We are a nearshore staffing and Employer of Record (EOR) company helping U.S. and Canadian businesses recruit and hire remote customer service, sales, and back-office employees in Mexico — without opening a local entity. We source the talent and handle all payroll, compliance, and legal requirements, so our clients get qualified staff at 50% less than local hiring costs with zero administrative burden. We are seeking a self-driven Freelance Business Development Representative to help us grow by identifying and reaching out to potential clients. This is a 100% commission-based freelance opportunity. You work when you want, where you want, and at your own pace. You are responsible for generating your own prospects and outreach. If you are a motivated self-starter who thrives on independence and wants to earn based on your results, this role is for you. Duties: Independently prospect and identify U.S. and Canadian companies that could benefit from nearshore staffing solutions Conduct outbound outreach via LinkedIn, cold email, or any channel of your choice Engage decision makers in B2B sales conversations and articulate the value of FTalent's services Book qualified meetings with potential clients and hand off interested prospects to our closing team Manage your own pipeline and outreach strategy with full autonomy What You Earn: $800 per closed deal with 1 employee placed $1,100 for 2 employees $1,400 for 3 employees $300 additional per each extra employee placed Requirements: Proven experience in B2B prospecting, outbound sales, or business development Fluent English mandatory Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work independently without supervision or provided leads Experience in staffing, recruitment, or HR is a strong advantage Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or CRM tools is a plus What We Offer: 100% remote and flexible — work on your own schedule Full autonomy over your prospecting strategy and outreach Competitive commission structure with no earning cap Full support and marketing materials provided once meetings are booked

I run a lead-generation company that helps local service businesses (HVAC, plumbing, roofing, pest control, solar, etc.) build and own their own Meta ads systems. We coach clients 1-on-1 through a 6-week program where they build their campaign, tracking, landing page, and follow-up — and learn to run it themselves. I'm looking for a skilled Meta ads coach to deliver these sessions as we bring on clients. What you'd do: Run scheduled 1-on-1 coaching calls (screen-share) walking business owners through building their ad system Teach them how it works so they can run it independently Follow our established 6-call process and materials What I'm looking for: Strong hands-on Meta/Facebook lead-gen experience Genuinely good at TEACHING it live on a call — not just doing it yourself Clear communicator, reliable, professional This is hourly and ongoing as we grow. To start, there'll be a short paid trial call so I can see your teaching style. If interested, tell me briefly about your Meta ads experience and any coaching/training you've done.

ExonStudio is a small web design studio in Macomb County, Michigan. We build phone-first websites for local business owners and keep them running for a flat monthly fee. We are hiring US-based cold callers to reach owners across Metro Detroit (restaurants, shops, and trades). The job is simple: call the owner, offer a free no-pressure review of their current website, qualify interest, and book them for follow-up with us. Leads are provided. Looking for: US-based, native English, strong phone presence, comfortable with B2B outbound to small-business owners, consultative not pushy, reliable with CRM notes. Tell us about your cold calling experience, the industries you have called into, and your availability.

We are looking for an experienced Google Business Profile specialist to help us create, verify, and fully optimize our business listing. Responsibilities include: Create and properly set up our Google Business Profile Assist with the verification process Optimize the business description, services, categories, photos, and keywords Make sure all business information is accurate and consistent Improve the profile’s visibility in local Google searches and Google Maps Recommend strategies to generate more calls, leads, and reviews Help us respond to reviews and keep the profile active Identify and correct any issues affecting local rankings Please apply with examples of Google Business Profiles you have created or optimized and briefly explain how you would improve our local visibility.

Seeking a highly organized and relationship-driven Local Marketing Coordinator to support an exciting new pilot program in partnership with a major telecommunications brand. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for participating small businesses throughout the Chicago market, helping onboard partners, support program execution, track performance, and ensure a positive experience throughout the program lifecycle. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional organizational skills, a proactive and resourceful attitude, strong communication and time management skills, and a genuine passion for supporting local businesses and building community partnerships. Responsibilities: • Recruit, onboard, and support participating local businesses throughout the Chicago market • Serve as the day-to-day relationship manager for participating businesses • Build and maintain strong relationships with local business owners, community organizations, and strategic partners • Coordinate distribution of marketing materials and program resources • Conduct regular partner check-ins and provide ongoing support • Track onboarding activity, participation, and conversion metrics (sometimes with pictures) • Prepare weekly program updates and reporting • Collaborate closely with Eight Percent leadership on program execution and optimization • Communicate program challenges, opportunities, and market feedback to leadership • Anticipate, troubleshoot, and problem-solve throughout program execution • Occasionally visit participating businesses throughout the Chicago area Qualifications: • 2+ years of account management, field marketing, partnership marketing, community engagement, business development, customer success, or related experience • Bilingual in English and Spanish required • Strong existing ties to the Chicago business community preferred • Experience working with small businesses, chambers of commerce, business associations, community organizations, or telecommunications brands is a plus • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Strong interpersonal skills • Active listener with strong written and verbal communication skills • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated • Ability to multitask while knowing how and when to prioritize • A proactive approach to problem-solving • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment • Microsoft Office proficient (Excel and PowerPoint preferred) • Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally as needed • Must own and maintain a personal laptop with reliable internet access Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Location: Chicago Metro Area Estimated Commitment: 10–20 hours per week Program Term: June 2026 – December 2026, with potential for extension Eight Percent is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief summary of your relevant experience, including any experience working with small businesses, local partnerships, or community engagement programs.

