This article was not written to criticise any of the freelancers whose hard work have made at CreativesAtWork possible. As project managers, it is our duty to bridge the gap between clients and freelancers and provide all of our partners with the best working experience possible.

Paying freelancers is a common point of confusion for business owners. Unlike salaried employees, freelancers often represent a variable cost - especially if they’re on a per-hour basis.

As the gig economy continues to grow and change the way businesses operate, we are finding both SMEs and larger corporations turning to freelancers to help them manage their complex project needs.

Singapore is a diverse little Red Dot, with cultures from all over not only SE Asia, but indeed the whole world coming here to live, play and work. Furthermore, given our size limitations, Singaporean business must be comfortable working outside our little borders, with neighbours in the region and beyond.

In a fast-paced bootstrap economy, companies have to be creative problem-solvers. When projects demand particular skills sets that your team doesn’t have, what can you do?