5 Online resources for freelancers

Whether you are a working professional or a student, freelancing is always a good idea. Not only do you get to earn some extra moolah, but you even get the opportunity to hone your skills. To top that, it also adds to your knowledge and makes for an impressive resume. And finding freelance work is not as difficult as you might think. Companies are increasingly looking to tap into the freelance workforce to get small jobs done quickly and without having to hire a person on their pay-roll. Also, the vibrant startup scene has opened up a lot of opportunities for freelancers. Start-ups are always on the lookout for people to do small jobs for them. The reason these startups prefer outsourcing the job is that they usually function on shoe-string budgets. There are many sites where you can look for freelance jobs, Elance being the most popular of the lot. Here, we take a look at some of the alternatives to Elance you can look at. Click here for full story