2022-01-21 11:49
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Read More
Blog Directory > Business Blogs > Careers & Industries Blogs > Home - Certified Freelance careers-and-industries Blog >
Home - Certified Freelance Blog
certifiedfreelance.com
Tags:
freelancing
paying job
dropbox
hrefhttp
healthy cash flow
freelancing story
sss contribution
rate
file request
smart postpaid account
If there's one work where you can explore the best earning possibility plus the freedom of choosing what to work on, freelance job is what you are looking for.
2016-04-26 01:24
Facebook Share
Twitter Share
Google+ Share
Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4fAYWV8sSk
If you have turned t… Read More
2015-12-01 12:56
Facebook Share
Twitter Share
Google+ Share
Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiKpSjJPwXc
In this video, I wil… Read More
2015-10-12 15:00
One of the major differences between working a 9-5 job and working as a freelancer is the unpredictability of income. Unlike your regular job, you get a specific or a more regula… Read More
2015-09-05 06:57
Facebook Share
Twitter Share
Google+ Share
Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYGZ_BNVySM
In my previous video… Read More
2015-08-28 16:05
[spp-ctabuttons]
This month of August marks my sixth year as a freelancer and I tell you, It’s just unbelievable. But the good thing is, it’s for real and working online, at you… Read More
2015-07-28 17:16
It’s a common question that people ask me how do I get a high paying freelance job. Well, today, I’ll share with you my thoughts why this question isn’t something you shoul… Read More
2015-06-27 14:46
I’ve worked in the call center for over four years until I finally turned to full time online freelance work. While the world hasn’t changed much for me durin… Read More
2015-06-22 14:46
[spp-ctabuttons]
There will always be life’s struggles. But for someone who’s battled Guillain-Barre Syndrome and got bed ridden for a while, getting back on your feet and… Read More
2015-06-19 04:05
Whether you use Dropbox or not, you will like this latest feature that was added called, File Requests. With this feature you’ll be able to:
Request files from anyone by givi… Read More
2015-06-06 14:52
[spp-ctabuttons]
As a first episode of this show, let me just give you a brief background about myself, what this show is all about, and what inspired me to start this one.
Prior to m… Read More
2015-05-06 00:04
Facebook Share
Twitter Share
Google+ Share
Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umtp70lM7u4
oDesk has relaunched… Read More
2015-05-05 13:00
oDesk, then oDesk-Elance (or Elance-oDesk) and now, uPwork. If you’re an oDesker, don’t be surprised if you login today or tomorrow and find that you’re getting redirected… Read More
2015-04-24 09:49
For someone whose bread and butter relies on one machine, choosing the right computer for your online work shouldn’t be left to the sales guy to decide. You need to know what… Read More
2015-03-30 01:22
March 31st will be a historic day for freelancers on oDesk when the new membership starts to roll out. And just as expected, this new oDesk membership scheme marks another tell tale sig… Read More
2015-03-28 15:33
If you’re planning to go on a road trip or a vacation to the province, be sure to have your iPad ready as a backup to make sure you have a hassle free and stress free bonding time with… Read More
2014-11-21 00:47
If fast food and instant noodles are not good for your health, one thing that will sure have a good effect on your freelance career is to be quick, be fast. Don’t be just on time… Read More
2014-08-26 00:00
If you’re working as a freelancer, think of yourself as a doctor. You are someone who provides a solution, a recommendation, or a prescription. But there are a lot of doctors. You can… Read More
2014-08-25 07:55
Whether it’s a past client or a prospect, follow up can do wonders on your business acquisition and retention strategy. Unfortunately, follow up is something that most f… Read More
2014-08-16 14:04
This is a first in a series of Getting Started articles I am compiling. This may not be applicable to all since computers are a common household appliance these days. But when I was still st… Read More
2014-04-12 10:08
Freelancer.com has freshly released it’s Messenger App and if you haven’t seen it, here’s a brief rundown on what to expect. Unfortunately, the app is only available to And… Read More
2014-03-31 00:23
Back in 1998, my sister Rebecca studied computer secretarial in one of the colleges in Olongapo City. One of her subjects is stenography and typing. She bought an old typewriter and a bunch… Read More
2014-02-06 15:57
In the next few days, I’ll be releasing the first episode of The Certified Freelance Podcast. It’s my long awaited personal project that I’ve finally manage to put togethe… Read More
2014-01-26 16:42
The news about the availability of NBI Clearance online application is a good welcome to 2014. It does not (yet) totally make the whole process internet based but it will greatly reduce the… Read More
2013-12-18 23:16
