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Post Thumbnail of Part II: How to Investigate a Buyer

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.

Post Thumbnail of Part I: How to Find your Niche and Bid Exclusively in It

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.

Post Thumbnail of How to Write Winning Bids and Proposals

When you take up freelancing, it isn’t just about the next gig or the next paycheck. No, it’s about building a business.

Post Thumbnail of Simple vs Simplistic: How to Write and Think with Simplicity
 Writing for the Web 6 January 2010

The case for simple, not simplistic writing – and how not to confuse the two.

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 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.

Post Thumbnail of Two Seemingly Simple Steps to Online Success

No matter how good your content, it’s only as valuable as the people it reaches out to.

Post Thumbnail of The New Way to Work

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.

Post Thumbnail of The Basics of Writing for the Web

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.

Post Thumbnail of How to Respond Professionally to a Low-Balling Client

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.

Post Thumbnail of Is it (Even) Possible to Make Money Online?
 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.

Post Thumbnail of Taking the First Steps in Online Work - Lose the Fear
 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.

Post Thumbnail of How to Build an Online Business with Elance – 7 Tips for Beginners

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.

Post Thumbnail of Why Writing for Suite101 is a Good Investment

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.

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 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.

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