Blog Feed: Successful Elancing

Benefits of Being Your Own Boss

Published on 2010-03-04 22:03:43

If you’ve ever considered doing freelance work, starting a small business, etc, you’ve probably thought about the massive benefits of being your own boss. There are many, and they extend far beyond being able to take a day off when you want. Let

Tips for Choosing an Elance Provider to Help You With Your Project – Outsourcing 101

Published on 2010-03-04 04:39:24

When you’re in need of assistance with a project because you’ve either taken on too much or you simply can’t finish it, you should consider hiring another Elance provider to assist. This way, you’ll save face with the client a

Elance Complaints – Are They Warranted?

Published on 2010-03-02 18:33:33

If you’ve researched Elance at all, you’ve probably found blog posts or comments from individuals complaining about Elance. Some state that they’ve never received their money, etc. Are those complaints warranted, or is something else going on?

What to do When You’ve Taken On Too Much

Published on 2010-03-02 00:36:29

As a freelancer, there are times when the projects may come in too quickly, or you’ve submitted too many proposals but didn’t expect to win so many – and now you’re stuck with a ton of work that you’re not sure you can do. Below you’ll fi

Elance.com or Sologig.com?

Published on 2010-03-01 00:16:36

As a freelancer, you have several options, including using Elance.com for all of your business or applying for short projects on Sologig.com. Which one is better? Are there advantages or disadvantages for either that would help you make your decision

Warning Signs that Project Poster is Bad News

Published on 2010-02-25 23:24:10

As a freelancer, it’s important that you’re able to determine a potentially great client from a potentially bad one.  Using your instinct and common warning signs can help you avoid headaches in the future, as well as being scammed out of your w

Good or Bad Elance Proposals?

Published on 2010-02-25 09:06:52

In order to be successful with proposals on Elance, one needs to know the difference between good and bad proposals.  Utilize the examples below to help you understand good and bad bid proposals. Bad: “Hi there – I’m interested in working on y

Do You Need a Freelance Contract?

Published on 2010-02-24 05:36:22

As a freelancer, you have to be sure that your rights are protected, including your right to get paid what you deserve for work that you do.  Many freelancers utilize contracts to ensure that this happens, but there are times when a contract is real

5 Tips for Finding Great Elance Projects

Published on 2010-02-23 09:05:26

No matter what kind of freelancer you are, Elance is a great source of work, and can really be a steady stream of income if you can get the great projects being offered there.  However, to many, this seems impossible with so many other providers to

Freelance Writers Wanted – Where to Find Legitimate Writing Gigs

Published on 2010-02-19 07:21:29

If you would like to expand your efforts besides online marketplaces, like Elance.com, there are many opportunities for qualified individuals like you. In fact, there are many sites that hire writers to create articles, press releases, sales letters