4 Fabulous Websites for Finding Freelancers

So you are a solopreneur trying to do it all. Stop it. It is humanly impossible to do everything by yourself and hope to have any quality of life. That's what outsourcing is for. I get it. Money is tight. But  there are affordable options for you to get some things done. Think of it this way: Pay someone $10/hr to do your administrative tasks, so you can earn $200 an hour focusing on your clients. For example, if you have calls coming in, but you're trying to close a deal, you can have an assistant answer or return calls. Or what if you need a need logo or book cover for that e-book you've written. You can hire a graphic designer for that task. You can even have someone manage your social media. Can you imagine how much time that frees up for you to do what you do best? So here are some websites to visit to get started in outsourcing.

1. Fiverr - Have a quick job you need done on the cheap? Fiverr is the place to be. Jobs start at $5 and you can get anything from having someone make a video about your product to having someone screen your calls. While jobs start at $5, you can get upgrades such added for a few dollars more such as 24-hr turnaround.

2. Odesk - When outsourcing tasks, you want some assurance that your work is being done. Odesk has a feature called Work Diary. The freelancer logs into the work diary and while he is completing tasks, it logs and takes snap shots of the work being done. This is done to guarantee that you pay only for the time spent on your project. Also, you can hire an assistant for as little as $3 an hour. Not too shabby. Just be aware that not all freelancers will be based in the U.S.

3. Elance - Great site when looking for more specialized services. Like Odesk, Elance has a feature that allows you to monitor progress on your projects. You pay for work you approve and you can video conference with your team. How awesome is that?!

4. Freelancer - Similar to Elance and Odesk, Freelancer also allows you to track progress on your projects. But Freelancer is a little different. It allows you to have a contest for work you want performed. Great option if you are looking for a logo or other types projects that feature graphics.

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