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Coworks - A Social Online Talent Marketplace

Small Business Labs

Instead of offering talent buyers a large number of potential hires like an Elance or oDesk does, it connects buyer and sellers of talent  based on personal connections and recommendations.  At the broad level, it's another example of how social is being added to many types of products and services.

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5 Ways Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Are Bootstrapping Their Companies

Small Business CEO

For example, try promoting a contest like The Royal Society of Chemists. With social media and similar forms of marketing, this is a fun and highly cost-effective strategy. Accountants, web designers and marketing people can be hired online at places like ODesk and Elance.

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Your online Business Development System: The Blog Transmitter

BioTeams

You may well be daunted by the volume and variety of the tools available and you certainly do not want to become an online/social marketing expert, thank you! These articles are NOT for you if you are already an experienced online marketer/social media practitioner. Linking to Social Media. The role of Email.

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Six Ways to Get More Juice from Your Freelancer | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

For example, hiring a creative consultant can bring fresh ideas and the alternative perspective you need to get your business from good to great. Do use sites like Elance. Use social media. Pay attention to offline potential (stores in your area, for example) and get in touch with people that aren’t on the net.

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