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If you don't know how to spend your Upwork Connects, you could end up without a job or wait for the next month to get your free Connects again. Connects are the form of currency that you use to find a job on Upwork. It's a control system to prevent freelancers from applying for all the jobs posted there. If this currency system is not in place, it will be more difficult for the client to find the right person for the job.   As with any legal tender, it's limited so spend it wisely. So, in this article, I will teach you how to use your Upwork Connects to their full potential. I will explain how to evaluate a job posting and choose the best one for you. I cannot guarantee that you will find a job. However, knowing how to evaluate job postings alone will ensure you have Connects ready to spend when the right job comes along.  How to Use Your Upwork Connects Upwork has a monthly Connects plan. Each month, you get ten Connects, but they dry up quickly. So, you need to

   Remote work is a great way to increase productivity and reduce overhead office costs. However, choosing the right remote work tools and apps can be daunting. In this article, I'll cover four factors you must consider when choosing the right remote work tools and a recent discovery of a cost and time-saving remote work software that I'm sure will benefit you and your team. Project Management Software  It's safe to say that project management software has made huge strides in the last decade. With project management software, your team members can stay organized and productive. You can even keep track of their progress through a transparent and centralized project tracker. There are several different project management software options today, but some stand out as the best overall; what should you look for in a good project management software? Here are four factors.  1. User-friendly interface Project management software should be easy to use a

The proposal is one of the most critical parts of the freelance job process. The good news is that it's very easy to write a winning proposal—and the bad news is that you need to write it well. In this post, I'll share with you everything you need to know about writing a proposal and how to ensure that you'll get noticed by the client. Writing a Winning Proposal on Upwork Your proposal serves as an introduction to you, your services, and your work. In other words, it's the first step toward showing prospective clients what you can do for them. It's a tool to let potential clients know you are the solution to their problems.  In your Upwork proposal, don't try to get the client to hire you; capture their attention and get them to invite you to talk about the project. If you get an invite from a client, your proposal does what it's supposed to do.  Characteristics of a poorly written proposal Before I talk about a good proposal's ch

I frequent Upwork groups on Facebook, and while browsing the other day, I saw Florence's Facebook post. He said: I think this Upwork platform is for those that have started working there already. Not for beginners! How can a newbie get a job? Even after shuffling the requirements to entry-level, those hirers would still be asking for 90% JSS with past works, and it's so annoying... I don't think the platform is well-organized, and it's also full of scammers. Please, I will be glad to know if you have any other Freelancing platforms that are better. Niche: Accounting, Finance, Data entry. The post piqued my interest, so I asked permission from Florence if could get a screenshot of his FB post and write an article about it. Why? Because it's loaded. In this post, I will answer some of the points he raised in the hope of sharing my learning and experience with others who might also be frustrated with not finding clients on Upwork or any other platforms. 

Fake jobs are everywhere—and freelancing sites are no exception. As we all know, if you're looking for work online, you'll find plenty of opportunities to take on freelance projects. However, this doesn't necessarily mean you should jump at the first opportunity you come across. Why? Because many of those opportunities turn out to be fake. But how can you spot a scammer from a legitimate job posting? If you are a first-time work-from-home freelancer, this article is for you. I've compiled a list of five red flags that will let you know if you are about to sign up for a scam job. Let's take a look at them now. Telltale signs that a job is a scam Most of the online platforms that offer paid jobs offer legitimate paying jobs. There are legitimate clients out there with business problems that can only be solved with the help of a freelancer.  However, in between these legitimate jobs, hide a sinister world of scammers who look for people like you and me to take ad

When starting your own freelance business, there's no one-size-fits-all path. However, this post will help you to create the perfect client experience from day one.  The first step to getting clients is to make them aware that you're available to work for them. The second step is to get in front of the right people to hire you.  How to get your first client as a freelancer in 6 simple steps The internet is a crowded place. There's so much information available to the average business person that it can be overwhelming to sort through what's worth your time and what's not. You may wonder where to turn if you're starting and looking to start a new project. The good news is that you have plenty of freelance opportunities to create and build a thriving business. But first, you'll need to know what you're doing before starting. I've written this article to help you figure out how to get your first client as a freelancer in 6 simple steps.  1. Figu

If you want to succeed as a freelancer, you must avoid falling into traps that are too easy to fall into when you're just starting. When you're thinking about earning money as a freelancer because bills are due, you need to put food on the table, or you have medical bills, reputation isn't the most important thing on your mind. After all, what could you lose, right?  Here is a short answer:  You can lose everything if you don't build a good reputation. The best way to protect yourself is to get a good reputation. Here are seven ways you can avoid hurting your reputation as a freelancer 1. Freelancing is a business venture Like any other business, you must manage your freelancing endeavour carefully. There is much competition in this market. You need to get an excellent online reputation like any other business. Otherwise, you might be missing out on clients. Would you do business with someone with a poor reputation? No, right? If you don't protect your