FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #313 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Government Supports Telecommuting
2…..Hot Job: Become a Contributing Writer
3…..Fly Solo and Win Project
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Pricing Your Services
6..…More Jobs and Projects
7…..A Site for Teleworkers
8…..Cool Project: Work on Developing Web Sites
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1. Become an International Freelance
New encouragement for telecommuting is being given
in next year's budget. President Bush has agreed that
computer equipment supplied to teleworkers will be a
tax-deductible expense.
This is a major step forward in the recognition of
telecommuting as a valuable ingredient in the economy
of this century. Maybe we will see even more tax breaks
that will help us to work more efficiently in the future.
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2. Hot Job:
Become a Contributing Writer
Fresh, new and innovative article writers are needed to
contribute to a new online magazine. Worldwide
applications are open as well. Looking for anything that
is cutting edge and not mainstream.
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3. Fly Solo and Win Projects
Although FlySoHo is not exactly bursting with projects
at the moment, it is a site worth keeping an eye on.
Freelance sites that are less frequented can be a source
of jobs that get over looked by others.
It's worth checking in every so often to see what's available:
http://www.flysoho.com/
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Develop REALBasic Application
A REALBasic Savvy developer is required for a semantic
driven database type interface. A word is keyed in and
then topical categories are displayed relating to this word.
Then by selecting one of these 465 categories, you get a
list of words.
Write Editorial on Jewelry
An experienced writer is needed to compose editorial on
authentic jewelry. The topic and approach are wide open
for the writer. Though the preferable topic is a piece
involving diamonds.
Set up a Tourist Webcam
A webcam is required to be set up in a tourist town to stream
images over the internet. You will be involved in the setting up
of software. Previous experiences and references are a must.
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5. Pricing Your Services
How much should you charge for your services? Probably more
than you have been until now.
Research shows that freelancers habitually undercharge for
their services. They tend to compare their rates with what they
would earn in a day job. But in fact, the need to cover business
overheads, insurance, vacation time and other expenses
means you rates should be much higher, just to maintain your
standard of living.
Don't underestimate the revenue you need to survive -
undercharging can put you out of business very quickly.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Create a Training CD
A multimedia designer is required to help create a CD-ROM
containing pre recorded video integrating with help text and
images. Previous multimedia experience is a must. Please
forward your resume and rates. A link to your online portfolio
is optional, but highly recommended.
Become a Monthly Writing Contributor
Writers who can meet a set monthly deadline are required for
a new online e-zine. You will be required to write about a
variety of topics. Write about Repulican Issues
A hardcore republican is required to write ultra-conservative
articles for an online magazine. You will be writing a monthly
column.
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7. A Site for Teleworkers
If you are interested in teleworking, this site is well worth
investigating. It provides a good deal of useful information
on the business of teleworking, and provides useful links
and resources.
As an official site, this is one you can rely on for sound
information:
http://www.telework.gov/
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8. Cool Project:
Work on Developing Web Sites
A web designer with outstanding skills in Flash, databases
and print/broadcast skills. DVD production skills is also a
big plus.
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Remember:
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed
is more important than any one thing."
Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)
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