One of the questions I’ve raised before is “Which is the better freelance site, oDesk or Elance?” That is of course not a very easy one to answer. For one, they both have t… Read More
2013-12-17 03:28
Being overworked can be fatal. And that’s the sad truth on what happened with Indonesian copywriter, Mita Diran. In the last tweet that Mita Diran posted last December 14 on her… Read More
2013-12-14 14:51
When I was working in the call center, my family enjoyed the benefits of a Maxicare insurance. It covered both outpatient services as well as admissions. The maximum benefit is an eye poppin… Read More
2013-02-06 15:31
One of the realities of freelancing is that projects are not (always) long term. They can be a one off job of say, setting up an autoresponder, installing and configuring WordPress, editing… Read More
2013-02-01 06:22
One of the great opportunity of being a freelancer is the chance to meet different people. You won’t probably see them personally but virtually you’ll learn a good lot from them… Read More
2013-01-30 13:13
Every Elance contractor knows how important it is to have available connects. Simply put, connects will determine if you are eligible to submit a proposal for a project under the category yo… Read More
2013-01-30 10:26
Finding a freelance job is one of the most time consuming process. There are distractions, diversions and sooner or later, you will find yourself no longer doing what you’re suppose to… Read More
2013-01-25 09:55
When you work on your own and have a control of your time and nobody kicks in to correct you like your supervisor does, you can easily build a bad habit that can become a disease to your fre… Read More
2013-01-24 04:37
oDesk, one of the pioneer in online job bidding and freelance sites recently released the oDesk contractor manual. It’s a very informative and well thought idea considering that there… Read More
2013-01-22 08:52
There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when we talk about how to be productive at work. Office productivity can be affected by the tools you use, the communication channels yo… Read More
2012-12-31 05:17
JotForm is a web based form builder founded by Aytekin Tank in 2005. It offers a WYSIWYG drag and drop builder interface with lots of features up its sleeves. This JotForm review may not be… Read More
2012-12-24 06:20
13th Month Pay is one of the most awaited December perks for everyone who works in the Philippines. And for someone who’s just started with freelance work, this may be something you ha… Read More
2012-12-10 14:45
Most Filipino freelancers suffer from what I call “The Employee Mindset”. And this is preventing them from getting clients who treat them with respect, consult them on their opin… Read More
2012-11-23 17:11
Elance vs oDesk is like the Mayweather and Pacquiao of the freelance world. They are both one of the best in their league. Unlike a boxing a match, the question of which is the better freela… Read More
2012-11-16 16:00
In this era of virtual collaborative work, the tools you use can make a big difference at how successful your projects would turn out. As a freelancer, I’ve come across various tools t… Read More
2012-11-14 07:51
Work as a freelancer and you can earn a six figure income! Get paid in dollars. Never have to commute to go to work. And yes, you can do it at your own home. That sounds a lot like an advert… Read More
2012-10-10 23:10
You’ll open up your email one day and you’ll find amongst the unread, a notification that your project is now closed. Only a few days ago, the client was chatting with you on how… Read More
2012-10-06 03:35
Working as a freelancer may be just a part time job to help you eke out a living or earn an extra income. But what if you’ve reached a point and decided to quit your other job and pur… Read More
2012-09-16 02:30
The ability to work from anywhere with just your laptop is one of the perks of being a freelancer. You can stay inside malls, a hotel lobby, coffe shop or just about anywhere, as long as the… Read More
2012-09-15 02:10
Let’s face it, you are dismayed many times when an idea comes up and you are off your desktop or laptop and all you got is your mobile phone or tablet.
I’ve felt the same way too… Read More
2012-09-14 02:03
The week is almost over and before the weekend comes let me share a couple things that’s been getting a lot of my attention this week. You may not be seeing me writing regular posts in… Read More
2012-08-19 16:22
Many of you are probably on the same boat where I am right now, renting a place where you have your office and family in just one roof. But let’s admit it, there will come a time when… Read More
2012-07-26 17:36
Having spent a few years in the call center proved to be the best training ground for me prior to my entry to the freelance world. I was immersed in a customer service oriented line of busin… Read More
2012-07-07 03:10
Staying up late is not always the best solution to ensure you meet your deadlines. You simply couldn’t rely on stretching your work hours just to get the job done. Unfortunately, you a… Read More
2012-07-03 06:41
There is no big holiday on July 9, but if your computer is infected with the DNSChanger malware, your clock is ticking fast before your internet closes out on you.
