2 . BID FOR PROJECTS
What
Freelance via online outsourcing marketplaces . Bid for project based work .
Best sites
Freelancer | Elancer | oDesk | PeoplePerHour | Guru
GGI Verdict
A good starting point if you are new to freelancing as it gives you the opportunity to gain experience , make connections and build a portfolio . Only consider it a long term option if you value the ability to work remotely over a high income . If you are based in one place , aim to graduate from these sites by building your own higher paying local client base using everything you have learned .
GGI Tip
Competition can be fierce and you may find you are often undercut . Invest your time in building an impressive profile to help employers choose quality over price . Read the sites ’ blogs to learn helpful hints and tricks to up your bidding success rate . Follow up bids with a more detailed private message and samples of your work , protected with your copyright or watermark .