When working through Guru.com, you have the option of using either Guru Invoicing or SafePay for payment. Both payment services are free to Employers. For a risk-free guarantee, SafePay is the way to go. Here are some tips on how to use SafePay. SafePay is the safest method of transaction: When payments are managed through… Read more »
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Monthly Archives:: January 2012
Attracting Quality Talent
When you post a project on Guru.com, you open your door to a broad marketplace of talented Freelancers, eager to send you their quotes. While this method is fast and easy, the positive response and sheer volume of results can be overwhelming. Carefully considering each of the basic elements of your project posting will present a… Read more »
Long-term Customers Equal Long-term Success
Acquiring new customers doesn’t come cheap. The best way to minimize this cost is to turn new acquisitions into long-term customers. The longer you retain a paying customer the greater your ROI (return on investment). Get more bang for your marketing buck by learning to keep your customers longer. Like financial investments, each Employer will… Read more »
How to Effectively Market Yourself and Win Projects
Securing projects in the freelance marketplace can be a job in itself. Regardless of your freelance background, you must be willing to add the roles of businessperson, marketing guru, salesperson, and financial whiz to your list of skills if you want to survive and thrive. Below are items to ponder when creating your customer acquisition… Read more »
Writing a Killer Proposal
On Guru.com, you’ll find literally thousands of work opportunities at your fingertips. To turn these opportunities into paying jobs, you’ll need to do more than send canned proposals to Employers. Submit customized, attention-grabbing proposals Though Employers certainly consider your resume, earnings, and feedback when deciding whether to hire you, your proposal will convince Employers that… Read more »
Project Success with Project Agreements
The Project Agreement is your project contract. It’s wise not to begin the work until you have a mutually approved Project Agreement in place. The binding freeform contract (which is required if you choose to bill through our SafePay service) defines the exact responsibilities of each party. Uploading a Project Agreement will ensure specific objectives… Read more »
