An easy way to raise some cash fast is to work as an Administrative Assistant.
Usually, this means doing things like record-keeping, database entry, and other
repetitive tasks; however, in other situations, it might mean something like
submitting links to directories, managing an affiliate program, or something like
that.
Whatever the case may be, the only requirement is usually that you be good with
computers and with the Microsoft Office suite of products. Other than that, you
will probably be given a detailed set of instructions that explain exactly what you
should be doing on a daily basis.
When looking for administrative assistant jobs, a good place to look is
www.elance.com. If you need immediate payment, you should look for one-time,
small jobs. Put in a low bid; and offer to work around the clock until you complete
it. If you do a good job, there’s a chance the client will release the funds to you
within days, which you can then transfer to your PayPal account.
Alternatively, you can pick up very large jobs; and require clients to make a
deposit of, say, 30% on acceptance of your bid. This means that you will get 30%
of the project’s full cost as soon as you are hired, which you can immediately
transfer to your PayPal account and then deposit in your bank.
As a final note, one key to doing well with these types of projects is to make
credible bids. You can do this by writing a proposal that is specifically tailored to
the project, rather than just writing something generic. You can also do this by
submitting samples of your relevant work, a copy of your resume, and anything
else that might provide pertinent information to the job poster.
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Method #7: Become a Freelance
Writer
Before we get into this one, it’s important to keep in mind that freelance writing is
not for everyone. If, today, you don’t feel comfortable with your writing skills, then
using them to make money is perhaps not the best way to go. Even if you work
very hard, it is unlikely that you will be able to transform your skills significantly
enough to make money with your writing in the short run. In the long run,
however, this might be a viable strategy.
On the other hand, if you feel comfortable with your writing, then freelancing is an
excellent way to make money fast online. With that said, let’s take at your two
major options when it comes to sources of freelance writing jobs.
Sites for Freelancers
If you decide to become a freelance writer, there are two important sites you
should join: www.guru.com and www.elance.com. These sites allow freelancers
to post bids on tens of thousands of writing, translation, graphic design,
programming, and administrative assistant projects.
Although you can join both sites for free, you will quickly see why it is a good idea
to upgrade your account for at least one of the sites. Upgrading will enable you to
bid on more categories of projects and also to bid on more projects within each
category. It will also demonstrate your credibility to project posters.
If you decide to upgrade your Elance account, you may want to consider adding
the “writing and translation” category, as well as the “marketing and advertising”
category. Even though “marketing and advertising” includes many non-writing
projects, it includes things such as special report-writing, salesletter-writing, and
ad-writing. If you’re a good writer and have a background in IM, you’ll be
especially well suited to these types of jobs.
When usingElance and Guru, it is important to note that individuals with good
reputations tend to receive the most projects. And there’s a good reason for this:
they have the most credibility; and this is what project posters want in
freelancers.