Data Entry is perhaps the easiest skill to get paid for anyone with a computer and an internet connection; assuming that one has basic typing and web surfing skills – that’s it.
Some types of data entry projects usually posted are:
Convert hard copy to soft copy: Clients will usually send the print / manuscript copy to [...]
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What do you have when your love for photography earns you money? A jobby (job+hobby) you love and the latest photography equipment!
So here’s the thing for all those experts who are called by friends and family to click photos – get those cameras out more often and click away. There are many websites which will [...]
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Remember Pareto’s principle? It applies to your clients too. You will get 80% of revenues from 20% of your clients (by corollary 20% earnings from 80% of clients). This implies that you will earn most by retaining SOME of the existing clients. Here are some pointers for you to consider:
Ruthlessly cut down on 80% of [...]
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Guru.com: Business Services Outsourcing Refined by Robust Freelance Search Tool
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by Amod.
Business Services Outsourcing Refined by Robust Freelance Search Tool
Guru Search Leverages Work Samples to Filter Candidates and Guide Contract Hiring Decisions
Pittsburgh, PA – September 28, 2009 – Guru.com – the world’s largest online marketplace for freelance talent – launched a new ‘Search for Freelancers’ tool Sunday, enabling businesses to more quickly and efficiently find [...]
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Guest Post by Luke van de Paverd of FreelanceTotal, a complete business management system for Freelancers
Are you a freelancer who has a bit of work, seems to have jobs or things to do all the time, but just isn’t making enough money? It’s quite common, and I’ve identified the two reasons it [...]
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You know how the mechanics used to shut down their engines (the ones in factories, dude) half an hour before they went home – they checked it and fixed any issues and they call it the maintenance time. You too need to keep aside some time (2-3 hours per week should suffice) to organize your [...]
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Look at the top providers’ profiles. How they write their blurb, list projects and portfolio and packages on offer. Of course don’t copy them, but take good from multiple profiles and create your own. As a service buyer, my second click (after the one on bid proposal), is on the freelancer’s profile…this can be verified [...]
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Don’t just hope, dream or think about changing your future. Just Do It (thanks Nike!). If you are thinking of sprucing up your profile, do it. Put up that website / blog advertising your business that you were putting off for more than 4 months.
Go and Do It.
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An occasional chat about weather and family is alright – only if initiated by the client. Never ever try to be too close as it may be construed as something else. This is especially applicable to Western clients (including the North America, West Europe and Australia)
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