Hi,
As per the title I am looking to get into freelancing with a few friends and was interesting in finding out how you folks source work and do you use any resources, agencies etc?
We will be specialising in Web Application & Cloud Development using Microsoft technology stack (ASP.NET, C#, Web API, Azure etc) and provide consultancy servicces covering Data (ETL, warehousing, migration and architectural guidance), Information Technology, Business Development and Support services.
The plan is to start with a small contract, something cheap for us but one that we can deliver to a high quality on time and budget however we know that most companies don't respond to direct communication for work. With that in mind do you folks think a jobs portal like upwork.com and peopleperhour.com both which seem to let freelancers find work and organisations advertise work to hire freelancers.
Just how good are these sites as I half suspect they are honey traps to net freelancers for recruitments agencies and/or marketing purposes.
I have seen some sites that allow you to bid for work but is this really viable and would we be competing with cheap labour e.g. in India who would offer to do the work for a 1/4 of the cost?
We have a pretty ambitious plan for the business e.g. not having a physical office working virtual via remote collaboration using tools like Skype etc.
Appreciate the feedback.
Regards,
Trevor
As per the title I am looking to get into freelancing with a few friends and was interesting in finding out how you folks source work and do you use any resources, agencies etc?
We will be specialising in Web Application & Cloud Development using Microsoft technology stack (ASP.NET, C#, Web API, Azure etc) and provide consultancy servicces covering Data (ETL, warehousing, migration and architectural guidance), Information Technology, Business Development and Support services.
The plan is to start with a small contract, something cheap for us but one that we can deliver to a high quality on time and budget however we know that most companies don't respond to direct communication for work. With that in mind do you folks think a jobs portal like upwork.com and peopleperhour.com both which seem to let freelancers find work and organisations advertise work to hire freelancers.
Just how good are these sites as I half suspect they are honey traps to net freelancers for recruitments agencies and/or marketing purposes.
I have seen some sites that allow you to bid for work but is this really viable and would we be competing with cheap labour e.g. in India who would offer to do the work for a 1/4 of the cost?
We have a pretty ambitious plan for the business e.g. not having a physical office working virtual via remote collaboration using tools like Skype etc.
Appreciate the feedback.
Regards,
Trevor
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