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The Future of Work’ as a concept has become somewhat of a cliché, it is thrown around as a kind of buzzword, usually to make the writer sound intelligent and to add complexity where it is not needed. The purpose of this post is to un-muddy the waters and help us to understand the concept of future working practices as it relates to the self-employed, freelancers and Solopreneurs.

Profound changes to work habits is nothing new for humans. As a species, we have previously gone through huge changes to our living and working conditions that dwarf anything we will discuss below. From the agricultural revolution, that saw our hunter gatherer forebears completely revolutionize their culture and habits, to the industrial revolution which brought in the modern age of factories, mass production and industrial production.

There’s no doubt that the future of work is going to be decentralized. With the rise of the gig economy and the popularity of freelancing and starting a business, more and more people are choosing to work independently whenever possible. Additionally there is a growing myriad of online tools and resources, such as EZwhale, that enables Solopreneurs to get started with very little to no upfront investment.

There are a number of reasons why this shift is taking place. For one, it’s simply more convenient to be able to work from anywhere. If you have a laptop and an internet connection, you can pretty much work from anywhere in the world. More and more people are realizing that they don’t need to be tied to a traditional 9–5 job in order to be successful, they’re choosing to work in a way that fits their lifestyle and where they are in control of their work life balance. Secondly, Solopreneurs and freelancers are realizing that they can be just as productive working from home or from a coffee shop. The traditional office setting is no longer necessary for many people. Lastly, it’s becoming easier to find work that you’re passionate about. With the rise of online marketplaces like EZwhale, Upwork and Fiverr, it’s easier than ever to find work that you enjoy and that also pays well. As more people discover the benefits of becoming a Solopreneur or a freelancer, they’re likely to continue doing it until it is their main source of income.

There are also a number of advantages for businesses when it comes to working with Solopreneurs and freelancers. It’s often more cost-effective to hire someone on a project basis than it is to hire a full-time employee. This is because there’s no need to provide benefits or office space so businesses can save even more money. Additionally, businesses can tap into a global pool of talent when they hire freelancers, which gives them access to a much wider range of skills and experience. Lastly, due to the rise of automation, many jobs that used to require human labor are now being done by machines. This is freeing up people to pursue other interests, and discover new avenues of earning an income including starting a business.

So what does the future hold for Solopreneurs? In our opinion, it is very bright. There is a growing demand for flexible, independent and trustworthy Solopreneurs offering their skills, knowledge and experience to both individuals and companies. Those who establish a reputation for themselves are perfectly positioned to capitalize on the growing trends on decentralized working practices and having a balanced work life schedule. If you are thinking about starting your own business, now is the time to do it. The future of work is Solopreneurial, and there is no better time to get started than now.