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Jinglesmart - Online Project Marketplace for the Jingles Industry

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According to Staffing Industry Analysts , the online staffing industry is now about a $1billion dollar industry that's growing at "double-digit" rates.    The best known of the firms in this industry are probably oDesk and Elance.

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Businesses Hiring More Freelancers

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75% said they use freelancers because they need different skill sets at different times. No doubt not by coincidence, the company that sponsored this research - Elance  - recently announced a tool to help mid-sized companies do just that.  And shortly after Elance, oDesk announced their version, called Private Workplace.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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You can advertise for freelance help on sites such as Guru.com or Elance-oDesk.com. When you start talking to a potential outsourcing hire, make sure the person understands your business, your needs and possesses the necessary skills. VirtualAssistantAssistant.com has reviews and ratings of many virtual assistant companies.

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Are Traditional Jobs Going to Disappear?

Small Business Labs

Scale of some form is still a key competitive factor in most industries, which is why the Global Giants continue to grow. For people with the right talents and skills, the rewards of traditional employment are increasing. These firms need the talent scale traditional employment provides.

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