Have you heard of the “gig economy”? Well, you’re living in it. Because the term is somewhat new, there’s still disagreement about what it means, but the consensus seems to be that it’s a description of our current marketplace, in which companies use freelancers and independent contractors more often than full-time employees. Many people speculate that the gig economy has proliferated as a result of digitalization. With the internet, people’s skill-sets have become specialized, allowing them to bid for work that companies post online. By some estimates, 53 million people currently work freelance in the United States. So, if you’re interested in starting your own gig-based business, you may be one of many – and that’s a good thing. Here are some tips and advice to start out and to generate sales to get your business up and running.