FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #325 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Contractors Choose the Freelance Route
2…..Hot Job: Create a Card
3…..Get into an Open Market
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Make the Most of Deductions
6......More Jobs and Projects
7…..Publish and Earn Money
8..…Cool Project: Work as a Mentor
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1. Contractors Choose the Freelance Route
Despite a difficult market in the IT sector, 88% of IT contractors still say they prefer contracting to full-time employment.
A recent survey by Volt showed that the factors contractors consider to be most important are pay, location, length of contract and the opportunity to learn new skills.
So even when times are tough, freelancing is still the preferred option for most professionals.
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2. Hot Job:
Create a Card
A designer is needed to create a birth announcement card. The idea is already mapped out, all is needed is a high resolution designed. The card will be aimed at a double nationality. Also, tips on where to get the card printed are welcome.
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3. Get into an Open Market
Open Outsource aims to help freelancers by providing links, forums, services and information for outsourcing and service provision.
You can your details to the service provider list, or check out the service auction list. The site also lists useful resources, news and more.
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Write for a Mens Magazine
A new mens magazine is looking for start up writers who want to establish themselves as professionals. All applicants are considered, as long as you can captivate and hold the interest of readers. Submissions should focus on the mature-aged male (34-54), in the categories of lifestyle, politics, and career.
Design a Web Site
An internationally oriented business relating to manufacturing area is in need of a web site. All copy is written, it just needs a design. The design must be classy and professional. You will work together with the owner and share profit together.
Write Web Site Sales Copy
A quality copywriter experienced in the are of business opporutnities is needed. The job will involve specifically editing the existing website copy into copy that would sell. You should be able to provide at least 3 references of your work that helped the site generate more sales. Develop Hall Management System St Paul Community College seeks a developer to implement halls managment system at different levels. The project shoul dbe done in VB and Access, of which you should be highly talented. The system will deal with students, finances, inventories, online application and financial optimisation. ********************************************
5. Make the Most of Deductions
When you are preparing your tax return, remember that as a freelancer you are entitled to claim a range of deductions.
Motoring expenses, travel, home office costs and even magazine subscriptions may be eligible. Even if the amount is just a few dollars, it all helps to reduce your tax bill.
So make sure you know exactly what you can claim, and don't miss an opportunity to save money.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Work With Business School Candidates
An Admissions Consultant Editor is needed to work with candidates applying to business school. You will also provide editorial and strategic feedback to help them improve their chances before they apply. 2-3 years editing experience required. You should have strong communication skills, an interest in the graduate admissions process, and an entrepreneurial spirit a plus.
Develop Mobile Phone Web Application
A programmer is needed to develop a test unit for use in the Cellular industry. Users interact with the unit via HTML pages. A module is required to periodically poll a MySQL database for new test entries. These entries are used to form a series of Mobile terminal ('AT' type) commands and parameters e.g. A number to dial, a mode selection, that are sent to a Mobile terminal via a serial port. The module is required to place Mobile terminal responses back in to the database. Work For a Web Design Firm
A web design firm needs freelancers who can specialize in different aspects of web design. Each field requires a different freelancer. Areas are PHP, Perl, mySQL database/integration with front end, Flash and Photoshop/Imageready. You should have high speed Internet connection, backup strategy for projects and some experience with time management, keeping timesheets, working with clients and meeting project deadlines. Write for a Lifestyle Publication Freelance writers are needed to write short articles for a lifestyle publication. These will focus on improving ones body, mind and spirit. These articles can range from 250 - 1,500 words and you will be paid a flat fee per word. Also needed are writers in the Las Vegas, NV metro area to do articles on local businesses********************************************
7. Publish and Earn Money
Looking for a place where you can publish, be read and earn money?
Blogit is a network that allows you to create your own online column, write on any topic you wish, and even get paid for your efforts.
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8. Cool Project:
Work as a Mentor
An experienced freelance copywriter is needed to mentor an up coming writer. Mentor will be paid for services rendered based on mutually agreed terms. You will be working from home and corresponding via telephone and email.
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Remember
"Gates of success and growth are always open for those who strive stronger and work harder."
Lakkoju Goutam
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