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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
