our why
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Exponential Growth
In line with exponential growth in technology and the abundance of opportunities, successful SMEs are exponential organisations with scalable systems, processes, structures, people, culture, KPIs. Exponential Organisations scale at a minimum, 10x better than their peers in the same space.
- Exponential Organisations: Why New Organizations Are Ten Times Better, Faster, Cheaper Than Yours (and What to Do About It) - Salim Ismail
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Freelancers
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55% of freelancers have taken on more work in response to the rising costs of living, 41% have raised their rates, and 32% have expanded their client base to new countries. This creates opportunities for businesses to hire the skills they need remotely.
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2023 Freelancer Insights Report
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Market
1.6 million MSMEs in South Africa are currently operating informally and the high levels of informality are closely tied to skills shortages. Collaboration with the private sector will help in fostering MSME growth
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FinScope MSME South Africa 2024
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Business Mindset
Staff on demand (freelancers) allows for speed, functionality and flexibility to respond to the fast rate of change. It shifts business from a scarcity mindset to an abundance reality.
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The Ecosystem
Freelancers today get most of their business online. While 70% of the respondents find most of their work through online marketplaces, only 11% rely on more traditional sources such as word of mouth and referrals.
2023 Freelancer Insights Report​
Statistics
The majority of freelancers are found in the following regions
35.5% – Europe 29.2% – Latin America
28.0% – Asia 10.1% – Africa
4.1% – North America
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