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      <title>87% of Freelancers Say Finding Clients is the Hardest Part: We Listened</title>
      <dc:creator>AssuredGig</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 09:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/pennedassured/87-of-freelancers-say-finding-clients-is-the-hardest-part-we-listened-eok</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Surveys show that freelancers' biggest challenge isn't the work—&lt;em&gt;it's finding it&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Cold emails, seemingly endless job boards, hit-or-miss responses—it's tiresome. What if there were a better way, though?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's where &lt;strong&gt;AssuredGig&lt;/strong&gt; comes in. &lt;strong&gt;Clients post their requirements&lt;/strong&gt;, and freelancers like you easily showcase your portfolio, highlighting your work and experience. No cold pitches. No gatekeeping.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It's freelancing—&lt;em&gt;smarter&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;smoother&lt;/em&gt;, and more human.&lt;br&gt;
Let your talent &lt;strong&gt;shine&lt;/strong&gt; where it's seen.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>The Journey of Building a Next-Gen Freelancing Hub</title>
      <dc:creator>AssuredGig</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/pennedassured/the-journey-of-building-a-next-gen-freelancing-hub-3o5e</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;It began when a &lt;em&gt;young freelancer&lt;/em&gt; lost both his &lt;em&gt;money&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;faith in freelancing&lt;/em&gt; after being scammed during his initial internship. However, this encounter did not defeat him. Instead, it &lt;strong&gt;evoked a vision&lt;/strong&gt;: to create a &lt;em&gt;safer&lt;/em&gt;, more &lt;em&gt;dependable workspace&lt;/em&gt; where freelancers can flourish without any concern over mistreatment. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Who was the man who had that vision? &lt;strong&gt;Tejmul Movin, AssuredGig CEO&lt;/strong&gt;. Tejmul was &lt;em&gt;determined&lt;/em&gt; to prevent others from going through the same ordeal, so he set out to create a system that would &lt;strong&gt;safeguard independent contractors&lt;/strong&gt; and enable them to operate with &lt;strong&gt;assurance&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;security&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What began as a &lt;em&gt;personal setback&lt;/em&gt; evolved into a &lt;strong&gt;mission&lt;/strong&gt; that ultimately drives AssuredGig's creation today. We believe that &lt;strong&gt;no one should have to face the same uncertainty&lt;/strong&gt; Tejmul did.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Check out more of what we’re building &lt;a href="https://dev.tourl"&gt;assuredgig.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>Freelancing: A World of Opportunity and Risk – Can You Trust It?</title>
      <dc:creator>AssuredGig</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:24:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/pennedassured/freelancing-a-world-of-opportunity-and-risk-can-you-trust-it-ne0</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Freelancing&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has become a dream job for many, giving people the freedom to work from anywhere and set their hours. I’ll never forget the &lt;strong&gt;excitement&lt;/strong&gt; I felt when I first started. It felt like I finally had control over my career. But that joy quickly faded when a client, who I thought would pay me for my hard work, &lt;strong&gt;disappeared without a word&lt;/strong&gt;. I felt lost and frustrated, just waiting for money that never came.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Many freelancers go through this struggle, working hard only to chase after payments. It got me thinking: there has to be a better way. That thought led to the creation of &lt;strong&gt;AssuredGig&lt;/strong&gt;. We wanted a platform where trust is part of the deal, allowing freelancers to focus on their creativity without worrying about getting paid. Clients can hire with confidence, knowing they are working with dedicated people.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At AssuredGig, we craft a safe space where both sides can thrive. We built &lt;strong&gt;protections for payments&lt;/strong&gt;, allowing freelancers and clients to work together without fear. Now, freelancers can feel &lt;strong&gt;appreciated for their efforts&lt;/strong&gt;, and clients can trust the talent they hire.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Freelancing will always have its risks, but with support like &lt;strong&gt;AssuredGig&lt;/strong&gt;, it can also be a chance for great possibilities. We are here to help make that vision a reality, turning dreams into success for everyone involved.&lt;/p&gt;

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