| Volume 3 Issue 18 | May 5, 2009 |
All About Freelance
Freelancers, start-ups, solo-operators and independent contractors have never had it so good. Nor have business owners who need help for the copy writing, graphic design, programming, IT or other services they supply. In this issue of What Works you'll find my list of top sites for freelance services, along with guides on how to hire freelancers and software that will help productivity if you're a freelancer yourself. This week's Q&A uncovers the best cheap and easy ways to increase your website traffic and build sales. As always, visit our What Works for Business blog for timely ideas and news on the latest solutions for small business.
Cheap and Easy Ways to Boost Web Traffic and Sales
Q. Dear Dan: The current “slowdown” (ummmm, crash?) seems like a good time to spiff up our Internet marketing. What are some things we can do without spending much, if any, money? - Willing but Cashless
A. Dear Willing: One of the best things about marketing online is easy access to business building tools that cost little or nothing to use. Even when budgets tighten, these readily-available tactics can have a real impact on your bottom line.
Freelance Nation10 Top Sites for Freelance Services
By Daniel Kehrer
Hundreds of websites match freelance service providers with eager buyers. Here’s our list of the Top 10 sites…
Design on Demand
By Judy Artunian
Need an ad, a logo, or a re-designed Web site but can’t afford to hire an ad agency? There are thousands of accomplished freelance designers, copywriters and other “creatives” (as they are often called) who offer the same creative services that advertising agencies provide. Read Full Guide
Hiring Freelance Tech Help for Your Business
By John Henshell
You may be a genius when it comes to creating new products and services, but clueless on technology. Try these tips on creating your own geek squad to get the tech help you need...
Doing More
By Kristian Kiehn Holst
These days, the secret to success for freelancers and consultants is being highly productive. These web tools and software can help you work more efficiently...and profitably:
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Money and Finance
FAST TRACK
Quick reads, hot topics and cool tools for your business
Guard Your IP Assets: ProtectedPDF Small Business Edition is a terrific way to guard valuable information your business has in PDF form. This web-based app lets you limit the number of computers a PDF can be viewed on, disable printing or set a variety of permissions.Find Franchises by State: As franchise ownership gains popularity, some of the big chains are selling out of available territories, while many newer brands are available only in select states, making it hard for prospective buyers to find what they want. State Franchises is a new franchise portal that lists franchise opportunities by state. SOLUTION OF THE WEEK
Put Customer Reviews on Your Website:
PowerReviews Express is a new customer reviews solutions designed especially for small retail businesses. In three easy steps, you can integrate a customer reviews function right on your own website. 
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