As many of you know, I find my freelance writing jobs on a web site called Elance. I use Elance for more than just finding work, though. I like to read their blog and keep my skills sharp by watching video tutorials and taking skills tests from time to time. Today I came across some encouraging news for both current and aspiring home – based professionals in a blog post on Elance. According to a survey of 1500 clients who use Elance to hire freelance contractors, the online work force is playing an increasingly important role in the success and … Continue reading →

If you do freelance work, chances are there are a lot of things that you love about it. There might also be one thing that you do not like so much about it – the irregular nature of the work. Since much freelance work is done on a project basis, there is the possibility that you may finish one or more projects and then have nothing on your plate for a while. From a leisure perspective that is great, you have some free time to do what you wish. From an economic perspective, though, a period of time without any … Continue reading →

It is eleven o’clock in the evening and something important has gone missing. I have been poking around in the corners of the internet looking for it and not finding it there. I have stared blankly at my computer screen and it is not there either. I am looking for my inspiration – that trusty spark, which, night after night graces me with one or more ideas for my blog posts. Have you seen my inspiration? If so, could you please send it back. You see, it may have wandered off and become lost. Perhaps it is somewhere out there … Continue reading →