Get off to a fresh start in 2013 by starting that business you've been thinking of
- It's time to start that business you've always been thinking about!
- Your chance to win a MakerBot® Replicator™ 2 3D Printer!
- Now Aussies and Kiwis can use Express Withdrawals
- Find exactly the Freelancer you're looking for with advanced sort and filter options
- Dramatically increase your chances of winning jobs by taking the English Exam!
- Another successful mobile app made on Freelancer.com!
- December Suggestion of the Month winner
- New exams for January
It's time to start that business you've always been thinking about!
New year's resolutions mean nothing unless you do them! We want to help you make your dream business a reality. The first thing you need is a logo, so why not post a logo design contest to get the ball rolling? On average you can get 165 designs for only $290 USD! So what are you waiting for? Post your logo contest today!
Maybe you need a website instead? Post your project now and get a free featured upgrade (worth $19 USD, valid until 2nd, Mar EST). Click here to get started!
To get you in the mood, read "Entrepreneurs! Go Desrupt a Goliath!" by Freelancer Chief Executive Matt Barrie. He's one of only 100 worldwide Linkedin Influencers. Follow Matt now to read his articles on the topics of technology, entrepreneurship, and how to improve your business!
Read the article here:
http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130118075837-921366-go-disrupt-a-goliath
Follow Matt today!
au.linkedin.com/in/mattbarrie/
Your chance to win a MakerBot® Replicator™ 2 3D Printer!
Want to develop your social conscience, spread the good vibes, and get a 3D printer for your effort! We are giving away our 2 month old MakerBot Replicator 2 that print objects in three dimensions (we're upgrading to a 2X)! Worth over $2000 USD, all you have to do is design something in 3D that contributes towards social good and can be printed by the MakerBot® Replicator™ 2. Competition ends Midnight (EST) February 17th. The prize for this competition is the MakerBot® itself!
Don't miss out! Enter now at:
http://www.freelancer.com/contest/contest.php?project_id=12824
Now Aussies and Kiwis can use Express Withdrawals
We've expanded our Express Withdrawal service to Australia and New Zealand! Paid members can now withdraw funds directly to their bank accounts faster and easier than with other methods. It's the most economical and convenient way to withdraw the money you've earned on the site, and we're very pleased to make this available to more users. If you don't already subscribe to one of our membership plans, upgrade now to take advantage! We will soon be rolling this out to more countries!
http://www.freelancer.com/membership/index.php?ref=menu_submenu2
Find Freelancers faster in the Freelancer Directory!
We've now added the ability to search in the Freelancer Directory by country, rating and hourly rate. Now you'll be able to decide on the qualifications you want and tailor your search to your exact specifications!
Find the best freelancer for your job!
http://www.freelancer.com/d/
Dramatically increase your chances of winning jobs by simply taking the English exam!
Are you a native English speaker or have excellent command of the English language? Well did you know that passing the English exam and gaining the badge increases your chance of winning projects by a whopping 80% and users with the badge earn a staggering 243% more on average? Increase your chances now! It's free with 500 credits in the Credit Store or only $5 USD otherwise! It only takes a few minutes to complete so do it now!
https://www.freelancer.com/exam/exams/buy.php?id=2&ref=other
Another successful mobile app made on Freelancer.com!
Nobody knows the Manchester club scene better than Thomas Young. And now, thanks to Freelancer.com, he's got an app to prove it. Downloadable on iTunes, "NJoy Manchester" is a quick guide to the city's nightclubs and bars; the ultimate source for deals, discounts, and events; and a taxi directory in case you need a ride.
Unable to afford traditional contractors (many of whom charge in excess of $10,000 USD) to develop the app, Tom decided to look for a partner as the project was more complex than he initially thought. Young took the advice of a friend and turned to Freelancer.com. In no time, he was able to find a professional to build the app for him for less than a tenth of what an agency would have charged. "My friend and I had an idea for an app just for a nightclub that used push notification technology (or customized pop-up messages on smartphones) to deliver news on live performances and promos." Freelancer.com helped him turn his idea into reality, and his app has recieved hundreds of downloads since its recent release.
Now, at only 18, this young software development major, entrepreneur and CEO of Ounco Ltd, is working with NiteFinder, the leading online nightlife directory in the UK, to build a new app. Bigger in scope (it will include lots of major cities), the new app will have information on parking, hotels, events, and "everything really going on in the city." And it will be designed and built using Freelancer.com.
If you have a similar idea, we want to help you get started. Post a mobile app project today and we'll give you a free featured upgrade (worth $19 USD, valid until 2nd, Mar EST).
December Suggestion of the Month Winner
The winning suggestion for December comes to us from the USA. User filmlion suggested expanding our Contests to include articles, slogans, brand names, taglines, business ideas, and other writing categories. Great idea!
As always, thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions last month. Keep throwing out ideas for a chance to win the $250 USD prize given out every month.
Just create a Support Desk ticket in the 'Suggestions' category to enter the contest as many times as you like. Good luck!
http://www.freelancer.com/users/helpdesk.php
New exams for January
We've got a few new tests to find out exactly what you're working with. Test your mettle! Increase your bid success rate and your earnings by taking these exams.
Language Exams:
Tech Exams:
- FastCGI Level 3
- OpenStack Level 3
- OpenSSL Level 1,2,3
- Oracle SQL Level 1,2,3
- Requirements Engineering Level 1,2,3
- Prolog Level 1,2,3
- ActionScript 3.0 Level 1,2,3
Take an exam now!
http://www.freelancer.com/exam/exams/index.php