Upwork, the most popular freelance marketplace, yet often the most controversial. Danny Marguliesdespite having no formal experience or training, managed to personally pull in six-figures in just his second year alone freelancing. He has a great argument for letting the platform work for you. The idea is to pour your time, focus and everything into it without being distracted by outside work. Guess what? Some people walk into a Mercedes dealership looking for a good deal. They can drive off in a brand new Benz for less than the price of a Camry. Tip 1 is let the platform work for you. In an ideal world, Upwork is an excellent stepping stone to an independent freelancing business. Everyone has to begin their own business and earn their reputation. Upwork is an excellent choice of platform to do so. But, that it is relatively simple. On Upwork trust is a commodity and the entire website is designed to measure. You have to work to be relevant and build your credibility. You put in the wor...