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Marketplace where you pick local or remote tasks and get paid for doing them.
Why I recommend it: Free to join, but Airtasker takes a fee from each job. Gig work, not steady employment.
A weekly hand-checked list of fully remote and work-from-anywhere roles, including freelance work, with application links out to the hiring companies.
From the site: Discover a variety of flexible remote jobs with Remote Rebellion. Embrace the freedom of working from anywhere with remote flexible job opportunities.
Why I recommend it: The job list itself is free — they say so on the page — and they also note some postings may have expired, so check the date before investing time. Their Remote Job Academy and community are paid, and you do not need either to use the list.
A vetted marketplace matching senior engineers, researchers and AI specialists with companies. Free for engineers to apply and be matched; companies pay only on hire.
From the site: Hire global, AI-first engineers with Index.dev. Skip delays and scale your tech team with pre-verified, secure, and compliant talent to build faster.
Why I recommend it: Free on the candidate side — you are the product being placed. Expect a real vetting process rather than a quick apply button.
Marketplace connecting freelance creators and social media professionals with paid client work.
Why I recommend it: If you manage social accounts as a side business, browse the listings just to see what clients are paying for right now.
Double-entry, plain-text accounting you can audit line by line. Web interface for the open-source Beancount ledger format — good for founders and freelancers who want real books without a subscription suite.
From the site: Plain-Text Accounting. Powerful, Precise, Auditable.
Why I recommend it: If spreadsheets are getting messy but QuickBooks feels like overkill, this is the middle path — your books stay in a file you own.
An anonymized speaking contract template synthesized from real speaker agreements: fee and payment structures, travel expenses, recording and likeness rights, promotion approval, cancellation windows, independent contractor status, indemnification, and force majeure.
Why I recommend it: Details: Educational starting point, not a finished contract. The bracketed notes flag the terms that varied most across real agreements — fee splits, cancellation windows, and dispute resolution. Have an attorney in your state review it before you send or sign anything based on it.
Remote job listings paired with company culture and flexibility insights, plus a talent side for companies hiring remote contractors and agencies.
Why I recommend it: Use this alongside Remotive. Its value is the culture and flexibility detail on each company, which is exactly what you need for your interview questions and for spotting a bad remote setup early.
Freelance platform for expert AI trainers across writing, coding, math, and domain specialties.
Why I recommend it: Your niche expertise pays more here than general writing. Apply under the specialty you actually have credentials in.
Enterprise-scale software outsourcing firm hiring engineers across Latin America.
Why I recommend it: Strong option for long-term contract work instead of one-off gigs.
Freelance platform for localization, translation, and content work across the MENA region.
Why I recommend it: Language skills are a paid skill here — do not undersell bilingual ability.
Trusted European freelance platform used widely by enterprise tech teams.
Why I recommend it: The default freelance platform in much of Europe.
Elite marketplace connecting top software, design, and finance talent with enterprise clients.
Why I recommend it: The screening is tough; treat the application itself as interview practice.
Newsletter roundup of vetted freelance networks, AI interview tools, and free AI learning resources.
Why I recommend it: The source article behind this batch — worth skimming for the framing.
Fractional finance network for accountants, controllers, and CFO-level advisors.
Why I recommend it: A realistic path to consulting income for experienced finance professionals.
Nearshore tech talent network serving US companies with Latin American developers.
Why I recommend it: Nearshore networks pay in USD while hiring outside the US market.
Freelance marketplace for growth marketers, paid acquisition, and SEO specialists.
Why I recommend it: Bring numbers, not adjectives — marketing clients hire on measured results.
Latin America's largest freelance network for developers and digital creators.
Why I recommend it: Build a small portfolio of finished work before bidding.
Remote developer network that puts senior engineers in front of international tech firms.
Why I recommend it: Good fit if you want remote-first roles without cold applying.
Freelance network matching senior engineers with fast-moving startup clients.
Why I recommend it: Vetted freelance marketplaces skip the resume black hole — you are screened once, then matched.
A step-by-step guide to forming an LLC (name search, registered agent, state filing, operating agreement, free EIN, business banking) and electing S-corp tax status, with filing fees and direct portal links for NY, NJ, GA, and CA, plus a section on 1099 contractor and consulting taxes.
In plain terms: This guide explains how to set up an LLC or elect S-corp tax status for freelance and consulting work. You can use it to register your business, get a free tax ID, and understand your self-employment taxes.
Why I recommend it: Most consultants should start as a plain LLC and only add the S-corp election once net profit is consistently past roughly $50-80K. Get the free EIN yourself — never pay for it.
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