We're looking for an experienced SEO company that specializes in Local SEO for service-based businesses. We are a construction company based in Texas and are looking for a long-term SEO partner who can take ownership of our organic growth strategy. What We're Looking For Proven experience ranking local service businesses in competitive markets. Extensive experience with Google Business Profile (GBP) optimization and local map rankings. Strong technical SEO knowledge, including on-page, off-page, and technical SEO. Experience recovering websites from ranking drops and improving local visibility. A proactive team that develops strategy, executes it, and keeps us updated—we don't want to manage the SEO process. Results Matter We're looking for an agency that is confident in its ability to deliver measurable results. Your proposal should explain: The KPIs you track. How you measure success. What results we should realistically expect over time. How often you provide reporting and progress updates. We're not interested in generic monthly reports. We want to see meaningful progress, such as improvements in organic traffic, keyword rankings, Google Business Profile performance, technical issues resolved, local visibility, and qualified leads. Requirements 5+ years of proven SEO experience. Experience working with local service or construction-related businesses. Strong Google Business Profile (GBP) experience. Case studies showing measurable results. Ability to provide client references upon request. Not a Fit If... You use black-hat SEO tactics. You can't provide real case studies. You require constant direction from our team. You can't clearly explain how success will be measured. How to Apply Please include: Three examples of successful SEO campaigns for local businesses. Your pricing or pricing range. What makes your company different from other SEO agencies. A brief overview of how you would approach a local service business like ours. Please do not contact us outside of Upwork. Any attempt to bypass the platform will result in disqualification. This position is strictly for SEO services. We are not looking for Google Ads, Meta Ads, or other marketing services. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for a Zoom interview.

Local SEO & AI Search Optimization Specialist Needed for Home Inspection Company About Us We are a well-established home and commercial inspection company serving Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas. Our website is HCInspectors.com. We currently perform well in Google searches for commercial inspections but are underperforming for residential home inspections and are not appearing consistently in AI-powered search platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overviews. We are seeking an experienced Local SEO and AI Search Optimization (GEO) specialist to improve our visibility for residential inspection services throughout Central Ohio. Project Goals * Increase rankings for residential home inspection keywords. * Improve visibility in Columbus, Ohio and surrounding service areas. * Increase Google Business Profile visibility. * Improve presence in AI-generated search results and AI assistants. * Strengthen topical authority around home inspections. * Improve local citations, entity recognition, and structured data. * Increase qualified leads and online bookings. Scope of Work SEO Audit * Full technical SEO audit. * Crawl analysis. * Indexing review. * Internal linking analysis. * Site architecture review. * Mobile optimization review. * Core Web Vitals evaluation. Local SEO * Google Business Profile optimization. * Citation audit and cleanup. * Local directory management. * Service area optimization. * Location page strategy. * Review acquisition strategy. AI Search Optimization (GEO) * Optimization for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. * Entity optimization. * Knowledge graph development. * Schema markup improvements. * E-E-A-T improvements. * Content structure designed for AI retrieval and citations. Content Strategy * Home inspection service pages. * City-specific service pages. * FAQ development. * Topic clusters. * Residential inspection authority content. * Blog strategy. Technical SEO * Schema markup implementation. * LocalBusiness schema. * Service schema. * FAQ schema. * Review schema. * Site speed improvements. * Indexing and crawl optimization. Required Experience Applicants must demonstrate experience with: * Local SEO * Technical SEO * Google Search Console * Google Business Profile Optimization * Schema Markup * AI Search Optimization (GEO) * Home Services Marketing * Service Area Businesses * WordPress SEO * Content Strategy * Link Building * E-E-A-T Optimization To Apply Please provide: 1. Examples of local businesses you have ranked. 2. Examples of AI search optimization projects. 3. Specific recommendations after reviewing HCInspectors.com. 4. Expected timeline and deliverables. 5. Monthly management options after initial optimization. 6. Case studies showing ranking improvements. 7. Experience with home inspection, real estate, or contractor-related businesses. Budget is flexible for the right candidate with proven results.

I have several TX cases and need local counsel to make sure I am doing things correctly and to sometimes appear at hearings on behalf of our client. Applicant should have an active Texas bar license and be able to attend hearings in Austin, TX on occasion.

We are seeking a freelancer to set up and manage our Google Business Profile. Responsibilities include building a simple website, managing Google reviews, and running Google Ads or Local Services Ads. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital marketing and web development to enhance our online presence.

Our law firm is interviewing experienced photographers for an upcoming multi-location brand shoot in Tacoma, WA. This project consists entirely of outdoor photography with zero indoor office locations. Project Scope & Logistics: Date: Friday, August 14th (Firm date) Locations: Two distinct outdoor areas within the Tacoma vicinity (e.g., urban/downtown architecture and a scenic backdrop) Subjects: 8 attorneys total Session Duration: Estimated half-day shoot (approx. 3–4 hours on-site including travel buffer) Required Deliverables: Individual Portraits: 8 high-end, professional outdoor headshots. Team & Editorial Assets: Several coordinated group/partner variations, plus environmental "action" b-roll (attorneys collaborating, walking, and interacting in outdoor environments) to populate our website and local profiles. Technical Compliance Sizing: Images must be shot with wide-margin "safe zones" to prevent automated Google Business Profile (GBP) and Local Services Ads (LSA) cropping interfaces from cutting off heads or shoulders on mobile screens. Delivery must include 1:1 square crops (min. 1200 x 1200 px) and 4:3 horizontal variations. Crucial: Native EXIF/Geotag GPS metadata must remain entirely intact on the final image files to preserve positive local ranking signals. Applicant Requirements: Must be physically located in or able to commute to Tacoma, WA on August 14th. Must present a portfolio demonstrating corporate headshots, outdoor portraiture, or commercial brand storytelling. Must own professional lighting equipment capable of handling changing outdoor conditions (harsh sun, open shade). Willingness to conduct a brief interview via Upwork before selection. Budget: Please submit your flat-rate half-day proposal. Your quote must include full digital rights, post-production editing/retouching, and corporate commercial usage licensing.