Elance.com is a great place to find work as a freelancer, or hire freelancers if you are looking to outsource your work. The site features a counter for services delivered and currently stands at $286, 911, 548! As a provider, you are required to build your professional profile to showcase your talents. This will make it easier for employers to determine if you are right for the job. There are many resources available to you as a provider on Elance. You can access the Water Cooler, which is a forum for all Elance users. There are many categories in the Water Cooler that include: the conference room, the help desk, the suggestion box, the break room, the boiler room, announcements, and archives.

Elance UserVoice is another area you can explore where you can vote on suggestions, or make your own suggestion to improve the site. When you get paid for a job, you can get a check or transfer the money to PayPal. You can also use the wire transfer service, or deposit the money to a prepaid credit card. Keep in mind that there are various fees and membership dues that Elance requires. You can sign up for a basic free membership, but it is suggested to upgrade to a paying account to get the full benefits of the site.

As a buyer/employer, there are over 158, 410 providers available to you. All you need to do is post a project/job and wait for “bids.” These bids are from providers who are interested in working with you, and you will need to go through their profile carefully to choose a suitable winner for your job.

You can follow Elance on Twitter or Facebook to see new articles and tips on both freelancing as a provider and hiring as an employer. This is a perfect site for any professional working in the programming, designing, writing, marketing, administration or consulting fields; or anyone looking to hire a professional.