Many people are self-employed, and the numbers are only going to increase in the future. Freelance jobs offer more flexibility, you can work from any place you want and can also choose your work hours.
“This naturally allows you to be completely focused while working and you can also devote enough time to your family and friends,” explained Issa Asad Florida entrepreneur and businessman since 1996. Mr. Asad is the CEO of Q Link Wireless, Hello Mobile, and Quadrant Holdings, all located in South Florida. He is also the author of 4 e-commerce and marketing e-books that can be purchased on Amazon.
Now, the problem is it is very difficult to find a genuine freelance site as there are frauds all around. Does this mean you cannot enjoy the benefits of being a freelancer? Of course, you can!
Here, Issa Asad Reveals Freelance Sites That Offer You Side Money:
Toptal
This is a popular freelance network of the best digital designers and software engineers from all over the world. The screening process that this company follows just selects 3 percent of talent in various categories. So, if you are lucky enough to get accepted then you will be a part of a community of highly talented people.
Toptal allows you to choose if you want to work full-time, part-time, or on an hourly basis, and you also decide your own rates. The best thing about this freelance network is that it even screens clients and works with the best companies. So, you will always have interesting clients and projects to work for.
99 Designs
99 Designs is yet another freelance job site but it is different. It is a platform for designers only and the job that you get will be in form of contents. Instead of going through every single resume and portfolios the clients here set a budget, crowdsource their projects, and offer instructions. The designers then submit their work, and at the end of the week the best design is chosen and the designer gets paid.
Upwork
Two popular networks, oDesk, and Elance merged in 2014 to create Upwork, which is the biggest network for any freelancer. It has more than 4 million clients, over 10 million registered freelancers, and every year about 3 million jobs are posted.
Whether you are a photographer, legal aide, architect, or a writer, you definitely have something for you here. You can choose to sign up for long or short-term projects and get paid on per-project or on an hourly basis. The site is very easy to understand and use, and a time-tracker, payment protection plan, and chat features make thing easier.
About The Author
Issa Asad
Issa Asad is a well-respected entrepreneur, best-selling author and marketing strategist from South Florida. With over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications, technology and marketing industries.
