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See: Freelance Work Service, oDesk Service, Guru.com Service.
References
2013
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elance
- Elance is a global, online, staffing platform where companies, organizations and individuals can hire independent freelance professionals and use online collaboration tools to manage teams and projects.[1] Independent contractors create online profiles and portfolios, submit proposals for jobs, and collaborate and receive payment through the Elance website.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elance#Freelancers
- Freelancers can search Elance website for freelance Jobs, and can research clients' buying history on the system. Each freelancer can post a profile displaying past jobs and feedback, a portfolio, and specific skill and educational-background information that can be verified by a potential client.[2]
Registered free users can submit up to 40 proposals each month for free; paid membership plans allow submission of additional proposals. Payment for services performed is guaranteed, if work is done using all elements of the Elance system.[3][4]
A 2012 survey of freelancers conducted by Elance indicated that freelancing was the "sole source of income" for 48% of respondents, and that 69% had at least a bachelor's degree.[5]
The Elance Trends section shows freelancers available by skill and location Trends.
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- ↑ "Your Online Profile & Portfolio". https://www.elance.com/q/find-work/online-profile-portfolio.
- ↑ "Ask an Expert: Freelancing is easier than ever because of technology, attitudes". USAToday.com. http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/strauss/2011-05-01-ask-an-expert-freelance-tips_n.htm.
- ↑ "Guaranteed Payment". http://www.elance.com/q/find-work/guaranteed-payments.
- ↑ "The State of the Freelance Market". https://www.elance.com/q/freelance-talent-report-2012.