How to find freelance work

By Catalogs Editorial Staff

Tips for finding profitable, realistic freelance gigs, and avoiding cyber-scams

Many people dream of having the freedom and flexibility to work from home as a freelancer. But of course, the biggest challenge is figuring out how to find freelance work that will pay the bills and provide a reliable income.

Is it possible and/or realistic to make money as a freelancer? The answer is yes. Ironically, the upside to the current global economic downturn is that it has provided an unusual opportunity for freelancers. Companies worldwide are outsourcing work to freelancers in an effort to remain profitable in a dark economic climate.

Major advances in technology, e-communications, and social media have also made it possible for an increasing number of freelancers to work remotely. Thanks to the internet, the puzzle of how to find freelance work has served as the impetus for thousands of newly launched websites listing freelance gigs, online auctions for project outsourcing, and other online resources pertaining to freelancing.

If you are searching for freelance opportunities and virtual job listings, here is a list of some of the most popular and highly rated sites to explore for business ideas including writing and editing jobs, medical and legal transcription jobs, web development and web design jobs, programing jobs, graphic design and illustration, research and social media marketing, data entry, and technical administration.

Web Resources for Freelancers

Finding profitable freelance work is easier to do than ever before. However, due to the increasing availability of freelance work, there has also been an increase in false advertising and work-at-home scams. Before applying for any freelance gigs, or accepting any freelance projects, take the time to read the fine print.

It is important to learn to avoid scams and frauds as you navigate cyberspace researching freelance jobs. Some key warning signs that indicate scams include: job advertisements or postings with exaggerated claims about potential earnings (in other words, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.) Claims of ?inside? information or requirements of money for products or instructions to teach you how the work-at-home plan works.