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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

how do to do freelancer make living

When you think of freelancing, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
You probably think of a writer, novelist or journalist right off hand.
That is primarily because for centuries, the only real job you could have as a
freelancer had to do with your mastery of the written word.
But we are not still stuck back in the early nineteen hundreds – no we are in the
twenty first century, a time that appreciates freelancers in hundreds of different
jobs.
Sure, you have probably heard of freelance photographers too, you may have
even met one or two in your life, but what about freelance software designers,
freelance medical billing specialists, or even freelance scientific researchers?
There are all jobs that have recently begun to see massive growth in their
respective fields because more and more people are realizing that they can
make far more money working for themselves as freelancers than they ever
could solely from working under the wing of their previous employer.
So it sounds pretty good doesn’t it? You work in some field for quite a few years,
get a lot of practical experience in your chosen area of employment and then
gradually make the switch from working the nine to five to becoming your own
boss as a freelancer.
But is it really as easy as it sounds to become a freelancer and actually make a
living doing work on a freelance basis

We have to keep in mind that there are quite a few freelancers out there who are
only doing work part time.
Not because they make a ton of money and only have to work a couple of days
per week but because they actually have had some trouble finding work in the
past and need a much more solid career option in order to make sure that they
do not find themselves facing bankruptcy.
However, such a scenario does not have to happen to you if you are willing to do
whatever it takes to become a freelancer. Your career switch may not happen
overnight – but eventually you will become highly successful at what you do.
It’s a guarantee.
The first step in making that jump from office work to freelance is to decide
whether or not you have what it takes to become a freelancer.
We all want to be our own boss, but do we all have the drive and dedication that
it takes to be successful without the watchful eye of our supervisors?
Sadly, we don’t.
Therefore, you have to really sit down and think about what makes you so
special in the world of freelancers.
Do you have a large enough skill set to make you stand out amongst the hoards
of different people all seeking the same work as you?
Do you have the time management skills necessary to run your own freelancing
operation and meet all of the deadlines set upon you by your clients?
If you have even the slightest doubt in your mind about freelancing, then maybe
there are other career paths that are better for you in the long run.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Helping Freelance Writers Find Jobs, Even in the Midst of an Economic Downturn

Mason, Michigan, August 20, 2008 - Daily Writing Jobs, operating from www.dailywritingjobs.com has officially opened up its services to freelance writers around the world. Largely focusing on new and inexperienced writers, the Daily Writing Jobs report reaches beyond the readily available reference guides available today by showing writers how to find writing jobs online instead of merely showing them where to look. Unlike many of the similar guides available, the Daily Writing Jobs report shows writers of any country or gender who are at least eighteen years of age how to find writing jobs using the internet.

"Times are tough, and what a lot of everyday people fail to recognize is that they can make money from home, without a lot of experience, albeit with a helping hand" states Rob Ferrall, the manager of the Daily Writing Jobs website. "The Daily Writing Jobs report really opens up opportunities for individuals who are new to the writing field, showing them not only what they need in order to get started as a freelance writer, but how to find the writing jobs that fit their talents, schedules and writing abilities. In addition to that, any writer or would-be writer who so chooses has the option to receive personal support from a writer who has been in their shoes"

Amongst the resources and personal insight shared in the Daily Writing Jobs report, new writers have access to a quick-start guide that if followed, is purported to enable them to start earning money in the freelance writing field within two weeks.

"Truthfully, writing for the web isn’t for everybody, but the demand for freelance writing services are at an all-time high. If somebody wants to make money while working from home, whether it’s part time or full-time, becoming a freelance writer is certainly a viable option"

About the Daily Writing Jobs report:

The Daily Writing Jobs report is a resource guide for individuals who want to enter the online writing field and those who need help finding writing jobs. The report is currently available at www.dailywritingjobs.com for $34.97.

source : webwire

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Not so complete list of freelance site offered in the internet

1) RentACoder
Member: Better Business Bureau and Square Trade
http://www.rentacoder.com/
Number Providers:
- 147,437
Cost (providers):
- commission: 15%
Cost (buyers):
- free
Payment options:
- escrow
- credit card
- PayPal
- postal mail check (provider receives a 2.5%)
- wire transfer (US: $10.00 / non-US: $35.00) (provider receives a 2.5% discount)
- 'Seller Guarantee Deposit' (optional, must be deposited within 3
days of accepting the bid)
- credit card: 5%
- PayPal: 5%
- postal mail check: 2.5%
- wire transfer: 2.5%
Withdrawal options:
- PayPal (no charge)
- postal mail check (US: $5.00 / non-US: $10.00)
- Western Union (US: $5.00 / non-US: $10.00 + Western Union's fee)
- wire transfer ($55.00 in fees)
- timeframe
- Credits are totaled on either the middle and/or end of the month
and paid out on or before the following 7th day.

