FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #373 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Freelance Rates Increase By by 30%
2…..Hot Job: Be a Feature Writer
3…..Does Online Marketing Work Better?
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Become a Freelance Writer
6.....More Jobs and Projects
7…..Have You Got What it Takes?
8..…Cool Project: Develop an Online Shop
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1. Freelance Rates Increase By by 30%
Demand for freelance web developers is so intense that rates
are now 30% higher than last year, according to the Association
of Technology Staffing Companies.
As more and more businesses turn to the Internet, freelancers
are in demand to create web sites and content.
“Contractors with those skills should make full use of them
because rates are going up by hefty amounts,” says Ann
Swain, Chief Executive of the organization. “There is certainly
a demand for contract or freelance web developers.
So if you ready to take the plunge and increase your earnings
by over 30%, sign up with Freelance Work Exchange today:
www.freelanceworkexchange.com
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2. Hot Job:
Be a Feature Writer
Talented feature writers are required for a magazine. People who
wish to write lifestyle articles should apply. This is a great opportunity
for all aspiring journalists/writers to build up a portfolio of work and
be exposed to high profile professionals working in the Wealth
management industry worldwide. The magazine is distributed
monthly to 10,000 professionals working in trust, estate and wealth
management worldwide.
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3. Does Online Marketing Work Better?
Which is more effective – marketing online or offline? Discuss this
question in our Freelance Forums:
http://www.freelanceworkexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Create a "Friends" Site
A programmer is needed to create a friend network site. It will
be similar to hi5. You will also need to integrate invision power
board forums. More details are available for members. PHP
and mySQL knowledge is essential. Create an Image
A designer is needed to create an image. It will be similar to
an image on another web site. It will be a different house design
with possibly different cutouts. Please respond with cost and ETA. Write Female Targeted Articles
A womens magazine is seeking creative talented writers for
publication. You will be producing edgy and well-written freelance
articles about women's sexuality and related issues. You will be
paid 20-25 cents per word on publication, depending complexity
of the article and research required. Send queries with story
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5. Become a Freelance Writer
If you're interested in starting a career writing articles, here is
some good advice:
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Write Direct Mail Copy
A direct mail fundraising agency located is seeking a talented
Freelance Copywriter. You will assist a rapidly growing portfolio
of charity clients in the US and Europe. You should be proficient
in direct response copywriting techniques and know what it takes
to write an effective direct mail package. Please send a short note
explaining why you're the ideal candidate along with three pdfs
of your best direct marketing samples and with your resume.
Develop an Online Shop
A retailer of consumer products is in need of a web developer.
This will be for customers to shop and purchase products. It is
important that the site has a shopping cart and the functionality
to allow for credit card payments. The company would like to
transition it's e-bay products to the online store. This job has
the potential to establish a business relationship that would
allow you to upgrade and expand this site in the future. Create a Flash Banner
A flash designer is needed for banner development. Dimensions
will be 540 pixels x 145 pixels. It will be pictures of houses merged
together moving slowly from right to left. It will go at the top of a
mortgage brokers website. You will be provided the pictures once
your portfolio has been viewed and payment settled.
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7. Have You Got What it Takes?
Have you got what it takes to become a freelancer? Take this quiz
to find out:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/guides/guide-display/-/34PJMIYXKB1OC/qid=1110499322/sr=18-1/ref=sr_18_1/
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8. Cool Project:
Develop an Online Shop
A retailer of consumer products is in need of a web developer. This
will be for customers to shop and purchase products. It is important
that the site has a shopping cart and the functionality to allow for
credit card payments. The company would like to transition it's e-bay
products to the online store. This job has the potential to establish a
business relationship that would allow you to upgrade and expand
this site in the future.
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Remember
"Expect victory and you make victory."
Preston Bradley
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