June 15th, 2006
Bill Gates has announced of his decision to resign from Microsoft in 2008 and focus on Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Two successors are Ray Ozzie, 50 and Craig Mundie, 56.
Bill Gates did not comment his decision and it is not yet clear why he decided to resign. He will stay with Microsoft for two years more – enough time to change his mind.
[tags]Bill Gates, Microsoft[/tags]
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June 15th, 2006
I admit it is hard to keep an eye on all great resources for freelancers and home workers (it is still harder to bid for projects on numerous boards and follow our Winning strategies) popping up every week. But I try.
What is a good freelance website from my point of view?
- Firstly, it has a list of projects suitable for me to bid for. The list is regularly updated and new projects are added at least on a daily basis.
- Secondly, user interface and general website functioning. I can easily find the information, scan and filter projects, communicate with the buyers and be sure you will get your pay once the job is done.
That’s it. There are dozens of freelance sites out there that unfortunately most do not meet these two criteria (from my point of view).
iFreelance does. I would not say they have thousands of projects, but what I can see is that they progress fast. The service is new, but I could spot them advertised online in many places. And I like their interface – it makes me stay on their website for longer.
You as a service provider will be charged a fee for completed projects. The buyers will pay you by PayPal, money order or check. In case you have more questions go to the FAQ section and find answers to all your queries.
At iFreelance the competition is cut throat. When I see 82 bidders per project I think there is no much sense to become bidder #83. But we should improve our skills to outstand and keep trying.
If you need more resources with freelance projects check these popular services (aff):
FreelanceWorkExchange.com
RentaCoder.com
eLance.com
Summary: a nice freelance resource. New and developing at a fast pace. If you make some money from freelnace sites, then iFreelance should be on your list.
[tags]freelance jobs, work at home, home business, coder, freelancer[/tags]
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June 15th, 2006
Does your home business aimed at your local community? You need to advertise your products and services at your home city? Well, in addition to Yellow Pages and local classifieds you should have a look what three top search engine (Google, Yahoo!, MSN) have to offer. They have much improved the options for marketing local businesses and I am sure will help with your efforts to expand your market. Check the guide links and options (Matt compiled a short, but ultimate list of the current local Intenet marketing options):
The question is: do your prospects search for your products and services on the Internet?
Summary: I think that great majority goes the old tested and trusted way: open your local Yellow Pages and make a call. But the situation is likely to change within a couple next years. It is better to start early to fill the niche and to feel comfortable in a few years when the competition in local Internet marketing will get tough. Have a look at the traditional Internet search scene: those websites that were started 5-8 years back did not gain much profit at that time. And now they are on top of Google and generate very nice income. Do not miss your chance.
[tags]Internet marketing, affiliate marketing, local marketing, home business, work at home[/tags]
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