Working on Elance
18 August 2010
Use these strategies and bidding techniques to land your first job on freelance sites, even without any online experience.
Freelance Writing
31 July 2010
In her e-book, How to Write Great Copy for the Web, author Donna Spencer outlines a practical strategy for establishing a niche as a web content writer.
Work at Home Lifestyle
26 July 2010
Personal crises situations can arise when you least expect them do, and when you’re a solopreneur, your online business’s very survival depends on you being at the helm of affairs.
Build an Online Business
14 July 2010
If you’re just starting out in the quest to make money online, the world of online business can seem vast and confusing at first. To help you out in the key initial stages of this decision, I’ve put together a post with the basic money-making pathways on the internet.
Build an Online Business
23 June 2010
Australians know that respect and courtesy are the basic foundations in getting a great job done and they know that when two creatives are working together, great things can happen.
Working on Elance
21 June 2010
Well, what if I told you there’s a way to significantly reduce your anxiety and ensure that a channel of communication opens up with the buyer? There is. And it’s called “follow-up”.
Uncategorized, Working on Elance
15 June 2010
You’ve determined your price. Now determine if the buyer will pay that price to the best of your ability and resources. If you don’t you’re just wasting time on making bids that won’t be accepted.
Marketing & Promotion
28 May 2010
WordPL – winner of the Best Business Blog in Pakistan’s first ever Blog Awards
Working on Elance
10 May 2010
Your perfect proposal need not be long, wordy, full of your qualifications, or impressive in any way. Just be sure to provide real value and address the buyer’s and the project’s needs. Articulate that in the clearest way possible and you’ve got it made.
Marketing & Promotion, Working on Elance
7 April 2010
Attaching relevant samples is not an option. After writing a winning proposal you must follow up with relevant samples to accompany your bid – no exceptions.
Marketing & Promotion, Working on Elance
21 March 2010
Writing a winning bid or proposal is akin to marketing your services as a business. To survive the cut-throat competition you’ve got to learn how to market yourself effectively and writing a winning proposal is the first step in that direction.
Build an Online Business, Working on Elance
7 February 2010
It’s vital to connect with buyers for freelance projects, both to ensure a good work experience and to avoid getting burned by bad buyers. This is your handy guide to assessing Elance (and freelance) buyers.
Build an Online Business, Working on Elance
28 January 2010
A niche is a specialty area. The logic behind having a niche market is simple: it’s easier to excel in one dedicated area than be average in several different areas. In others words, be a specialist rather than a jack of all trades.
Build an Online Business, Working on Elance
28 January 2010
When you take up freelancing, it isn’t just about the next gig or the next paycheck. No, it’s about building a business.
Writing for the Web
6 January 2010
The case for simple, not simplistic writing – and how not to confuse the two.
Working on Elance
2 January 2010
To get paid with Elance, you don’t need a PayPal account, nor a credit card necessarily. You just need a local bank account! Find out just how simply the system works.
Build an Online Business, Marketing & Promotion
31 December 2009
No matter how good your content, it’s only as valuable as the people it reaches out to.
Work at Home Lifestyle, Working on Elance
30 November 2009
Elance has put it all at our fingertips. Now with a click of a mouse button, I can browse through a seemingly endless list of buyers specifically seeking exactly what I offer and immediately connect with them.
Freelance Writing, Writing for the Web
25 November 2009
Articles written for the web should be SEO-friendly, amalgamate keywords seamlessly, flow smoothly, be easy to scan and should read intuitively. So how do you do all that? Read here.
Build an Online Business, Working on Elance
18 November 2009
When clients on Elance try to low-ball you, the best thing you can do is respect yourself and your abilities. More often than not, you’ll find that respect begets respect.
Build an Online Business
8 November 2009
Can you really make money from home or is it just a scam? Here I outline four legitimate ways to make money running an online business.
Build an Online Business
6 November 2009
Don’t let your fears hold you back from starting your own online business. Learn how to control your fears and overcome negativity to start your own online freelance business.
Build an Online Business, Working on Elance
4 November 2009
Learn how to use Elance effectively and profitably whether you are a newbie or an experienced freelancer. Follow these 7 tips for greater success in your Elance projects.
Freelance Writing, Writing for the Web
2 November 2009
Writing for Suite101 is a long term investment because the benefits really add up the longer you stay and produce high-quality articles. From higher-than-industry-average revenue payouts to supportive community members, Suite has a lot to offer to freelance writers worldwide.
Build an Online Business
1 November 2009
Confused about the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org? Not sure which to use for your new site? Read here to learn the differences and be better informed about making money with WordPress.
