freelancing News

More than one-third of U.S. workers now freelance, yet 50 percent of time is spent trying to find projects, rather than actually doing work and getting paid. Charlie Fogarty, co-founder of Lorem, describes an algorithm to help freelancers to find work.

From the first pioneering websites such as the (now defunct) Elance, oDesk (recently rebranded as Upwork) and Guru, the online job marketplace has rapidly evolved to be much more pervasive than just providing part-time freelancing services.

Creators of the famous email platform WiseStamp announced the launch of a new professional webpage builder for freelancers and self-employed individuals. The product launch also will include a GoDaddy partnership.

Somehow, “freelancing” got a bad rap. Everyone who found themselves unemployed or under-employed but picked up a few Craigslist gigs — even if it was taste testing for $20 — called themselves a freelancer in order to avoid deadbeat status.

Are you incredibly skilled, charismatic and even intelligent? Freelancing may still not be for you. Come read about the other side of being a freelancer.

Sydney - The world’s biggest and arguably best freelancing site, Elance, has published a new study showing that 85% of graduates with first or second class degrees saw freelancing as a component of their careers.

When it comes to running any business, big or small, the biggest concern is that of the customer. The problem is that sometimes the cost of doing business can get in the way of providing the best services possible.

This week, Elance unveiled its Private Talent Cloud that aims to help recruiters connect with freelancers and job seekers.