Time is money. Track it wisely.
Guru BlogWant to verify hours worked on hourly projects? Starting July 8, use Guru’s new Time Tracking tool to help you stay on top of billable hours. Time Tracking helps Freelancers automatically...
View ArticleNew and Improved Guru Answers
Guru Blog Our question and answer site, Guru Answers, has taken a few giant steps forward. Check out these exciting, new Guru Answers features: Vote questions and answers up or down. Make your voice...
View ArticleGuru Answers Monthly: Pizza Place Advertising, Attracting More Quotes, Who...
Guru BlogEvery month I collect the interesting, unique, or popular Q&A discussions from Guru Answers to bring you Guru Answers Monthly. It might not always blow your mind, but I hope it still...
View ArticleBridging The Gap: Ensure Project Success Through Effective Communication
Guru BlogEffectively managing project communication is one of the most critical, yet often misapplied, project management skills. The good news is that Guru.com is ready to support your project with...
View ArticleGet a Bird’s Eye View of Your Account Activity
Guru BlogOn August 26, Guru is unveiling a new Dashboard to replace the current “My Account” page. The new Dashboard page will give you a quick snapshot of all your account and project activity. It...
View ArticleA New Quick and Easy Way to Apply for Projects
Guru BlogWe’re making it easier for you to view and apply to the projects that you want to work on. On December 16, you’ll be able to surf projects and apply without leaving the page. Check out the new...
View ArticlePost Your Projects Faster & Easier
Guru BlogStarting December 16, we’re simplifying the way you post projects – allowing you to find the right Freelancer faster and easier. No more wading through a lengthy form. Enjoy a new one-page...
View ArticleEmployers, Don’t Forget To Review Your 1099 Service Reports
Guru BlogJust a friendly reminder, 1099 Service Reports are available to review. Action may be required. If you paid one or more Freelancers through Guru in 2012 and you opted into Guru’s free 1099...
View ArticleHow to Write a Winning Project Proposal
Guru Blog A project proposal is a statement you write with one goal in mind: to convince an Employer that you are the right person for the job. When you bid on a project, you are thrust into a highly...
View Article6 Tips on Communicating with Employers
Guru Blog When it comes to freelancing, communication is key. Keeping open lines of communication will help you more thoroughly meet project expectations, meaning the employer will be more willing to...
View ArticleFreelancers: How to Work on Projects as a Team
Guru BlogDid you know? As a Freelancer, when you’re awarded a project, you can add team members to help you complete it. Here’s what you need to know when working with a Project Team. What can...
View ArticleEmployers: Manage Projects as a Team
Guru BlogAs an Employer, when you post a project, you can add team members to help you manage the project. Those team members then become a part of your Project Team. Here’s what you need to know when...
View ArticleMeet Sarah Hicks, Freelance Transcriptionist
Guru Blog For this week’s “Feature Me Friday” segment, we’d like to introduce to you Sarah Hicks, a full-time freelance transcriptionist. Sarah began offering her transcription services on Guru in...
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Guru BlogHi Tim, I understand that the feature is not functioning how you’d like. However our team was very deliberate in building multi-user accounts, keeping two main goals in mind: To allow users to...
View ArticleFreelancers: Tracking your Project Team’s Time
Guru BlogDid you know you can track each Project Team member’s time in the Work Room? You and any Managers you have can view everyone’s hours worked at one glance. This is an easy way to monitor work...
View ArticleGet a Bird’s Eye View of Your Account Activity
Guru BlogOn August 26, Guru is unveiling a new Dashboard to replace the current “My Account” page. The new Dashboard page will give you a quick snapshot of all your account and project activity. It...
View ArticleMeet Lynda Forman, Full-Time Writer/Editor
Guru Blog For this week’s “Feature Me Friday” segment, we’d like to introduce to you Lynda Forman, a full-time writer and editor. Lynda began offering her writing services on Guru in October 2005 and...
View ArticleNew Profiles: What Will Happen To My Data?
Guru Blog The time has finally arrived! On November 19 you’ll be able to start building your new, future profile! While you’ve already seen glimpses of the new profile design, you may have questions...
View ArticleNew Freelancer Membership Plans
Guru Blog**Update 11/19/13: Freelancers, your new Guru profiles will be available this Saturday, Nov. 23. To make this transition, the site will go down at 7 am ET and should be back up by 12 pm ET....
View ArticleHow To Create a Winning Profile
Guru BlogYour new Guru profile is yours to shape and define. Who are you? How do you work? What makes you different? Carve out a niche, brand your profile and attract more Employers. Let’s break down...
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