This wqeek, I'm referring you to 3 sites instead of 1, largely because they all supply a similar service; it is just a matter of which one works best for you. Plus I could have included a few more! So I will talk about these sites generally, all as one.
The sites I am referring to are internet marketplaces for freelancers to source work from businesses who are looking to get a specific task completed at a cost effective rate. The simple process is a business posts a certain task they require doing, specialists in that particular area then bid for the work. The customer then chooses who they wish to complete the work and then through the website the customer can manage the fulfillment of the negotiated work contract.
Here is an example; I am starting a business building widgets and I need a logo to put on my business cards, letterheads, cars etc. I post what I am looking for on Elance.com including some background and brief and then wait for the bids to come in. Once the bids are in you can assess not only what they are proposing but their qualifications, ratings, portfolios and skill test scores. You then award the contract to your preferred graphic designer. While they are producing the concepts you can check their timesheets and progress online via the website until you are happy with the completed work. You then simply pay the contractor the amount owed and get possession of the final design. You can then repeat the process for creating the website and so on.
It is a process all business owners go through however by using a website like odesk.com you can access talent and skill sets from around the world, not just in your local area.
However, as with any service especially an online service, it is open to scams so be cautious with who you choose to work with.
The sites provide you with the flexibility to get things done at a cost effective rate in a short period of time. Give it a go with your next project and see the response you get.
Link: elance.com odesk.com guru.com
