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Rundown of Rapid Prototyping Tools

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:44 +0000

Getting what you want out of a technology project starts with knowing what you want. One of the best ways to explore your problem is by building many quick and dirty (even non-functional) prototypes, and using this discovery process to refine and perfect your idea. The Paper Prototype Regardless of what you’re …

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Rundown of Rapid Prototyping Tools

New Community Site and Help Center

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:44 +0000

You may have noticed that we recently unveiled a new & improved Community site and Help Center, making it easier to interact with the oDesk community and find answers to your questions. Here’s what’s new: All community feedback in one place We have turned off the UserVoice site and are collecting …

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New Community Site and Help Center

New and Improved Reports Make Managing Work Easier

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:44 +0000

Buyers, providers and staffing managers now have access to our new suite of reports that make managing your work life easier. We’ve added the most requested reports, made them easier to read, provided both summary and detailed views, and made it possible to select the specific date range you need. For …

4 Tips for Managing Your Freelancers and Contract Workers This Summer

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:43 +0000

Summertime is here, and for a lot of providers that means a change in routine. As the buyer, this can be a challenging time to get your deadlines met and your expectations fulfilled. Here are some tips for managing your providers this summer, so you can both keep the season productive …

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4 Tips for Managing Your Freelancers and Contract Workers This Summer

Quality Health Insurance for Contractors, Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:43 +0000

Being an independent contractor comes with a lot of benefits, including the freedom to work when and where you want. Until now, those benefits didn’t usually include affordable health insurance options. But, that all changes today. oDesk is now making health insurance available to all of our U.S.-based users. On behalf …

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Quality Health Insurance for Contractors, Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs

SEO Success: Get Found on the Web in 3 Steps

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:42 +0000

In business, location is everything — and that includes where you are on the Internet. The way people find that online location is through search engines. So, while a pure brick-and-mortar consideration of location involves being on a good street with a highly visible sign, the online version means ranking …

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SEO Success: Get Found on the Web in 3 Steps

5 Things Every Freelancer Should Know About Net Profit and Loss Reports

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:42 +0000

Recently, during an attempt to refinance my home, I was asked to present a year-to-date net profit and loss report on my freelance business. My thought: “But I don’t really own a business.” The loan officer’s response was clear: In the eyes of the bank, to be a freelancer or an independent contractor is to …

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5 Things Every Freelancer Should Know About Net Profit and Loss Reports

Find providers fast & changes to job application quotas

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:42 +0000

This week we have two enhancements to the oDesk service to tell you about. Both of these changes will create a speedier site - something many of our users have been asking for! Faster, more interactive provider search results We’ve made looking for providers easier and faster, helping buyers find the talent …

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Find providers fast & changes to job application quotas

Challenges of International Clients

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:40 +0000

Maintaining strong working relationships over a distance of thousands of miles can be challenging. Services like oDesk and Skype help ease complications, but there are some hurdles that require special attention when working with international clients. Time Zones Depending on how you manage your international clients, time differences can either help …

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Challenges of International Clients

New oDesk Terminology

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:40 +0000

To help new visitors better understand what oDesk is all about and clarify important concepts to all oDesk users, we’ve updated a few of our more commonly used words. What has changed? Old New Buyer Employer Provider Contractor Candidacies Job Applications Job Post and Opening Job Posting Assignment Contract Affiliate / Provider Company Agency Affiliate Manager Staffing Manager Affiliate Contractor Agency Contractor Stipend Weekly Rate Why has oDesk made these changes?

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