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In the past, the freelance industry was considered a last resort. It was often a means to make ends meet for college graduates as they waited for career opportunities. It was a reactive path chosen when nothing else seemed forthcoming. But attitudes have changed; we are in the midst of the growing gig economy, and it shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, Intuit CEO Brad Smith estimated that about 34 percent of the U.S. workforce is now freelance based, and that number is expected to grow to 43 percent by 2020. The move toward the gig economy  results…

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