09
Jun
2020
By Chuck Lee, Co-founder of GigX
Are you fishing or catching?
Ask any number of fishermen what the secret is to catching fish, and you will receive a diverse range of answers. They probably start with, “Well, it depends…”
That’s because being successful in bringing in fish requires having a constant eye out for change. A return trip out to a favorite spot that once produced a record… Read
28
May
2020
By Chuck Lee, Co-founder of GigX
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening my axe.”
-Abraham Lincoln
Getting your axe ready
In most circumstances, preparation is a key component to success. Examples abound in sports, business, and life. Abraham Lincoln’s quote is making a simple point. If you are not spending sufficient time preparing (be… Read
20
May
2020
Dear GigX Members and Friends,
During these difficult times, the GigX team has been working to adapt the GigX membership model to be accessible to a greater number of people. Our hope is that new and existing members will find a membership level that suits each person’s needs and helps position them for success, both now and long into the future.
In pursuit of this goal, we are… Read
05
May
2020
By Chuck Lee, Co-founder of GigX
All of us share this fundamental truth: COVID-19 has disrupted life as we know it.
These are uncertain, uncharted, unprecedented times. Just as the horrific events of 9/11 disrupted so many facets of everyday life, so too will life be altered in the aftermath of this pandemic.
Everyday interactions we took for granted before COVID-19, like shaking… Read
05
Apr
2020
Dear GigX Community,
We are saddened by what is happening locally, regionally, nationally and globally and recognize there are not adequate words to do justice to each person’s experiences and pain.
Yet, we are also heartened by the heroism, determination, support and love that is coming through as we fight together for our common good.
We see blue skies ahead.
Business Support
As… Read
30
Mar
2020
By David Urman, Fractional Chief Revenue Officer & Fractional Chief Legal Officer
These are serious times, and many of you have been suddenly thrust into the world of remote work. I do not hold myself out as an expert in this matter, but I have pretty much worked from home for 25 years. When I first started, remote working was called unemployment. Today, it is a credible, but still… Read
10
Mar
2020
GigX Charter Member Angelo Ponzi interviews our very own Matt Spooner, GigX’s Fractional Chief Business Development Officer, about what it is to be a fractional executive, his role on the GigX team, and how GigX is revolutionizing the fractional workforce and gig economy.
Angelo: Now, before we start, I want to read this from your LinkedIn page. I think it puts things in perspective. "… Read
11
Feb
2020
By Kevin Krusiewicz, Founder & Virtual Chief Marketing Officer of Marketing Trail Guide
When it comes to growing a small-to-medium-size business, most everyone agrees that marketing is crucial. Yet with all the options, it can be difficult for business owners to put together the right marketing mix to get the best results. Many wonder, “Should I hire fractional or full-time workers… Read
14
Jan
2020
By Rich Cocuzzo, Fractional Chief Sales Officer
There are several different fee models that you can employ as a fractional executive. The two most common are:
An hourly rate
A flat fee tied to a minimum number of hours per week or month dedicated to the client
Both of the aforementioned models are viable. What’s most important is that you and your client are in alignment on… Read
10
Dec
2019
By Robert Curtis and Matt Spooner
What is AB 5?
California Assembly Bill 5, or AB 5, is a new law taking effect on January 1, 2020, that amends certain provisions of the California Labor Code. AB 5 creates a stricter standard for determining when workers are considered independent contractors rather than employees.
This law requires a three-part test, commonly known as the “ABC test… Read
