This is one of the biggest secret I have to revealed about my freelance work. So get ready!
Earning 500 bucks through freelance work is as easy as 1-2-3. Yes, all you need to do is have the skill, have a client and do the work equals dollars!
I have my first taste of freelance work on my own with no intermediary or middle man through GAF it is an acronym for get a freelancer dot com. Clients and freelancers from different parts of the globe flock into this site to get what they want.
First freelance work? Being a captcha encoder. The server was quite slow yet I earned a couple of dollars for. Not that much but at least I have a taste of doing it on my own and eventually got the chance to talk to the client and not someone else.
It has always been my frustration especially when it comes to writing. I really do want to write and be famous for my work. I tried my luck on bidding projects for copywriting, for the first few bids I lost but when I had my first writing project and finish it...projects are coming in. All it takes its just that one project, one client to believe in me that I can do the job and as they all say, the rest is history.
I have been with GAF for 1 year and 1 month. So far so good. I did a lot of projects but most of them are more on writing. I can't say I have perfect grammar and use words that can be found on the thesaurus. Na! I am not that type of a writer. I just write articles in manner that can be understood by many whatever age, race or gender the readers might be in.
$30 per project, $60 per project, then $100, last one I hit big was a $400 project. WoW! I was pretty amazed on how my talent can bring me all of these earnings while sitting in front of the computer.
I must say of all the freelance sites I have joined, I sticked with GAF and will never choose any other sites.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Data Entry Jobs - Are they for Real?
Okay, let's face it... We have seen a lot of adverts with those earn $250 or $500 a day by just doing data entry. But are these real? Or another sort of scam in order to lure people to buy a software or the job itself.
With the many years I have been into freelancing, I have my own share of scams left and right. One thing I have realized, it is all about risks!
My first job was being a data encoder. Yes, I start small. The job was typing captchas. It was a simple task, all you need to do is just encode a set of letters and numbers and that's it. I am paid around $10 for every 1,000 captchas I encoded correctly. I need to log-in right into the client's software. But the bad thing about it though, I don't have direct contact with the client. Someone else is in between. The person who manages the encoders (who were working at home).
I trusted her, and had my first ever $100 earnings in one week. Beat that! That was 3 years ago, which is kinda big for me. It started like May and ended around August within same year. It stopped because all the encoders were not paid. The middle person said, we will wait till we get paid, etc.. Then, all of a sudden... That person stopped communicating with us.
The hanging question is? Around 100 data encoders at that time, it came to my mind...maybe that middle man ran away with the money and just disappear.
My first taste of being scam, or was I scammed? Indeed there are data entry jobs that are for real and do pay big or small. But one thing I always put to mind, I wouldn't pay for something just to get a job.
All the data entry jobs I have were all found right on net through a local online classifieds, Craigslist and different bidding sites.
Earning $1,000 for a data entry job? Possible? Of course, if you have tons and tons of clients to do data entry who do pay.
With the many years I have been into freelancing, I have my own share of scams left and right. One thing I have realized, it is all about risks!
My first job was being a data encoder. Yes, I start small. The job was typing captchas. It was a simple task, all you need to do is just encode a set of letters and numbers and that's it. I am paid around $10 for every 1,000 captchas I encoded correctly. I need to log-in right into the client's software. But the bad thing about it though, I don't have direct contact with the client. Someone else is in between. The person who manages the encoders (who were working at home).
I trusted her, and had my first ever $100 earnings in one week. Beat that! That was 3 years ago, which is kinda big for me. It started like May and ended around August within same year. It stopped because all the encoders were not paid. The middle person said, we will wait till we get paid, etc.. Then, all of a sudden... That person stopped communicating with us.
The hanging question is? Around 100 data encoders at that time, it came to my mind...maybe that middle man ran away with the money and just disappear.
My first taste of being scam, or was I scammed? Indeed there are data entry jobs that are for real and do pay big or small. But one thing I always put to mind, I wouldn't pay for something just to get a job.
