Freelancers Boost Companies' Bottom Line

Freelancers have been saying for a long time that they offer companies flexibility and savings, and it seems that the recession and a prolonged "jobless recovery" have shown this to be true. The following article refers to data for the UK, but it could be just as applicable to the US. Mid-size and large companies, it seems, are finally changing their perceptions of freelancers and independent contractors and recognizing the value we bring:
http://www.freelancingmatters.com/freelancers-changed-the-way-businesses-work/