Trends in the Startup World - TechDay 2017

Startups are contributing creative ideas, products and services to the world at rates faster than ever before. Not only are their ideas improving our lives, but they’re also providing inspiration for people to follow their passions and start their own businesses. At TechDay 2017, we had the opportunity to learn about some of the up-and-coming startups who are at the forefront of new and exciting trends in both the gig economy and the tech space

May 17, 2017

New Act Protects NYC Freelancer Rights

Important news for all freelancers living in NYC: a new law has just passed that builds your rights as a freelancer! The “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” went into effect on May 15 and gives freelance workers in NYC legal rights and a dedicated City resource for workplace questions and complaints. Here’s what you need to know: Who is a freelancer? The Act defines a freelance worker as “any individual hired or retained as an independent contractor by a hiring party to provide services for compensations.

May 16, 2017

Your Checklist for Finding the Help You Need

As a client on Humans.net, you have direct access to thousands of skilled service providers from across the country—each with their own unique skill set and work experiences. With such a large and diverse Humans Network, you’ll have no problem finding help with any and every task. Follow this checklist to find the perfect provider for your task or project: Highlight your need ❐ Create a work request that outlines the specific services you’re looking for.

May 10, 2017

5 Ways To Say Thank You To Mom!

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all the amazing moms out there—you are the heart of every family! If you’re still looking for the perfect way to show your mom you care, our Humans Network of skilled service providers has you covered!

May 10, 2017

This Month in the Gig Economy: 5 Simple Steps for Growing your Biz

Starting your own business can seem like a daunting or even impossible task. Many people lack experience in launching their own venture and struggle to figure out the first step. No matter the type of business you’re looking to start, there are a few key decisions you’ll have to make. At Humans.net, we’re here to help. Check out these five simple steps for kickstarting and growing your business. Step 1: Define who you are

May 4, 2017

Humans in the Press

More good news, hot off the press! Humans was featured in the Tech Day 2017 recap by Smart Vision Labs via Medium. We were recognized as an impressive addition to the “on-demand economy” and our goodies—custom caricature t-shirts made by our talented artist Philip—were ranked among the best at the event! Smart Vision Diaries: TechDay New York Stay tuned as more and more people begin discovering Humans.net. As always, make sure to check back on our blog for exciting news and updates.

May 2, 2017

Member Spotlight: Nicole Hoffman

At Humans.net, we value our community of skilled members! For our next Member Spotlight, we sat down with Nicole Hoffman, a talented web designer, e-commerce specialist, copy writer and vegan-expert. Learn about her skills, background and how she combined all her passions into the perfect job! HUMANS: To start, tell us a little about your talent or skill? NICOLE: The few things that I’m an expert at are: Squarespace web design E-commerce consulting—I advise people on how to set up their online stores.

May 1, 2017

Humans in the Press

Great news, Humans Network! Our open platform is getting more attention! We want the world to learn more about Humans.net so people can start turning their talents into cash, finding help with every task imaginable and reaching their full potential. Take a look at two recent articles profiling Humans.net: Our founder Vlad was able to sit down with AlleyWatch for an in-depth Q&A about our site. They chatted about everything from what makes us unique, to our long-term goals, to our favorite restaurant in New York City This NYC Startup is Connecting the World Through Jobs Humans.

May 1, 2017

Philip Herman at TechDay

The Humans Booth at #TechDay was a big success thanks to our talented artist Philip Herman. While there, he drew custom caricature t-shirt illustrations of people doing the things they love. Check them out in our video from #TechDay. You can also find Philip on Humans.net by using his Humans ID: 19403. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwJVIr8al-0&feature=youtu.be

April 28, 2017

Humans Tip: How to Effectively Publish Work Offers

As a skilled service provider looking to connect with clients and secure job opportunities, we want you to succeed on Humans.net. We’ve worked hard to ensure that our open platform has the tools you need to reach your full potential. In addition to being able to search through profiles and client job requests, you can also publish work offers—which allow you to outline the specific services you can provide and tasks you can help with.