FREELANCING

Freelancing offers a way to find freedom in your life. That is why you came to get some information freelancing is all about. Another name for a freelancer is "virtual assistant". In the world of outsourcing, freelancing is one of the fastest growing careers in the world. As a freelancer or virtual assistant you are a contractor. You can work for yourself or you can work for an on-line company that has a team of experts in a variety of work that doesn't require them to report to a brick and mortar building. You might design websites, create power point presentations, or create a template for the letter- head of a new business. You could even be someone who designs and uses data-base for specific clients. Being a freelancer means: 

* you are your own boss

* you can work from home 

* you can make yourself attractive to new clients by displaying your credentials

* you can set your own hours and provide a better profile of who you are

As a freelancer, financial security can be uncertain. If you have a great product to offer, are task oriented and highly organized and very very accurate with all the work you turn in to a client, the word will get out that you are just what another client might be looking for. 

Word of Mouth is one of the best advertising that can happen. But how can we get people to talk about our work? How can we get our name out there for someone to find? That’s why we depend on various companies and resources to help us find clients and network with other freelancers. The sites that we will continue to list in this website will help you get a start somewhere. Below are places that you can show off your projects and try to help the client that is looking for what you have to offer. 

Here are some resources to get you started. Checking them out can be beneficial for you and for all new freelancers.

http://www.odesk.com is one of the largest online marketplace where the world goes to work. It is one of the most popular freelancing sites where users can earn money by completing online projects and clients look for freelancers to get those projects done. This site is free to sign up. Odesk makes its money by taking a very small commission off what the client pays you.

http://www.elance.com - is a global freelancing site where freelancers can find thousands of online projects. Like odesk, freelancers and clients looking for help with projects can find each other. Unlike odesk, on elance you can also advertise your work. The site is free, but if you want to list your qualifications under more categories you can pay a little more. Elance also takes a very small commission when contractors are hired. 

http://www.freelancer.com -Another popular freelancing site, where freelancers can earn an income by completing outsourced projects. Here at Freelancer.com you will find one of the largest online job portals. Take a look at what some of the work clients are asking for and are willing to pay. Are you ready to show them what you can do? 

We hope this blog helps you in  choosing to join one of the fastest growing careers in the world of “Work at Home”.