Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Freelancer
Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Freelancer Often when entrepreneurs are first starting out, they turn to freelancers to carry out tasks, rather than full-time employees. This strategy tends to be cheaper, requires less paperwork and onboarding time. Here is a rundown on how to successfully land the perfect freelancer for your project. If you’ve done even a little research into hiring a freelancer, you’re probably aware of the 800-pound gorillas of freelance marketplaces: Elance and oDesk. These are both great resources, as you’ll find tons of freelancers from all over the world with a wide range of skills. They sound like the perfect solution for all your freelancing needs, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. As a freelancer, when I first started looking for work, I observed postings on oDesk for potential jobs. I frequently saw postings asking for “Web developer, no more than $2.50/hour.” Obviously, these ads are targeting freelancers in developing markets, bu...