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Why You Shouldn’t Hire Your Virtual Assistant on Guru.com

Tips From T. Marie

And although I’m sure I’ve lost a few potential clients because of it, part of my introduction packet explains my business policies to remind them that they are collaborating with another business professional, not employing me as part of their own business. Places like Craigslist , Guru.com and Elance.

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How to Set Your Copywriting Fees and Earn What You’re Worth

Men With Pens

Another discussion was with an associate who said he saw freelance projects on Elance with bids of $50 for sales letters and $5 for blog posts. Walk new clients through your payment policy. How to Set Your Copywriting Fees and Earn What You’re Worth Another rockin' post from the Men With Pens! Working for $5?

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

Men With Pens

Do use sites like Elance. I know many people look down on them, but the truth is that they usually haven’t put in the time to make it work right or learned how to make the system work for them. Great article and a great way to explain to newbies how to act professionally too. I am not that good at cold-calling yet.

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