Funding Daily: Happy US anniversary, Alaska!

October 19, 2012 1:13 am

On this day in history, the US took possession of Alaska from Russia. This far-flung state does not get a… Continue reading ⟩

Contractor-hiring service oDesk raises $15M

March 22, 2012 11:30 am

Outsourcing service oDesk, which brokers jobs between freelance workers and businesses looking to outsource, announced today it has raised $15… Continue reading ⟩

How infographics jumped the shark

December 1, 2011 6:08 pm

We’ve tumbled headlong into the era of infographics. Visual presentations of data are everywhere, popping up on every type of… Continue reading ⟩

Outsourcing platform oDesk brings contractors $179M so far in 2011, talks IPO

November 9, 2011 8:59 pm

oDesk, an outsourcing platform that brokers long-term and short-term contract jobs worldwide is on track to claim 50 percent of… Continue reading ⟩

New site links contractors, employers in Europe

December 18, 2007 11:44 pm

People per Hour is a London-based site that helps connect freelancers in various sectors with job opportunities. It’s much like… Continue reading ⟩