Call them creatives, independents, freelancers, work nomads or digital entrepreneurs — the project based economy has taken root in south east Asia and it is here to stay. In 2020 alone, 31% of global workforces have taken to freelancing platforms…
Freelancers and creators are frustrated with being turned away from credit cards and personal loans. With disparate incomes from multiple sources no one current account or asset based analysis from banks has a good understanding of project based income. This…
One of the greatest challenges that freelancers face while doing business is feeling a sense of belonging to a community and getting a constant supply of fulfilling work. The uncertainty of working on a project basis can be stressful as…
Covid-19 has destabilised the best of economies and industries. It has reshaped the livelihoods of millions globally and altered the manner in which human capital will be structured for years. The obvious winners of Covid-19 are e-commerce/online retail, food delivery,…
For many people, running their own business is a dream come true. Not being answerable to anyone and making decisive but impactful decisions all by yourself is something everyone mulls over at some point in their life. Due to this,…
Being a part of the Y Combinator W21 batch was one of the most exciting and exhilarating parts of our journey at Friz. Switching between working with our team in Singapore during day time and learning from the best of…
Just a few years ago, freelancing wasn’t considered by many to be a serious career option. A lot of misconceptions surrounded the freelancing industry. Some believed that freelancers did not earn enough money to sustain themselves. Others believed that freelancing…
29% of invoices to freelancers are paid late (1). Imagine taking up several high intensity projects, working on them 24*7, dedicating every resource you have to them but not receiving your payment on time. This has been an eternal struggle…
I am convinced that freelance and gig work are the most misunderstood terms in Asia. Through my time interviewing many different freelancers and hearing their stories as well pitching to banks and investors — the great divide has become very…