Whether you’ve been into your new venture for a few weeks or you think it’s about time to grow your business, several things need to be done – it could be getting some research done, putting together an online marketing campaign, or setting up your business website and creating content for it.

If you’re in need of people who can get the job done, the practical and cost-effective solution for your startup is to hire freelancers online. There are several freelancing websites to choose from, one among which is Freelancer.com being the largest global platform for collaborating with highly skilled freelancers.

Here are 5 ways your business can benefit from hiring freelancers.

1. You can easily find the exact kind of expert that you need

Skilled freelance professionals are ready to work on your project the moment you post it on the freelancing website. With an online network of skilled professionals right at your fingertips, you no longer have to deal with the time-consuming hassle of asking around if your network knows someone with the type of skills you need.

2. You can scale up or down as necessary

There are times when you will only need a personnel for a specific project or over a certain period of time. When you get a freelancer for this job instead of hiring someone full-time, you can pay the the freelancer the moment the project has been completed and you are satisfied with the output.

3. You will have more flexibility with your budget

Having talents from all over the world gives you a broader option for project or talent fees. This will then help you find the right person who can get the job done within your budget. This helps you maximize your monetary resources and prevent you from overspending on a project.

4. You can lower overhead expenses

Full-time employees come with overhead costs on top of their salaries, electricity, food or other benefits. On top of all that, you would also have to consider their office space, supplies and equipment. When you hire freelancers, all you have to pay for is the rate you agreed upon in exchange for getting the job done to your satisfaction.

5. You can get the work done fast

If you or your team are loaded with work and you need an extra hand, getting assistance from a freelancer gets the job done faster than ticking things off on your to do list one by one. This also gives you more time for tasks that you need to pay more attention to, or you can free up some time to rest or spend with your family and friends.

There are several more reasons to hire freelancers but the bottomline is working with them is practical, fast and easy. On top of all that, it gives more flexibility with your time and money.

Enjoy our weekly installment from Sebastián Siseles, the international director of Freelancer.com, the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by total number of users and projects posted. View previous posts here .