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How Upwork Talent Helped an Investment Company Launch Two AI Businesses
How Upwork Talent Helped an Investment Company Launch Two AI Businesses
Results
8+ years
engaging independent talent through Upwork
3-4x faster
average hiring time compared to traditional hiring processes
How Upwork Helped a SaaS Company With Rapid Growth
How Upwork Helped a SaaS Company With Rapid Growth
Results
Six weeks
from time of hire to completion of an essential project
24-hour workflows
thanks to globally distributed talent
How Upwork Talent Helps an Events Company Thrive in Virtual Spaces
How Upwork Talent Helps an Events Company Thrive in Virtual Spaces
Results
3x
increase in website visitors
2.5x
more keywords in top three SERP spots
How Microsoft Scaled Video Production While Driving Cost Savings
How Microsoft Scaled Video Production While Driving Cost Savings
Results
9 videos
produced within 10 days
Trusted talent bench
built through Enterprise Suite
How Shutterstock Expanded Content Operations by Partnering With Upwork
How Shutterstock Expanded Content Operations by Partnering With Upwork
Results
5+ years
onboarding and paying talent through Upwork
~40
articles published each month
How a 115-Year-Old Company Continues to Innovate with Independent Talent
How a 115-Year-Old Company Continues to Innovate with Independent Talent
Results
115 years
in business
12+
independent professionals on tap
How Flexible Talent Helps a D.C. Firm Save Its Clients Millions
How Flexible Talent Helps a D.C. Firm Save Its Clients Millions
Results
100%
agency growth in 2022
30%
proposal win rate

Business Stories

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How Freelancers Turned a Catalog Business into a Fast-Growing E-Commerce Success
How Freelancers Turned a Catalog Business into a Fast-Growing E-Commerce Success
Results
85% savings
compared to agencies
Hundreds
of videos created within months
How Upwork Talent Helped an Investment Company Launch Two AI Businesses
Business
How Upwork Talent Helped an Investment Company Launch Two AI Businesses
How Microsoft Scaled Video Production While Driving Cost Savings
Business
How Microsoft Scaled Video Production While Driving Cost Savings
How the BISSELL Pet Foundation Saved 33,000 Animals
Business
How the BISSELL Pet Foundation Saved 33,000 Animals

Talent Stories

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Why Curiosity Drives Stan's Success as a Creative Professional
Why Curiosity Drives Stan's Success as a Creative Professional
Results
How a Fighting Spirit Helped Anderson Amaral Find Independent Success
Talent
How a Fighting Spirit Helped Anderson Amaral Find Independent Success
Self-Taught Illustrator Shares Her Secrets to Freelancing Success
Talent
Self-Taught Illustrator Shares Her Secrets to Freelancing Success
How Freelancing Gave Suzanne an Alternative to the Traditional Job Market
Talent
How Freelancing Gave Suzanne an Alternative to the Traditional Job Market

Upwork x Upwork Stories

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How AI and Engineering Talent Are Shaping the Future of Upwork
How AI and Engineering Talent Are Shaping the Future of Upwork
Results
11%
increase YoY in Q3 total revenue
210+
new Enterprise accounts added in two years through Q3 2023
How Independent Talent Helps Power Upwork’s Global, 24/7 Enterprise Support Team
Upwork x Upwork
How Independent Talent Helps Power Upwork’s Global, 24/7 Enterprise Support Team
How Independent Pros Are Key to Upwork's Best Creative Work
Upwork x Upwork
How Independent Pros Are Key to Upwork's Best Creative Work
The Award-Winning Content Team Fueled by Independent Talent
Upwork x Upwork
The Award-Winning Content Team Fueled by Independent Talent

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Why Curiosity Drives Stan's Success as a Creative Professional
Success Stories
Why Curiosity Drives Stan's Success as a Creative Professional
How Freelancers Turned a Catalog Business into a Fast-Growing E-Commerce Success
Success Stories
How Freelancers Turned a Catalog Business into a Fast-Growing E-Commerce Success
How a Fighting Spirit Helped Anderson Amaral Find Independent Success
Success Stories
How a Fighting Spirit Helped Anderson Amaral Find Independent Success
Why 4 Freelancers Use Ads To Fuel Business Growth
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Why 4 Freelancers Use Ads To Fuel Business Growth
How Terrashroom Rewrote Its Path to Success With Upwork
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How Terrashroom Rewrote Its Path to Success With Upwork
How a Marketing Automation Expert Uses AI To Maximize Productivity and Earnings
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How a Marketing Automation Expert Uses AI To Maximize Productivity and Earnings
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