New enterprises and programs for helping "crowdsourcing" entrepreneurs improve their skills and income are growing popular.
Crowdsourcing is a way to obtain and provide services from masses of people who are working jointly and usually online. It is an attractive option for people who want to work at home or when it suits them, such as housewives with children.
While companies often turn to crowdsourcing for writers or designers, the remuneration is often poor and the work precarious.