All the data entry jobs I have were all found right on net through a local online classifieds, Craigslist and different bidding sites.
Earning $1,000 for a data entry job? Possible? Of course, if you have tons and tons of clients to do data entry who do pay.
Homebased Jobs right on Craigslist
I came across to Craigslist on a bidding site. A service buyer was looking for someone to do some postings on Craigslist. When I was looking on the site, there are many service buyers who are looking for someone to do the same task.
I was intrigued ofcourse, to my curiousity...I search Craigslist on the net and found the url for it. It was an online classifieds. Which is similar to an online classifieds based locally in my place. I was having a look around and saw the job listings. I went to the writing/editing jobs and found many posts there looking for writers.
I applied, with nothing but my college degree and an experience in data entry. That's it! Of all the companies, entrepreneurs I have submitted my resume to--one responded and liked my sample eventually hired me as his writer.
I became a writer that day (that was about 3 years ago). Earning my first salary through that writing job was so darn cool!
Craigslist? What about it? Craigslist is somewhat a localized online classifieds. You can have your very own Craigslist of your own locality, city, or country. The choices of homebased jobs are endless.
I tried my luck once, I am from the Philippines, I applied for a writing job for a company based in Texas. I found his ad right on US Craigslist particularly Texas. I never thought he was going to reply to my application and hired me as a writer. He even told me, he was glad that I applied to his posting.
You can go beyond your locality or country, in order to get a homebased job. I just tried my luck that day and ofcourse, there were many qualified individuals who are native English speakers who were more deserving to have that job yet I have beaten them all, and got the position. Not bad knowing that I am a full-blooded Filipino residing in the Philippines.
Try your luck as well. Go to Craigslist.org, choose the country, then city you want to search for homebased jobs and start applying.
Here are most of the homebased jobs you can find in Craigslist:
1. Appointment Setter
2. Virtual Assistant (an online secretary)
3. Homebased Call Center Agent (inbound/outbound)
4. Web programmer
5. Web developer
6. Graphic designer
7. Data Encoder/Typist
Most of these jobs are paid on a per hour basis especially when you are going to US Craigslist. Others will be on a per month basis, 40 hours a week-- the usual style you can found on Philippines Craiglist.
The choices are endless and are within your reach. Start looking for your first homebased job now right on Craigslist!
I was intrigued ofcourse, to my curiousity...I search Craigslist on the net and found the url for it. It was an online classifieds. Which is similar to an online classifieds based locally in my place. I was having a look around and saw the job listings. I went to the writing/editing jobs and found many posts there looking for writers.
I applied, with nothing but my college degree and an experience in data entry. That's it! Of all the companies, entrepreneurs I have submitted my resume to--one responded and liked my sample eventually hired me as his writer.
I became a writer that day (that was about 3 years ago). Earning my first salary through that writing job was so darn cool!
Craigslist? What about it? Craigslist is somewhat a localized online classifieds. You can have your very own Craigslist of your own locality, city, or country. The choices of homebased jobs are endless.
I tried my luck once, I am from the Philippines, I applied for a writing job for a company based in Texas. I found his ad right on US Craigslist particularly Texas. I never thought he was going to reply to my application and hired me as a writer. He even told me, he was glad that I applied to his posting.
You can go beyond your locality or country, in order to get a homebased job. I just tried my luck that day and ofcourse, there were many qualified individuals who are native English speakers who were more deserving to have that job yet I have beaten them all, and got the position. Not bad knowing that I am a full-blooded Filipino residing in the Philippines.
Try your luck as well. Go to Craigslist.org, choose the country, then city you want to search for homebased jobs and start applying.
Here are most of the homebased jobs you can find in Craigslist:
1. Appointment Setter
2. Virtual Assistant (an online secretary)
3. Homebased Call Center Agent (inbound/outbound)
4. Web programmer
5. Web developer
6. Graphic designer
7. Data Encoder/Typist
Most of these jobs are paid on a per hour basis especially when you are going to US Craigslist. Others will be on a per month basis, 40 hours a week-- the usual style you can found on Philippines Craiglist.
