Increasingly, that includes freelancers found on platforms like Upwork—there are now over 12 million freelancers on that one platform. Here are five tips for hiring the best people on the platform.

Four freelancers shared their tips for using Upwork, including how to determine your rates and build client relationships.

Looking ahead, Upwork’s raised full-year guidance rests on continued momentum from its AI strategy, new enterprise-focused acquisitions, and greater monetization of larger clients.