elance posts

Arguably, one of the most interesting developments the internet has brought us is the ability to work remotely. Our offices can be wherever we are, but, even more dramatically, it's now possible to work and collaborate with people you might never have had access to in the past.

The cost savings can be dramatic: Instead of hiring a full-time writer, who will need office space, a telephone, internet access and benefits, a lot of employers outsource their writing tasks to freelancers, like yours truly. In turn, businesses like mine can take advantage of a global pool of talent to do everything from bookkeeping to virtual assistant work, at a fraction of the cost it would normally take to hire someone in person.

Hurray for leveled playing fields!