Discover suitable opportunities for yourself, collaborating with excellent clients, within the global marketplace for employment.
How it works
Gulfinder provides clients with a comprehensive set of work management and payment tools, facilitating connections with freelancers, including yourself, to foster valuable relationships. As a freelancer, you stand to gain in the following ways:
- Streamlined billing and payment procedures: Invoicing and payment requests are automated and integrated, simplifying the process upon project completion
- Ensured payment protection and security: Your work is safeguarded through both hourly and fixed-priced Payment Protection. Additionally, you have the option to establish automatic payments, receiving funds on a schedule of your preference.
- Receive prompt payment shortly after completing your work: Payments become accessible within 5-10 days of project completion, and on hourly contracts, they are automatically invoiced.
Manage work
From communication tools to billing processes, everything you require to effectively manage work is available right here.
| Submit a proposal | Upon discovering a project that piques your interest, you have the opportunity to submit a proposal, articulating how your expertise aligns with the client’s project. |
| Utilize Connects to submit proposals. By investing in this business feature, you communicate to clients that you are genuinely interested in their project. | |
| Make a call | Engage in conversations with your client using the combined capabilities of video and voice tools, empowered by Zoom. |
| Communicate and send work | Utilize Gulfinder Messages to send messages, files, Loom videos, and documents to your client, facilitating seamless communication. |
| Enhance your profile |
Your profile is a key factor in securing work opportunities. Feel free to update it as needed to showcase new certifications or diversity badges. If you’re seeking guidance, explore the best profile practices outlined here. |
| Track and submit your hours | Keep tabs on and submit your working hours for an hourly contract using your Work Diary. |
| Add your own hours |
If your client has approved payment for manual hours, you have the flexibility to track and submit your working hours directly to them without utilizing the Work Diary. |
Get paid
Gulfinder ensures that payment processes are straightforward, smooth, and secure.
| Gulfinder Payment Protection |
We provide both hourly and fixed-priced protection to ensure that you receive compensation for the hours you invest in your work. |
| Gulfinder Payroll Service | If this contract designates you as an employee, your payment will be facilitated through the Gulfinder Payroll Service. |
| Freelancer Service Fees | As a freelancer, a 20% service fee will be deducted from your earnings on Gulfinder. This fee applies to all your contracts with a client, including hourly, fixed-price, or Project Catalog projects. |
Get more out of Gulfinder
Welcome! We’re delighted to have you here. Dive into our community and unlock even greater achievements!
| Learn through Gulfinder Academy |
Leverage our interactive suite of courses and tools meticulously crafted to support your success on Gulfinder. |
| Explore Gulfinder Webinars | Get involved and learn something new. |
| Create a Direct Contract | Ready to build a contract of your own? Connect with clients anywhere using Direct Contracts. |
| Join the Community | Join Gulfinder’s forum to connect with other freelancers |
| Get help | If you’re feeling stuck, browse help articles or connect with Gulfinder Support. |