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Entrepreneurs are tapping freelancers amid the labor shortage. Here are 7 of the top trending searches on Fiverr where freelancers make between $25 and $10,000 per project.

  • Entrepreneurs and major companies are tapping freelancers for help amid a labor shortage.
  • Meanwhile, business owners can earn substantial revenues by advertising their offerings.

Both small-business owners and major companies are tapping freelancers for help amid a labor shortage that's enduring even as some companies trim workers.

The trend has some local governments considering further protections for freelancers. City Council member Keith Powers introduced legislation in November that would safeguard contract workers in New York City, where one third of the workforce was freelancing in 2019, the last year data was reported. That number has likely increased over the last year as more people have left traditional jobs to become solopreneurs, Powers told AMNY.

Freelance platforms like Fiverr and Upwork showcase a wide array of specialists who operate as contractors, freelancers, or gig workers, making it easy for employers who are looking for skilled talent. Meanwhile, business owners can earn substantial revenue by advertising their offerings.

Jennifer Shealey, a digital-marketing entrepreneur who promotes her services on Fiverr, has taken advantage of this trend and specifically targets founders who need help, she said. She's found success on the platform, tapping the more than 4.2 million active buyers as of June for her digital-marketing services.

Her customers are, "either a solopreneur or starting a company and have to play a lot of roles," Shealey said. "They just don't have the time and they need someone to fulfill those roles."

For entrepreneurs who are curious about which freelance services are gaining popularity, here are seven of the top trending searches globally across Fiverr between October 2021 and March 2022. What's more, Insider included advice for starting a freelance business in these categories.

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