Monday, January 28, 2013

How much do freelance PR consultants get

How much do freelance PR consultants get?
I've just been laid off from my PR job but my old company wants me to continue to do some freelance work for them. I've never done freelance work/consulting stuff before. How much should I charge them by the hour? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!
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Do you know how much your company charged clients for your services when you were employed? That would give you some idea. Depending on your level of experience, you could charge $50-$100 per hour....
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K I'm not actually an expert on this or anything. But as a rule of thumb, freelancers can only be expected to actually do billable hours for about two thirds of the week, with the rest of the time spent chasing business or doing admin or whatever. So you charge more for the hours you do than you would do in employment to make up for this. Also, you're not getting benefits like dental plans and what have you, so add some more on to make up for that. Make sure you get at least double what your daily rate was when were employed by them I would say

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

What type of job opportunities are there for a fine artist

What type of job opportunities are there for a fine artist?
Ideally I want to become a freelance artist who can perform many types of jobs ranging from illustration to graphic design. What would be the best major for this? Fine artist seems good but I don't want to spend money on education and not get employment.
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You might want to think about becoming a Portrait artist if you like the Fine arts.
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I believe you can do plenty of self study online since the web is a cornucopia of information, You can then try your hands at doing freelance graphic design work to build up your portfolio from ground zero. This will be helpful for landing a major gig in the future, as well as earning while you're learning. There are plenty of legit freelance sites out there that you can sign up for free. Good Luck

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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Is There A Home Based Job with out any registration fees

Is There A Home Based Job with out any registration fees?
i am disable and i was wandering if any of you could tell me a free job offer that is not freelance or survey, and also no paid to click either. thanks in advance!
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try this out. you'll get $6 upon signing up and earn $27 in less than 10 min. best of all, its free. http://www.AWSurveys.com/HomeMain.cfm?RefID=xtiansy http://www.TakeTheGlobe.com/index.php?page=register&r=xtiansy http://www.makemybux.com/?r=xtiansy

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

what job is this where you translate medical information

what job is this where you translate medical information?
I ran into someone out walking, who told me she translates medical information from doctors for insurance companies from her home freelance. I didn't get a chance to ask her what her job title is and what degree she had for it. Can anyone help me out please? What is this job called and how can you get it? thank you.
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The job is a Medical Transcriptionist. Do not be fooled by the online programs that promise you will get work right after graduation--won't happen. Theyjust get yoru $$ as they are not Accreditated by their program so no one will take the Diploma or Certificate as valid. There is a now a Federal mandate for Privacy called HIPAA. MD's must be very careful who they let access those records as they can get in trouble if anything happens such as Identity Theft. Go to a Community College and check out the programs. You must learn Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology as well as typing fast and accurately. If you do that they can help place you and it is good to start out that way, get experience and then you can branch out as you are reputable to an MD. A Counselor at the College can help more w/ what you must take, how long etc. If you have a Medical Background it makes it much easier. You might find a few Companies that do home transcription yet you still have to be able to do the work or they can't use you. You will need to have a good ear for languages as MD's are from many Countries and speak w/ accents. Also know that what you type goes into the Chart and is part of the Medical Record and as such could end up in Trials as well. Accuracy is of utmost importance. You must like sitting for long hours and typing or this won't work in an office setting. Once you transition home you can do it part-time so the drudgery will lessen. Best wishes

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Saturday, January 12, 2013

What does it mean to work in freelance design

What does it mean to work in freelance design?
I met someone who said they were going into freelance design, and I was too embarrassed to admit I had no idea what that meant. What kind of job is it? What do you do in that field?
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It means they go about doing projects for many different companies and people; i.e. they aren't under contract by one company... They decide for themselves who they want to design for.
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Graphic design? You should have asked what type of design. Interior? Landscape? Many types of design. Freelance means you're your own boss, getting out there and finding part time or piece work for companies and businesses.
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Freelance means they are their own business, selling their design skills to other companies. Companies hire for a project or for a specified period of time. Design can be anything from creating websites to fashions to cars.
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I'm a freelance web designer. I'm not under contract with one specific company, and I am free to design for whoever gives me work. It's good because I do make more money than a few of my friends who are under contract as designers, since I work for more than one person. However it's also bad because since I don't have a contract, they can tell me they don't want my services and they're not legally obligated to take them. Another perk is that I work from home, but not all freelance workers do. Some give you the option, while others give you an office. I like working from home because I get to take care of other things around the house when I'm not working. Hope I helped

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

im a freelance translator english-arabic and vice versa looking for a job in the san francisco bay area help

im a freelance translator english-arabic and vice versa looking for a job in the san francisco bay area help?

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I'd talk to the CIA they always need translators
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One would think you'd be in very high demand these days considering all the work to be done in English and Arabic relations. have you checked with any local mosques or even halal markets maybe? Not to work at the market, but maybe they would know of a community group that could use some translation. Hell, even city hall would be a great place to check.
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Translating sounds like a very specific niche type of job, but it's a very useful skill in almost any industry. You can pick up some side jobs or temp work by signing up for a free account on http://jobbullet.com. The paid accounts are only if you want to advertise your services on google. I recommend checking it out since it's free anyway and at least you get the word out to potential clients. Who knows, you may even land a full time position after doing a couple of small jobs

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Friday, January 4, 2013

Do freelance court interpreters make good money

Do freelance court interpreters make good money?
This is in California & this person (Spanish interpreter) does not work directly for the courts but is freelance. I'm asking because I have a feeling this person is making their job look like more than what it is. Kinda bragging about it. I know for a fact they don't work every single day but dont know if this is by choice cause the money is so good or because they're freelance. Thanks for any info!
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Do free lance court interpreters make good money? well that depends how good he is, how resourceful he is, how well does he market himself, weather he is federally certified...the short answer is, yes. I suspect that a Spanish Court interpreter in California can make a decent living

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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Does anyone on here have a job as a freelance translator

Does anyone on here have a job as a freelance translator?
How do you like it? I speak three languages fluently. English and Czech are two, which i am translating to and from. I am working trough an agency, which sends me materials to wok with You are correct - the flexibility of this type of work is priceless and also, i work from home/or from anywhere i please. I translate a wide range of specializations and as such, i do need to use a dictionary at times - simply because some terminology needs to be translated precisely to the tee. I was thinking to get involved with PRO Z - a world-wide based Internet company, but i am not sure just yet I was hoping, someone would have some experience with this type of job :) But, no matter what, i love it and i would not change it for anything else, since i can be literary anywhere in the world and work even on some beach :) Besides i am the one who decides how many hours/day i spend working Thanks for your answer Sorry for typos :)) ..The IRONY :)) LOL
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Yes! I'm a personal tutor for university students who are currently taking all levels of French classes, and I do translations by demand. I've helped translate anything from important documents to a product that will be sold in various countries. It's a pretty sweet job, because you get to chose how much you make people pay you, and you get to do it on your own time. The only downfall is that you absolutely need to be fluent in both languages. Or else you'll be needing a dictionary, and it makes the translation time even longer. Are you thinking about being a freelance translator? In what languages? I hope this helped you!

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