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Simply join for free, post your job, and start receiving Quotes. Use the Find Freelancers tool to get Quotes from quality Freelancers.

1. Join our community – it’s free!Sign up to join the website and verify your details in a single step. Get Started 
2. Post your jobGet Quotes from Freelancers within a few hours. Post a Job 
3. Search for FreelancersFind quality Freelancers in the Guru marketplace using objective performance data. Start Hiring 

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• Upgrade your job post to a “Featured Job” and get 50% more Quotes.

Hire

Review, compare and select the best Freelancers for your job.

1. Evaluate QuotesBrowse Quotes that you receive and review the Freelancers’ profiles for performance, feedback, portfolio and earnings statistics.
2. Finalize the AgreementSelect the Freelancer(s) you want to hire and come to an Agreement on the scope of work, Payment terms and timeline.
3. Hire a Freelancer in one clickStart working with your Freelancers in dedicated WorkRooms as soon as you hire them.

 Guru Tip:

• Add Freelancers you like to “My Favorites” so you can connect and hire them easily.

Note: While we share relevant information about the Freelancers, it is ultimately your decision who you choose to hire.

Manage

Use WorkRooms to manage Freelancers and keep track of progress.

1. Build your teamHire multiple Freelancers for a job and assign roles to your team members to keep things running smoothly.
2. Enhance productivityManage files, team members, communication, and payments in one place.
3. Keep track of progressUse status updates to track work progress and time tracked by hourly Freelancers.

 Guru Tip:

• You can choose to manage multiple Freelancers for the same job in separate WorkRooms.
• You have the flexibility to edit your Agreement with a Freelancer if the job requirements change after the work has started.
• Explore Guru Enterprise to manage a large number of Freelancers with ease.

Pay

Pay a Freelancer for a job well done through our secure payment system.

1. Use SafePayOnly pay for work that you’re 100% satisfied with when you use SafePay.
2. Pay with ease using automatic paymentsUse AutoPay to pay the Freelancer automatically when an invoice is outstanding.
3. Choose your preferred payment methodWe offer four convenient payment options: credit/debit card, PayPal, eCheck (U.S. only) and wire transfer.

 Guru Tip:

• Pay using eCheck or wire transfer to get a 100% cashback on the handling fee.
• Get verified and gain credibility among Freelancers by adding eCheck to your account.

Note: When you put money in SafePay, your Freelancer sees that funds are available before starting work and you feel confident that you can review work before making a payment.