This has been reported as… Read More
2012-07-02 09:47
Nathan Eddy’s recent article says that “nearly three-quarters of the IT decision makers surveyed thought that the use of tablets and smartphones has led to an increase in product… Read More
2012-02-24 07:45
When you work hard, you want to reward yourself. Actually, you ought to reward yourself. But if you’re working hard and spending at least $400 for a gadget like an iPad to reward your… Read More
2012-02-22 01:14
What can you do with $5? And what are you willing to do for $5?
Five dollars might not mean a lot these days, but to the phenomenal site, Fiverr.com, your $5 can go a long way. Well some of… Read More
2012-02-04 02:03
There are plenty of reasons to love Dropbox’s service. The smooth syncing across different devices and platforms is one of them. The unmatched referral system that can give you up to 8… Read More
2012-01-08 02:51
Last year’s introduction of this site’s Instant Paypal Remittance was well received. I didn’t really realize that there are so many freelancers and online shoppers who… Read More
2012-01-07 03:29
If you are working more than 10 hours, working even on weekends, holidays then you have to think again why you work as a freelancer. Is it not because you wanted to be free? To break from th… Read More
2011-12-10 15:13
Productivity in the workplace is a common mystery that everybody wants to have a crack at it. Until now, it’s been one of the many things I’d like to master as a freelancer. And… Read More
2011-12-08 13:19
Deciding to go on a full time freelance work takes more than just the guts to go on a career adventure. There is a massive financial risk involved and a ton of preparation that needs to be s… Read More
2011-11-12 16:14
I have a few email accounts from various email service providers like Yahoo, and Gmail. There are also client provided emails that I used for customer service purposes. But my biggest challe… Read More
2011-11-06 20:32
I started as a full time freelancer on August 19, 2009 and yes, I’m still alive and kicking and looking to better years ahead. I had a scary start primarily of financial nature, fear o… Read More
2011-11-05 10:07
If you have worked in a call center before and is currently into freelancing, one thing you will miss about call center life is the great perks and incentives that are up for grabs for a goo… Read More
2011-06-17 07:21
When your clients don’t get what they want, don’t see the results you have promised, this is a sign that you are being ineffective. And who does want to be told they are in… Read More
2011-06-05 15:59
Remittance services are in abundance nowadays especially here in the Philippines where many overseas workers are consistent patrons. Aside from that, there is also the growing population of… Read More
2011-05-16 11:30
Unemployment is high in many parts of the globe. You may have a job today but it all hangs in the balance whether the business is earning or your salary is becoming too costly for your emplo… Read More
2010-12-20 09:11
One of the most notable tools that’s exploding almost exponentially today is the use of Facebook fan pages. An interesting statistics you can check is a post at Allfacebook.com that li… Read More
2010-09-22 10:19
Every once in a while there may come a time when payments just don’t seem to arrive when you most expect them. And worse, it sometimes comes when bills are due to your internet or elec… Read More
2010-09-13 11:09
Clarence Paul describes call center tenure as “As transient as the phone calls that agents make or take”. Representative Raymond “Mong” Palatino, dubbed it as an indu… Read More
2010-09-06 05:50
Job trends data provide a wealth of information that’s invaluable to entrepreneurs and job seekers in helping make intelligent decisions. As outlined by Trends Research, an authority i… Read More
2010-09-01 04:23
Many people decide based on their emotions and not on what is logical or what is practical. And most of these decisions are done in haste which almost always ends in frustration. It’s… Read More
2010-08-19 09:34
“Many fresh graduates have a hard time finding jobs because their skills and educational background do not fit the needs of businesses”
Whether you agree or not with the above… Read More
2010-08-03 12:34
I did have the same hesitations and questions at the back of my mind before I started my own freelancing. I’m sure it is the same with you at this very moment. It’s really diffic… Read More
2010-07-30 20:16
I know it’s easy to remind people not to buy this or that, but the impulse is really difficult to resist. Because more often than not, it is more tempting to splurge on your wants when… Read More
2010-07-28 21:06
[ad#250 Image]The web is a vast resource of knowledge that’s almost inexhaustible with information. And keeping abreast on what’s the latest whether online or offline, local or g… Read More
2010-07-19 01:47
Call centers in the Philippines, India or any other outsourcing destination bring a new breath of hope for a decent earning employment. And yes, I am one of those people who’ve been bl… Read More
2010-07-16 05:30
[ad#250 Image]I have been frequenting the oDesk group in Linkedin lately, because I am monitoring a discussion that I’ve started regarding freelancing challenges. And I was surprised t… Read More
2010-07-13 23:27
