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Are you looking for a translator or graphic designer? Or how about a computer technician? Well, starting at only $5 you can receive a wide variety of professional services and more at Fiverr- a global marketplace of talented individuals. A departure from the traditional work place where folks hold down steady 9 to 5 jobs, Fiverr is at the forefront of the freelancer style of employment known as the gig economy.
Founded in 2010, Fiverr provides a platform for new entrepreneurs to monetize their talents and skills complete with an easy-to-use iPhone app which advertises 3 million different services in over 120 different categories in more than 200 countries. Gigs go for five dollars a pop and can reach up to five hundred dollars, serving as a lucrative way for skilled people to make a living or earn some extra cash on the side. Buyers can scope the sellers’ goods and make informed decisions as each seller’s profile contains reviews and feedback. The ever-expanding Fiverr is representative of a 21st century of doing business which removes the middleman and connects people to amazing opportunities and services via technology.
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