The choices are endless and are within your reach. Start looking for your first homebased job now right on Craigslist!
Homebased Jobs - Where to Find Clients?
You have it all-- the skills, a good working computer, stable internet and the wits to win a client. But the problem is, where to get these clients that do pay?
Don't be deceived by those adverts with $250 per day on filling in forms, writing and etc., for sure most of these adverts are nothing but a bunch of trash and a waste of time and money. What do these adverts require? Money. Yes, you have to pay first before you can start working or get a job.
Does it sound right? You have to pay first, before you can start working. Kinda odd, but it's the reality. If you fall for their trap, you will just end up losing money and wasting time.
Where do you get clients? Where else but on the Internet ofcourse.
You can choose either on online classifieds or bidding sites. With online classifieds, it is free. All you have to do is have the email of the company hiring and send in your resume. That's it!
Bidding sites? Some are free, some do require monthly payment in order to maximize the benefits of being a member. All you need to remember, you are competing with other bidders in terms of rates and skills. Most likely the bidder who gave the lowest bid and showcase an above average skills will definitely be the winner.
The choice is up to you... online classifieds or bidding sites.
Don't be deceived by those adverts with $250 per day on filling in forms, writing and etc., for sure most of these adverts are nothing but a bunch of trash and a waste of time and money. What do these adverts require? Money. Yes, you have to pay first before you can start working or get a job.
Does it sound right? You have to pay first, before you can start working. Kinda odd, but it's the reality. If you fall for their trap, you will just end up losing money and wasting time.
Where do you get clients? Where else but on the Internet ofcourse.
You can choose either on online classifieds or bidding sites. With online classifieds, it is free. All you have to do is have the email of the company hiring and send in your resume. That's it!
Bidding sites? Some are free, some do require monthly payment in order to maximize the benefits of being a member. All you need to remember, you are competing with other bidders in terms of rates and skills. Most likely the bidder who gave the lowest bid and showcase an above average skills will definitely be the winner.
The choice is up to you... online classifieds or bidding sites.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Homebased Jobs - Building your Portfolio
Before you start sending in your CVs to a job posting on an online classifieds or start bidding, make sure you build up a good portfolio to showcase to your potential clients. In homebased jobs, establishing who you are and what you are capable of doing are the key factors that will lead you to success.
Especially for newbies, you cannot get any project especially when what you only have in hand is your CV that you usually use to apply for a traditional job.
How to build your very own portfolio? It all depends on what your skills are. If you want to apply for a writer, make sure you have a sample article or might as well have a blog that will showcase your talent in writing and how well-versed you are with the English language. If you are into web development, having your very own website will do the trick.
Most likely a newbie will never get noticed not as long experience wised... the newbie has a lot to offer compared to other applicants or bidders. It is a very tight game for almost everyone who wants to have a career on homebased jobs.
Remember, you are selling your services to your potential clients. They want to see what are you capable of and if you have what it takes to render the services in consonance with their standards. Make sure that you have an updated portfolio every now and then. Having homebased job is a matter of having a very good sales pitch for the services that you are trying to offer and skills.
Especially for newbies, you cannot get any project especially when what you only have in hand is your CV that you usually use to apply for a traditional job.
How to build your very own portfolio? It all depends on what your skills are. If you want to apply for a writer, make sure you have a sample article or might as well have a blog that will showcase your talent in writing and how well-versed you are with the English language. If you are into web development, having your very own website will do the trick.
Most likely a newbie will never get noticed not as long experience wised... the newbie has a lot to offer compared to other applicants or bidders. It is a very tight game for almost everyone who wants to have a career on homebased jobs.
Remember, you are selling your services to your potential clients. They want to see what are you capable of and if you have what it takes to render the services in consonance with their standards. Make sure that you have an updated portfolio every now and then. Having homebased job is a matter of having a very good sales pitch for the services that you are trying to offer and skills.
