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At Guru, we match Freelancers with contract and freelance work posted by quality businesses located around the globe. From development to writing and graphic design to virtual assistance, Guru helps skilled workers find freelance jobs. Freelancers have completed more than one million jobs for businesses on Guru. Search thousands of jobs across the following skill categories: - Development and Programming (Websites, UX, CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, Python, C#, jQuery, WordPress...) - Writing & Translation (Articles, Editing, Reports, Translation, Blogging, Content, Copy, Proofreading...) - Design & Art (3D, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Logos, Image Editing, Illustration, Videos...) - Admin Assistance & Virtual Support (Data Entry, MS Word, Payroll, Researching, Virtual Assistants...) - Sales & Marketing (SEO, Social Media, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Google Ads...) - Engineering & Architecture (Solid Works, PDB Design, Product Design, Drafting, Mathematics...) - Business & Finance (Excel, Accounting, Data Analytics, Project Management, Bookkeepers...) - Education, Training & Tutoring (eLearning, Career Counseling, Instructional Design, Curriculum...) - Legal (Contracts, Paralegals, Patents, Legal Assistance, Negotiation...) And more! HOW DOES GURU WORK? Connect, collaborate, and get work done in a safe, flexible, convenient, and cost-effective online environment. Sign Up or Log In Sign up to join our community and build your profile to highlight the services you offer. It’s free! Log in to improve your profile and find work. Search for Work We make it easy to identify and apply for jobs that match your skills and services. Browse freelance jobs online and get recommendations based on your skills. Submit Quotes & Get Hired Submit detailed bids and estimates for the projects that interest you. Your completed profile will display your ability to do the job. Discuss your quote in detail with the Employer. Agree and Manage Once you and the Employer agree on the payment terms and the project scope, create an online agreement to start work. Use Guru WorkRooms to keep track of projects, collaborate with team members, and communicate with Employers. Get Paid Securely Get paid for the work you do in a timely manner through our secure payment system. Ask the Employer to fund a Guru SafePay account with a minimum balance before starting the job. Choose from four secure payment options to get paid. WHY USE GURU? Flexible Workspace: We make it easy for you to work online, whether you run your own business or work for an agency, small business, or enterprise company. Lowest Transaction Fees in the Industry: We believe in maximizing value and minimizing costs for all members. Our cost-effective platform provides all the tools and features you need to get work done successfully while charging you the lowest fees in the freelance marketplace industry. Secure Payments: With SafePay payment protection, Freelancers feel confident they will get paid for their work and Employers feel secure that they can review the work before paying an invoice. We also provide multiple payment and withdrawal options for secure transactions. 24/7 Customer Support: Our support team is here to help you navigate Guru. You can count on them to work with you in a timely manner to resolve any issues that might arise, no matter where you are located.