Comments on: How To Hire The Freelancer Of Your Dreams http://www.tedbendixson.com/elance/how-to-hire-the-freelancer-of-your-dreams/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:11:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ted http://www.tedbendixson.com/elance/how-to-hire-the-freelancer-of-your-dreams/#comment-15 Ted Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:24:39 +0000 http://www.tedbendixson.com/?p=166#comment-15 It's funny. I swear that some of these people read "The 4 Hour Workweek" and think that gives them a license to take advantage of others. Here's a newsflash. We know what you're up to. It’s funny. I swear that some of these people read “The 4 Hour Workweek” and think that gives them a license to take advantage of others. Here’s a newsflash. We know what you’re up to.

]]> By: Fleire Castro http://www.tedbendixson.com/elance/how-to-hire-the-freelancer-of-your-dreams/#comment-14 Fleire Castro Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:08:58 +0000 http://www.tedbendixson.com/?p=166#comment-14 You get what you paid for indeed. I love how you mentioned that we can smell clients who are looking to make a bargain for miles away. You get what you paid for indeed. I love how you mentioned that we can smell clients who are looking to make a bargain for miles away.

]]> By: Dawn http://www.tedbendixson.com/elance/how-to-hire-the-freelancer-of-your-dreams/#comment-13 Dawn Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:01:25 +0000 http://www.tedbendixson.com/?p=166#comment-13 Ted, that's my favorite kind of freelancer story to hear. And now you're giving to newer freelancers opportunities like the ones you got started with. Awesome on you. Dawn Ippolito vWorker.com Ted, that’s my favorite kind of freelancer story to hear. And now you’re giving to newer freelancers opportunities like the ones you got started with. Awesome on you.

Dawn Ippolito
vWorker.com

]]> By: Ted http://www.tedbendixson.com/elance/how-to-hire-the-freelancer-of-your-dreams/#comment-12 Ted Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:26:58 +0000 http://www.tedbendixson.com/?p=166#comment-12 I totally agree Ajeva. I find that the best clients are the ones who have been doing this for quite some time, the seasoned pros if you will. These people tend to know what they want, and they usually have a much more flexible timeline. They also understand that online growth, just like real world growth, takes time. They aren't the sort of people who get into online business because they think they can make a bunch of money really fast. BTW, one thing I really can't stand is when somebody comes to me with something that was due three days ago, expecting me to drop everything I'm doing and get it done right now. It's incredibly disrespectful, and it reeks of a lack of planning and professionalism. I totally agree Ajeva. I find that the best clients are the ones who have been doing this for quite some time, the seasoned pros if you will. These people tend to know what they want, and they usually have a much more flexible timeline. They also understand that online growth, just like real world growth, takes time. They aren’t the sort of people who get into online business because they think they can make a bunch of money really fast.

BTW, one thing I really can’t stand is when somebody comes to me with something that was due three days ago, expecting me to drop everything I’m doing and get it done right now. It’s incredibly disrespectful, and it reeks of a lack of planning and professionalism.

]]> By: Ajeva http://www.tedbendixson.com/elance/how-to-hire-the-freelancer-of-your-dreams/#comment-11 Ajeva Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:46:44 +0000 http://www.tedbendixson.com/?p=166#comment-11 I've never encountered someone writing about this on the web until I came across this post one fine day. I'd say good points you've got there, Ted. Sometimes, clients or service buyers are having this adrenaline rush to hire asap that they forget to prepare how the project will be done. So, they pass on the problem.. confusing the freelancer more... and we come up with a wreck of a project gone wrong ( and way over the budget ). I believe communication is the key here and yes, you'll definitely get what you pay for. It doesn't hurt to pay a bit higher so long as you won't have repeat projects or headaches from a big mess. I’ve never encountered someone writing about this on the web until I came across this post one fine day. I’d say good points you’ve got there, Ted. Sometimes, clients or service buyers are having this adrenaline rush to hire asap that they forget to prepare how the project will be done. So, they pass on the problem.. confusing the freelancer more… and we come up with a wreck of a project gone wrong ( and way over the budget ). I believe communication is the key here and yes, you’ll definitely get what you pay for. It doesn’t hurt to pay a bit higher so long as you won’t have repeat projects or headaches from a big mess.

]]> By: Ted http://www.tedbendixson.com/elance/how-to-hire-the-freelancer-of-your-dreams/#comment-10 Ted Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:12:40 +0000 http://www.tedbendixson.com/?p=166#comment-10 Thanks Dawn, I got my start on Vworker.com. Back then it was RentACoder, of course, but it's a great place for freelancers to build up an online reputation and a client base. I started off with side projects to do during my time off, and I eventually got so many clients I could finally afford to quit my day job. Haven't looked back since. -Ted Bendixson Thanks Dawn,

I got my start on Vworker.com. Back then it was RentACoder, of course, but it’s a great place for freelancers to build up an online reputation and a client base. I started off with side projects to do during my time off, and I eventually got so many clients I could finally afford to quit my day job. Haven’t looked back since.

-Ted Bendixson

]]> By: Dawn http://www.tedbendixson.com/elance/how-to-hire-the-freelancer-of-your-dreams/#comment-9 Dawn Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:13:07 +0000 http://www.tedbendixson.com/?p=166#comment-9 Ted, You've written a good article for outsourcers new to the online markets. It’s nice to see advice from someone with experience on both the worker and employer sides of outsourcing. It’s nice also to hear a freelance writer’s sharing his honest opinion about the prospects for eBooks. Thanks for giving vWorker a mention, and I’m glad to read that you’ve had success online and are sharing your tips. I wish you the best with your future projects. Dawn Ippolito vWorker Ted,

You’ve written a good article for outsourcers new to the online markets. It’s nice to see advice from someone with experience on both the worker and employer sides of outsourcing. It’s nice also to hear a freelance writer’s sharing his honest opinion about the prospects for eBooks.

Thanks for giving vWorker a mention, and I’m glad to read that you’ve had success online and are sharing your tips. I wish you the best with your future projects.

Dawn Ippolito
vWorker

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