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What are the common pitfalls to avoid when hiring freelancers?

February, 07, 2023 by Vera Gavizon author workhoppers

Hiring freelancers can be a great way to get work done quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively, but it’s not without risks. Freelancers are not employees and often work remotely, so it’s essential to have clear expectations, guidelines and communication from the start. Here are seven common pitfalls to avoid when hiring freelancers: 1- Not setting clear… Read the full article

Comment Rédiger Offre d’Emploi qui Attire des Pigistes

January, 10, 2023 by Vera Gavizon author workhoppers

Il existe de nombreux articles écrits sur la façon d’attirer les meilleurs talents avec un bon poste. Cependant, il n’y a pas beaucoup d’informations sur la façon de rédiger une offre d’emploi qui attire le bon pigiste. Inspiré du livre électronique de Linkedin basé sur une analyse de 4,5 millions d’emplois, ce blog abordera les… Read the full article

The Top 6 Personality Traits that Make Social Media Marketers Successful

January, 09, 2023 by Workhoppers' Team author workhoppers

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Being a social media marketer has its perks, especially if you are a freelancer. From flexible hours, to working on interesting projects for multiple clients (which means you’re never bored) –the list is endless. But it’s not for everyone. The multi-faceted nature of the job requires certain personality traits that translate into skills for success… Read the full article

How to Pay Freelancers : Hourly vs Fixed

August, 14, 2022 by Linda Singer author workhoppers

When you decide you want to hire a freelancer some things are pretty clear; you will need to post and advertise your job where you will state the skills you need, provide an idea of the timeline and establish a budget. But things can get confusing when it comes to deciding on how to pay… Read the full article

Tips to Hiring Freelance Writers for Affiliate Marketing

February, 07, 2022 by Guest Contributor author workhoppers

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If you run affiliate websites you will no doubt realize that the most time consuming task that you have to do is creating content. If you want to scale your website you will therefore need to outsource some of your content creation. Hiring freelance writers for that purpose is often the most efficient strategy. Finding… Read the full article

How To Write a Job Posting To Attract Top Freelancers

January, 05, 2022 by Vera Gavizon author workhoppers

There are many articles written about how to attract top talent with a good job post. However, there is not much information to be found on how to write a job posting to specifically attract freelancers and/or professionals for flexible jobs. Inspired by Linkedin’s e-book based on an analysis of 4.5 million jobs, this blog… Read the full article

Guide to working with freelancers

December, 07, 2021 by Vera Gavizon author workhoppers

The demands for a growing business can quickly outgrow a staff’s bandwidth to meet them. Hiring freelancers can be an effective way to keep things running smoothly. This guide will help companies master the integration process of freelancers into the company, providing the right conditions for success when working with freelancers. This can mean welcoming… Read the full article

Benefits in Outsourcing freelancers in your city

November, 16, 2021 by Linda Singer author workhoppers

There are many benefits for companies in outsourcing freelancers in their city and these must be considered when looking at the different options of on-line talent marketplaces. Not all marketplaces make it easy to find a local freelancer. Thanks to Talent Marketplaces on the web, companies now have access to a vast army of potential… Read the full article

The many benefits of Hiring Freelancers For your Start-Up

November, 16, 2021 by Guest Contributor author workhoppers

Read on and learn why hiring freelancers for your start-up is key to get you off the ground and running. Companies of every size today are hiring freelancers for all types and sizes of projects. Long gone are the days when freelancing was considered a hobby or a cheap method to get work done. Nowadays,… Read the full article

What’s Unique About Freelancing in Canada?

January, 27, 2021 by Workhoppers' Team author workhoppers

Freelancing in Canada is one of the best places for self-employed workers! Canadians have always known that Canada is a special place to live and work. But here’s why freelancing in Canada is particularly awesome: Freelancing in Canada is Flexible Firstly, workplace flexibility is more common as technology erodes the traditional 9-5 jobs. Therefore, companies… Read the full article