Elance is an online workplace where businesses find and hire people "on demand" to get work done quickly and cost effectively.

Hiring On Demand
Elance is a global solution that enables entrepreneurs and businesses to launch, build and grow their business from anywhere in the world.  The Elance platform allows businesses to easily find, hire, manage and pay highly qualified professionals – for exactly what they need, when they need it.  Now, business owners and managers can focus on what they do best – by outsourcing the rest.

Working On Demand
Elance provides an opportunity for everyone to find work and do what they love.  Individuals and firms join Elance and create their online profile in order to be immediately connected to businesses looking for their expertise.  The Elance platform is an end-to-end solution for working on demand.