2) Guru
http://www.guru.com/
Number Providers:
- over 577,000
Cost (providers):
Basic
-Commission: 10%
Guru
-Membership: $29.95 to $99.95 per quarter.
-Commission: 5%
Vendor
-Membership: $38.94 to $129.94
-Commission: 5%
Cost (buyers):
- free
Payment options:
- escrow: (2% fee to provider)
- SafePay Invoicing (2% fee to provider)
- credit card
- PayPal
- postal mail check (earns 2% in Loyalty Dollars)
- e-check (earns 2% in Loyalty Dollars)
- wire transfer (earns 2% in Loyalty Dollars)
- Loyalty Dollars
Withdrawal options:
- PayPal (International pros only, no fees but $1.00 soon)
- postal mail check ($3.00 fee)
- wire transfer (International pros only, $15.00 fee)
- direct deposit (U.S. pros only, no fee)
- Remit2India (Pros from India only, 13 rupees and $3 or $5, but $3.00 soon)

3) GetAFreelancer
http://www.getafreelancer.com/
Number of verified users:
- 159,686
Cost (providers):
- Commission: 10% ($5.00 minimum)
- Gold Members: $10 per month (no commission)
Cost (buyers):
- commission: 3% (minimum $3.00) per winning bid
- Gold Members: $10 per month (no commission)
Payment options:
- escrow
- PayPal
- postal mail check
- wire transfer
- Moneybookers
- E-Gold
Withdrawal options:
- PayPal (when over $30.00)
- postal mail check (when over $30.00)
- wire transfer
- Western Union
- Moneybookers
- E-Gold

4) Scriptlance

https://www.scriptlance.com/
Number Providers:
- 2000
Cost (providers):
- commission: 5% (minimum $5.00)
Cost (buyers):
- $5.00 per winning bid
Payment options:
- escrow
- credit card
- PayPal
- postal mail check
- wire transfer
- E-gold
- cash
Withdrawal options:
- PayPal (minimum $30.00)
- processed within 3 business days
- postal mail check (minimum $30.00)
- processed at the beginning and end of the week
- wire transfer (minimum $30.00)
- processed at the beginning and end of the week
- E-Gold
- processed within 3 business days

5) GetACoder
http://www.getacoder.com/
Number Providers:
- 122389
Cost (providers):
- commission: 10% + $5.00
- Premium member: 10% only
Cost (buyers):
- $5.00 per winning bid
- Premium membership: $7.95/mo (no fee per bid)
Payment options:
- escrow
- credit card
- PayPal
- E-Gold.
Withdrawal options:
- PayPal (minimum $100)
- E-Gold (minimum $100)

6) Programming Bids
http://www.programmingbids.com/
Number Providers: 2,000+
Cost (providers):
- $49.00 per year
- commission: 7% (minimum $10.00)
Cost (buyers):
- commission: 3% (minimum $5) per closed bid
- Guaranteed Delivery
- commission: 15% (minimum $20.00)
Payment options:
- escrow
- credit card
- PayPal (if less than $200)
- certified or cashier's check
- money order
- wire transfer
Withdrawal options:
- PayPal (minimum $15.00)
- timeframe
- Biweekly (the middle and/or end of the month for confirmed transactions)

>>> Small but they offer escrow services

7) Freelance Auction
http://www.freelanceauction.com/
Number Providers: n/a
Open Projects: 25
Cost (providers):
- commission: 10% (minimum $10) + $5.95 flat fee
Cost (buyers):
- $5.00 per winning bid
Payment options:
- escrow
- PayPal
- postal mail check
- money order
Withdrawal options:
- PayPal (minimum $25.00)
- timeframe
- payment made as requested if minimum is in account

8) CodeLance
http://www.codelance.com/

Number Providers: n/a
Open Projects: 18
Cost (providers):
- Primary projects: free
- Secondary projects: 7%
Cost (buyers):
- Primary projects: $20
- Secondary project: free
Payment options:
- escrow
- credit card
- PayPal
- postal mail check
Withdrawal options:
- PayPal (minimum $30.00)
- postal mail check (in UK Pounds Sterling) (minimum $30.00)

Thursday, August 7, 2008

no love stop

just a graphic i created.
hope you like it