Getting started on Upwork can be overwhelming for new workers. For companies hiring on Upwork, it can be an equally frustrating process. Feedback from…
It’s not surprising that startups like working with freelancers. You get can a series of specialized, random tasks completed without having to hire anyone…
Upwork recently announced that feedback scores will no longer be displayed on freelancer profiles. The “Job Success” score will instead be the focal point.…
You’ve likely been invited to BYOB to an event or two this year. But have you ever considered BYOF? Upwork, the freelance hiring hub,…
In the middle of streamlining your work and outsourcing non-essential tasks, talking about relationships may seem a little out of place. You chose to…
If you’ve ever tried recruiting freelancers on oDesk (now called Upwork), doing so can feel like herding cats. Why? Well, you essentially have two options: keep the…
Once you’ve created a job posting on oDesk, the applications will start rolling in. If you’ve included some pre-screening questions (as well as an accurate,…
I have several oDesk freelancers on my team who are paid on a monthly basis. When running payroll for the month ended February 2015, I…
As your business begins to develop an outsourcing strategy, knowing where to begin can be overwhelming. From sales to information technology to project management, many various…
This week I received an email from Fabio Rosati, CEO of Elance-oDesk. (You can read Fabio’s email here.) My eyes usually perk up when…