Running a small business often means wishing for more hours in the day. Nearly half of small business owners (46.5%) say extra time is the single biggest improvement they need, according to data from Small Business Expo. To get that time back, many are turning to freelance talent.
Freelance Hiring Surges 260%
Fiverr’s 2025 Economic Impact Report shows that business hiring of freelancers has jumped 260% in recent years. The report also found that freelancing contributes $319 billion to the U.S. economy, equal to 1.1% of GDP, while the average freelancer earns $52,000 a year across top markets. The shift is helping companies save time and focus on growth while giving independent workers a steady stream of clients.
The trend works in both directions, since many freelancers use the platform to supplement their income. Actor Victoria Carroll told Entrepreneur she joined Fiverr in 2018 to pursue voice-over work. After building a profile, she averaged $1,000 to $2,000 a month within her first year. In her second full year on the platform, she earned $70,000, more than she had ever made before.
The 10 Most Outsourced Jobs
According to Fiverr data, the ten common jobs small business owners are handing off include:
- Voice over
- Website development
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- Video editing
- Social media marketing
- UGC videos
- Logo design
- Image editing
- Book design
- Translation
The list highlights how entrepreneurs are delegating both creative and technical tasks, from brand visuals to search visibility. By outsourcing specialized work, owners can concentrate on strategy and customers while experts handl