FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #354 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Freelancers Take to Broadband
2…..Hot Job: Work as a Virtual Personal Assistant
3…..Home Business Ideas
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..How to Outsource Yourself
6.....More Jobs and Projects
7…..Get It in Writing
8..…Cool Project: Work as a Business Consultant
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1. Freelancers Take to Broadband
According to a recent survey, the number of people using
broadband connections for freelance or other home-based
work has doubled in twelve months.
In 2003, some 4 million people were using broadband to
conduct work from their own homes. Now that figure has
risen to over 8 million.
This opens up a whole new world of Internet usage, and
promises a great deal of potential for the future of freelancing.
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2. Hot Job:
Work as a Virtual Personal Assistant
A need for virtual personal assistants has arisen for a major
company. You will be working entirely from home. You will be
making travel arrangements, and booking reservations. You
will also perform basic clerical duties such as typing and word
processing. You must have computer and Internet knowledge
and strong typing skills.
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3. Home Business Ideas
Starting a new commercial venture is a big undertaking, even
if you plan on running it from your spare room. This site
provides some useful information and resources to help you:
http://homebiztools.com/ ********************************************
4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Repair Web Site Script
An auction web site currently has a problem with an upload
script. A programmer is needed to supply a quick fix to this
problem. When an uploaded image is clicked it goes to can
not display page. Please apply for more details on this project. Manage Company Payroll From Home
A work at home professional is needed to work on company
payroll. You will also maintain employee payroll records, and
process all financial data into proper formant. You will also
be responsible for emailing all financial data to the companies
Accounting department. You must have computer/Internet
knowledge and strong typing skills. Some Financial knowledge
is crucial. Write for a Sports Magazine
The all-new Inside Wisconsin Sports is looking for experienced,
talented magazine writers. The magazine will cover all Wisconsin
sports from high school to college to professional levels. If
interested, please send a writing sample and a cover letter.
Please include any specific sports experience - writing,
playing or personal interest. Writers' guidelines available upon
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5. How to Outsource Yourself
Marketing your freelance skills can be quite a challenge
in a difficult market. This book gives you some useful advice:
http://www.reliancemarketing.com/eBook.htm ********************************************
6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Design a Cartoon
An artist is needed to develop a one page black and
white cartoon. This will be of a medieval king in full
armour getting on his horse. You should have previous
experience in digital art, or standard inking. Script details
available in members area.
Redesign a Database
A programmer is needed to redevelop a File Maker Pro
database. This will be for an organization that works with
Student Councils and Honor Societies. You will need to
take the current database and either redesign it and add
more features or start fresh. Please include a link to other
online database work you have completed. Help Create a Web Site
A programmer is needed to help develop a php and mysql
site. It will be database driven with members profiles and
messaging features. Second stage is inclusion of event
details, and third stage link to members (ie who's going,
reviews etc..) The final stage is the addition of payment
function to enable online donations. Detailed information
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7. Get It in Writing
A contract is always useful for defining the terms of a project
with a client. This is a good sample agreement which you
can use to sell your freelance services:
http://www.tech-writer.net/freelancewriteragreement.html ********************************************
8. Cool Project:
Work as a Business Consultant
A Business Consultant in the area of Customer Excellence
is needed. You will also need to address process mapping
and Internal processors. Being able to ascertain the areas
within a company that require a different approach to the
current model. This will in turn allow for a positive growth
for both the company, employee and customer.
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Remember
"No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come."
Victor Hugo
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