Now I only accept the best a speaking gigs. Now the ball is in your court go out and book those gigs! Are you still looking for ways to grow as a professional speaker? I have a tip for you: SELL YOUR KNOWLEDGE! This is my overriding principle that came from years of hard knocks trying to get people to hire me to speak. I get more speaking engagements than I ever had before. I made a change that had a positive effect on my career.
The Eloquent Woman
AUGUST 13, 2014
To make the most of each speaking gig and get better invitations to speak in the future, here are the steps you should take after your speech or presentation is over: Look at and share the video: You don''t have to like it. You killed that keynote, iced the Ignite!
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