Powering the Sharing Economy -- A Quick Survey from Freelancers Union

1. Are you familiar with the term "sharing economy"?

• Yes
• No

2. Do you ever share goods or services with people in your community to make or save money?

• Yes
• No

3. Have you ever used a "sharing economy" platform like AirBnB, Uber, bike sharing, or a food coop?

• Yes
• No

4. If yes, which ones? (click all the ones you've used)

• Co-working
• Etsy
• AirBnB
• KickStarter
• Food co-op
• Bike sharing
• CouchSurfing
• Ride-sharing (Uber, Lyft, RelayRides, etc.)
• Financial services (Credit unions, Lending Club, etc.)
• Education (SkillShare, General Assembly, etc.)
• Other Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

5. Why did you use these sharing economy platforms? (check all that apply)

• Save money
• Belief in the sharing economy
• Necessary supplement to my income
• Earn extra spending money
• Convenience
• I haven't used any of these platforms

6. Are you more likely to use a "sharing economy" platform than a traditional corporation offering a similar service?

• Yes, I'm more likely
• No, it doesn't matter

9. Why do you freelance? (check all that apply)

• It's standard in my industry
• Freedom from office politics
• Laid off from traditional job
• More creative control
• Make more money
• Spend more time with my family
• More time for other interests
• More diversity of projects
• Couldn't find traditional employment
• More flexible schedule
• Other Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

10. Do you view freelancers as a group with common goals?

• Yes
• No

11. Gender

• Male
• Female
• Write-in here Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

16. In the past year, where have you worked from? (check all that apply)

• Home
• Co-working space
• Cafe or coffee shop
• Friend's house
• Client office
• Other Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

17. Are you a member of Freelancers Union?

• Yes
• No