Freelancer websites provide businesses with experts taskers, local talent, and low costs
Even before the Covid-19 crisis, experts estimated the online freelance industry would grow by about 400% to nearly $3 trillion annually in the next five years, with close to 600 million freelancers worldwide.
The projected growth could be a clear indication that businesses big and small are gradually more inclined than ever before to hire freelancers on websites such as Fiverr, AnyTask, UpWork, PeoplePerHour, and Freelancer.com.
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There's a variety of reasons why businesses should hire freelancers, but you could say there are three main ones.
The first reason is that online freelancing increases the flexibility to onboard a highly-skilled workforce very quickly. Because websites are global, you can find freelancers available for urgent work 24/7.
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The second reason is that it allows overriding geographical and administrative barriers to hiring specific talent that could not exist in your home country.
And thirdly, embracing freelancers gives startups the ability to cut down on hiring and overhead costs. Sure, there are many more reasons, such as reducing the risk of hiring the wrong person and dealing with letting them go, and going through the hiring process all over again.
Hiring online freelancers allows your business to grow by unlocking a diverse sector of highly skilled people because they focus more on their specific expertise, giving the employer a more comprehensive range of experience, education, and skills to fit their project's needs.
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According to a survey, 97% of freelancers see freelancing as a long-term career choice, which means most freelancers are highly motivated, skilled, and talented.
Make AnyTask your go-to-website for freelancers
There are many freelance websites. They all charge buyers and sellers fees and commissions of up to 20% on both sides except for one.
Global freelance platform AnyTask.com does not charge freelancers any fees. They get their full asking price.
Brandon de Jesus, a prominent realtor from Florida, says he is very diligent when using freelance platforms and hiring freelancers. He's used freelance websites about eight times a year since 2017.
"I've taken some time to compare AnyTask with UpWork and have found that AnyTask seems more personable and easier to use than Upwork," he said. "My experience with AnyTask has been excellent every time."
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Chris Truman is a Business Analyst and composer from New Zealand. He's been using freelance websites for over seven years.
"Hiring freelancers on AnyTask over Fiverr is about value and cost," Chris said. "And if you can help support freelancers in emerging economies without sacrificing talent and quality, well all that much better."
Chris explained the cost of hiring freelancers is his primary concern. With over 60 tasks purchased from different websites, he is now convinced that his best option is AnyTask.
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Luke Ryans, an online retailer from Liverpool, England, says he was a Fiverr client for a couple of years until AnyTask came to the market in February 2020.
"My hat goes off to AnyTask. My experience on that website has been great. The delivery of completed tasks and communications with freelancers and support is as good as Fiverr, but tasks are lower cost on AnyTask," he said.
Kern Thompson, a 36-year-old photographer, and marketer from Rotterdam, Netherlands, has used freelance platforms for five years.
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"I have used Upwork in the past, and I do have one freelancer there that is very reliable, but he is the only reason why I still use that platform because AnyTask is now my freelance website of choice," Thompson said.
"I have come across something I never saw on UpWork, and that is freelancers are willing to go the extra mile. They are truly passionate about their work," he said. "AnyTask has become very useful for me."
Paul Homewood is an independent marketer and musician from London. He's purchased hundreds of tasks from freelancers on Fiverr, UpWork, 99Designs, and PeoplePerHour.
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"I find online outsourcing via freelance platforms to be the most powerful tool for small businesses as well as others that require remote talent to help with specific tasks," he said. "It is a great feeling to know that while you sleep, somebody in a different time zone is working for you."
"I have purchased over 40 freelance tasks on AnyTask," he said. "I have to say I was stunned to see the amazing talent on that platform… honestly, I was not expecting to be. The work delivered to me was brilliant. I can't conform to less because that is what my clients expect from me as well."
The possibilities are endless
AnyTask CEO Richard Ells said, "the possibilities on AnyTask are endless. We have over 14,000 active freelancers with over 25,000 tasks listed across dozens of categories and subcategories."
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He went on to say that "purchasing tasks from freelancers on leading online platforms is more daunting than on AnyTask because you have to be involved in a bidding process," he explained. "However, AnyTask lists tasks with a fixed price, making buying easy."
Mr. Ells highlighted AnyTask buyer-protection system to guarantee they get the quality they are looking for and require or they pay nothing. “Our payment protection means that buyers get a full refund if they are not 100% satisfied with the quality of the task delivered by our AnyTaskers.”
So, whether you are running a small or medium-sized business or you require local talent or last-minute help with a digital task or simply need a freelancer with a specific skillset, online freelance platforms are your best option.
