Be Smart, Dont Get Scammed.

2008-09-25T04:21:00.001-07:00

Hi, In this post i want to write on few things how you can get scammed and what you should do not to get scammed.First thing is be enthusiastic but don't over do, meaning show the project poster that you are interested but don't give him any part of project that is completed before you guys discuss the money for project, otherwise its for sure you gone be paid lesser than you are actually worth for.

Second my advice is go through the project poster profile before you accept the project , read the reviews others have posted about that person.The better the reviews the more likely you will get payment for what you are worth.If its a new project poster be cautious when you proceed.

Next important aspect is when a free sample is requested give them the sample that has already been published or already been paid, but make sure you tell them about the project where it was published or if it was your previous work.If you are asked for new work then show them what you are capable by doing just a part of it , its always enough to assess any person.

Finally try to have the record of the project poster, if at all they scam you , you will now where to go and whom to ask.

There are many other ways of protecting your payments like using escrows, i have discussed this in other posts pertaining to Elance or Get a free lancer.

HOME BASED INTERNET JOBS –BECOME A FREELANCER

2008-09-24T04:33:00.000-07:00

If you have typed words like internet jobs are home based jobs you would have found thousands of pages and in most of the pages it is the same, pay some money to get those jobs. I don’t know how many of you have already fallen for the scam and lost money, but in this article I will direct you to jobs where you don’t have to pay a dime to get the job you like.

Now, the easiest and trust worthy jobs on internet are working as a Freelancer. Many of you would have heard the word freelancer, but what is this free lancer.

Well freelancer service is providing service or completing a project and earning money which is fixed prior to the start of the project. The important things you are employed by any organisation, meaning you are the boss of yourself. The earning potential depends on the skill level which you posses and also the project that you can get by convincing the project owner.

The advantages:

You are your own boss, no one to pressure you or harass you.

· You get to work at your convenient time, if you are a student or house wives or looking for part time work this is the best choice.

· You get to work what you like the most, as you are the one choosing which project to wok you can work what you are good at and what you like.

· Depending on your skill level you get to make extra cash for gas or for college fees or some even make a good living out of it.

The disadvantage;

· As in every profession being a free lancer has its own disadvantages, like lot of competition .Remember you are competing against people around the world who have access to internet.

· The fee level may be very low, because there are people competing around the world a person from Asia is ready to work for $1 which in his country currency is 60-70 and this might be the reason why the fee level will be very low.

· There are high chances you might get scammed once you finish the work. Nothing to worry I have given what precaution you should take before you start a project as to not get scammed.

Now then you know what is freelancing all about, if you are ready now we will proceed to the part in which I describe where to get those projects, more importantly where to get the projects without paying a single dime.

For starters I would say there are two really good sites;

Elance

Get a freelancer

I recommend both these sites for many reason, one being I worked in these sites and made quite bit of money .Importantly for starters these provide many projects. Now how to get project, its simple just stick to the protocol I have given:

Complete your entire profile, no matter how insignificant you think this is very important.

Once done you can browse through the projects posted by various providers and start bidding on those projects.

These are the general rules, I have written complete details on individual sites in different posts like How to be the top dog in elance and also in the post get a freelancer do’s and don’ts, You can go through them if you like to get more details.

Now back to basics, How to get projects,

Make your profile look appealing; when the service buyer reads it he should feel that you are professional.

When you bid for the project send in your resume .If you are bidding for a project just words like” I can do it” or “I am ready” does not get your project, be polite but have a resume which speaks you mean work.

Send in sample work when it is needed.

Bid cleverly, check what others are bidding and if you think your bid is good to you and also is in range with other bidders then that’s a clever a bid.

Keep in contact with the project buyers you have worked with, it’s important as they will be able to give you other projects.

Don’t forget those reviews, this is highly important and can get you lot of projects.

Well that’s for basics , I suggest you go through the post ,Be smart and don’t get scammed, in this post I have discussed in detail how not to get scammed while providing your services.

Thank you for reading my article I hope it has helped at least few people, I will be happy to answer your questions and will be even happier to read your comments.