Technology always influences the economy, but it’s done so in a particularly dramatic way over the past few years. In particular, the rising availability and popularity of GPS-enabled smartphones, laptop computers, online freelancer platforms, and time tracking apps allow people to easily find clients themselves and work from home rather than seek employment in a traditional office setting. Here are 10 jobs you can start today. At one time we only thought of musicians as searching for the next “gig.” Now, many people are choosing to freelance and join the “Gig Economy” as opposed to the traditional work environment.