In many ways, the rise of freelancing as a popular and lucrative method of working is the global economies worst-kept secret. After all, an estimated 53 million U.S residents currently work as freelancers, and this accounts for a staggering 34% of the total workforce. In the UK, 4.6 million workers operate independently or on a contracted basis, up from just 3.9 million back in 2008.
While many may cite the global recession of 2008 as the single biggest contributor to the growth of the freelance marketplace, innovation and the notion of flexible working directives have also empowered individuals to seize control of their professional destiny.
