Designing jewelry just for fun Handmade goods are popular in Japan, with online marketplaces such as Etsy and Creema proving successful. But what if you like the idea of designing, but don't have the time or resources to find materials and actually make something? Monomy by ...
Enterprises marshal forces to give 'crowdsourcing' workers a leg up
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 ...
Crowdsourcing may hold key to unlocking Japan's working potential
As Japan tries to mobilize underemployed workers and revitalize business outside major city centers like Tokyo and Osaka, crowdsourcing — the allocation of tasks to remote workers online — may become a valuable tool. Crowdsourcing has blossomed with the advent of the online economy, and ...