Homebased Jobs - The Essentials
If you think you are a risk taker and have what it takes in order to join the millions of freelancers worldwide who are into homebased jobs, then you better equip yourself with the essentials.
1. Skills. You should know what skills you have that can be outsourced. For instance, you have a typing speed of 60wpm, then you can be a data encoder. If you think you can write articles and you never failed in your English subjects before, then you can be a writer. If you are good at programming or graphic designing, you can be a freelance web programmer or designer. Assess yourself and try to examine what is it in you that you can offer to companies, entrepreneurs or clients worldwide.
2. Your target market/clients. Now you know your skills, it is time to know who are your target market or clients. Are they Europeans, Americans, or Asians? Are they into web development, selling furniture or just plain old intermediaries. When you know your target market is, at least you will have your skills enhanced in gearing towards your market's needs.
3. The place. This is one of the difficult part to think of and most cases can eat much of your time. If you are not careful, you will be trapped into the hands of scammers and end up losing money instead of gaining. You can find homebased jobs on the Internet, such as classifieds and bidding sites.
4. Payment method. Paypal is very common. Most clients would want to pay your services through paypal since it is fast and easy. Be careful, paypal had some issues lately you might want to reconsider using western union, wire transfer, and other modes of payment.
Now, you know the essentials, are you ready to start working on your first homebased job?
1. Skills. You should know what skills you have that can be outsourced. For instance, you have a typing speed of 60wpm, then you can be a data encoder. If you think you can write articles and you never failed in your English subjects before, then you can be a writer. If you are good at programming or graphic designing, you can be a freelance web programmer or designer. Assess yourself and try to examine what is it in you that you can offer to companies, entrepreneurs or clients worldwide.
2. Your target market/clients. Now you know your skills, it is time to know who are your target market or clients. Are they Europeans, Americans, or Asians? Are they into web development, selling furniture or just plain old intermediaries. When you know your target market is, at least you will have your skills enhanced in gearing towards your market's needs.
3. The place. This is one of the difficult part to think of and most cases can eat much of your time. If you are not careful, you will be trapped into the hands of scammers and end up losing money instead of gaining. You can find homebased jobs on the Internet, such as classifieds and bidding sites.
4. Payment method. Paypal is very common. Most clients would want to pay your services through paypal since it is fast and easy. Be careful, paypal had some issues lately you might want to reconsider using western union, wire transfer, and other modes of payment.
Now, you know the essentials, are you ready to start working on your first homebased job?
Homebased Jobs - The Risks!
There is no guarantee that you will have a stable income of $100 a month or $1,000 a month. There is always a risk that goes with homebased jobs that not all of those newbies and even the veterans know that risks do exist.
For 3 years, I have been into working for homebased jobs... I have learned a lot and have discovered the following risks:
1. Risk of not being paid - Yes, the most daunting and frustrating of all things is when you are not paid. You have worked a lot for the project or job and after delivery you will not be paid for it. This risk is something that you should have your eyes open for and have a safety net in case you will not be paid.
2. Risk of losing the job - Like any traditional job, there is always that risk that you will lose a job and therefore, a big chunk of money will be taken out of your pocket monthly.
3. Risk of being scammed - Scammers are everywhere, the Nigerian scammers or local scammers...wherever these scammers came from, one thing is for sure, they are there to get money out of you or use you for their advantage and never pay you at all.
Like in business or in any investment, the bigger money you put in the higher the risk is... but if all goes well... the bigger money you put in the bigger return of investment is. It is like gambling, just play the game and if you are a risk taker...then definitely, you will win a big pot of gold.
Are you a risk taker? Do you want to take chances? $500 is a petty amount, but if you know to play the game... you are just a step away of earning your first $1,000 and even $10,000 by just having a homebased job.