Life as a freelancer is not a bed of roses and you know that, I’m sure. It’s challenging. It’s sometimes disappointing and frustrating. And what better way to learn than to… Read More
2010-07-12 09:50
Have you planned on buying a brand new laptop but passed it on for next month’s goal because you didn’t get the expected amount? Let me guess, you were getting some good income l… Read More
2010-07-09 02:25
There will be a slight change that will affect Freelancers and all Paypal users who use Unionbank EON debit cards to withdraw their earnings. Starting August 1, 2010 there will be a new poli… Read More
2010-06-29 23:54
Too much fantasy and sci-fi movies can sometimes rub off on us. I know superman is one of the favorites and he is certainly one of the most common roles many people want to play in their fre… Read More
2010-06-25 03:18
It’s hard to keep up with social media. Every single day, we get bombarded with new updates, new tools being launched and new [tweetmeme]versions being rolled out. But let’s just… Read More
2010-06-19 09:26
[ad#250 Image]My status as a home based online freelancer has brought me a new advocacy which i believe is most relevant as the world celebrates Father’s Day tomorrow. I don’t kn… Read More
2010-06-11 07:27
[ad#250 Image]Being too reliant on only one payment option has proven to have serious consequences. And if you are working in oDesk, you know [tweetmeme]exactly what I mean. I’ve… Read More
2010-06-03 09:16
There is a lot of spam message going on right now with oDesk providers who are part of the gDev team. The original message which started from a simple “hi” turns out to carry mor… Read More
2010-06-01 18:09
When I first had my hand on blogging, I can only name two major platforms, Blogger and WordPress. I did set up blogs for both but had to totally switch to WordPress for many reasons. And for… Read More
2010-04-28 05:09
It was just a few days ago when I celebrated my birthday and reaching this age (no need to guess, i’m 31) is surely a miracle and a blessing beyond words. Yet it didn’t end there… Read More
2010-04-28 04:03
In freelancing or in any other kind of job hunting, there are only two things that can hinder you from getting your dream job. First, you have no previous work experience and second, you hav… Read More
2010-03-06 05:42
If getting a job is a challenge, keeping a client is a feat. That’s what I’ve learned from the seemingly horrible experience of financial crisis. Many strive to get a job, but fe… Read More
2010-02-28 13:06
[ad#250 Image]I have reached my first milestone as freelancer just before the end of February by hitting my first 1000 hours on oDesk. Who could have imagined that i’d last this long… Read More
2010-02-25 19:10
I’m not a guru when it comes to freelancing. I have been in this field for about 4 years now. But, I have learned a handful of lessons that’s been helping me realize my dream of… Read More
2010-02-24 16:38
Blogs are so popular nowadays that if you do a Google search for this term it will give you a result of at least 1,130,000,000. That’s correct, a whooping one billion figure tha… Read More
2010-02-24 09:11
When I first wrote this post (09.21.09 11:20am) there were 993,558 GetAFreelancer service providers, 346,574 oDesk job seekers and 98,973 Elance experts. That’s a whopping 1,439,105 fr… Read More
2010-02-24 07:37
As a home based freelancer, researching is one essential skill that you should pack on your resume. But aside from knowing what to search, and where to search, it is equally essential to kno… Read More
2010-02-24 01:08
I’ve had a great time working on the new look of this blog. New addition include a partner’s site. We have collaborated to build up a team who will be providing outsourcing solut… Read More
2010-02-23 10:24
The captain of the Eugene Digital Videography outfit is Eugene S. Florendo himself. With almost two (2) decades of experience in the field of video production and handling various kinds of a… Read More
2010-02-04 17:29
[ad#250 Image]If you are a freelancer I’m almost certain that you are one hardworking person who surely deserves every cent of what you earn. Those sleepless nights and missed importan… Read More
2010-01-23 17:50
I had the chance to interview John Jonas, creator of Replace Myself and the brain behind Onlinejobs.ph. These are two websites which he currently maintains and uses to promote the Philippine… Read More
2010-01-19 19:12
If you have read my post “Research Tools Every Freelancer Should Know” and have signed up for Zotero, this is something that you ought to read as well. I’m sure you are enj… Read More
2010-01-19 18:32
Freelancing is perhaps biggest job revolution after the industrial period. That is of course for a good reason. The advances in technology, communication and the boom of the information supe… Read More
2010-01-13 12:13
With just a few months left before the election, politicians are heating up their campaigns intensely. And for this year, it’s not just the ordinary campaign arena that needs to be con… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It’s always the first step that starts anything big. Remember when you were just starting at this puppy love thing? When you were just staring at your long time high school crush. Yes… Read More
Subscribe to Home - Certified Freelance
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!