Posts Tagged: bidding

How to Effectively Market Yourself and Win Projects

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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

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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 »

Scarce Project Details

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To maximize your success, your proposals should include thoughtful cost and time estimates. However, Employers sometimes post vague project descriptions because they don’t understand the full scope of their project or the costs involved. Employers look to experts like you to help them articulate their project and determine a fair price. General Tips Include a… Read more »