For 3 years, I have been into working for homebased jobs... I have learned a lot and have discovered the following risks:
1. Risk of not being paid - Yes, the most daunting and frustrating of all things is when you are not paid. You have worked a lot for the project or job and after delivery you will not be paid for it. This risk is something that you should have your eyes open for and have a safety net in case you will not be paid.
2. Risk of losing the job - Like any traditional job, there is always that risk that you will lose a job and therefore, a big chunk of money will be taken out of your pocket monthly.
3. Risk of being scammed - Scammers are everywhere, the Nigerian scammers or local scammers...wherever these scammers came from, one thing is for sure, they are there to get money out of you or use you for their advantage and never pay you at all.
Like in business or in any investment, the bigger money you put in the higher the risk is... but if all goes well... the bigger money you put in the bigger return of investment is. It is like gambling, just play the game and if you are a risk taker...then definitely, you will win a big pot of gold.
Are you a risk taker? Do you want to take chances? $500 is a petty amount, but if you know to play the game... you are just a step away of earning your first $1,000 and even $10,000 by just having a homebased job.
Why 500 Bucks?Why not?!
500 bucks? Why not... Especially for Asian countries such as the Philippines and India who have been competing with each other right on the different bidding sites, 500 bucks is already a sufficient amount to live a decent life and a little luxury here and there.
Say for example, a call center agent in the Philippines on entry level earns about 12,000-15,00php a month. Just a safe estimate $1=$48, that said agent is earning about $250-$312.50 a month. Take note, these agents might have transportation allowance...however, they too would have additional expenses like food and clothing especially when working graveyard shift inside an office with the aircon in full blast.
Graveyard shift around 10pm-7am. Not the type of working hours most people would want to work in. The body clock changed and it has a great effect on one's health as well.
A bank teller? As I have gathered from my friends who are working in banks, a teller... roughly about 8,000-10,000php in a month. Working hours? 8am-5pm. Less the expenses on transportation, food, clothing, taxes, and other deductions... a whooping 5,000php more or less as the net pay.
This is the real score for the working individuals in the Philippines, particularly in Cebu City.
Where does the 500 bucks come in? Right at the comforts of one's home who has a good conditioned computer and a stable internet connection.
$500 or 24,000php, to my safe estimate is the salary of a manager of bank (here in Cebu). But how many managers are there in a specific branch of a bank? Only one! But with jobs online, everybody who has a talent or skill that can be outsourced can earn what a manager of a bank will earn. 24,000php is already net. No more deductions and the most important part? You are your own boss! You own your time and nobody is dictating you on what to do.
500 bucks? An amount that so little for Westerners yet big enough for Asians to have a decent life.
Say for example, a call center agent in the Philippines on entry level earns about 12,000-15,00php a month. Just a safe estimate $1=$48, that said agent is earning about $250-$312.50 a month. Take note, these agents might have transportation allowance...however, they too would have additional expenses like food and clothing especially when working graveyard shift inside an office with the aircon in full blast.
Graveyard shift around 10pm-7am. Not the type of working hours most people would want to work in. The body clock changed and it has a great effect on one's health as well.
A bank teller? As I have gathered from my friends who are working in banks, a teller... roughly about 8,000-10,000php in a month. Working hours? 8am-5pm. Less the expenses on transportation, food, clothing, taxes, and other deductions... a whooping 5,000php more or less as the net pay.
This is the real score for the working individuals in the Philippines, particularly in Cebu City.
Where does the 500 bucks come in? Right at the comforts of one's home who has a good conditioned computer and a stable internet connection.
$500 or 24,000php, to my safe estimate is the salary of a manager of bank (here in Cebu). But how many managers are there in a specific branch of a bank? Only one! But with jobs online, everybody who has a talent or skill that can be outsourced can earn what a manager of a bank will earn. 24,000php is already net. No more deductions and the most important part? You are your own boss! You own your time and nobody is dictating you on what to do.
500 bucks? An amount that so little for Westerners yet big enough for Asians to have a decent life.
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