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Business Research Assistant
We're looking for a freelancer to conduct online research using publicly available sources and organize the findings into a clear spreadsheet. Responsibilities Research company information Organize findings in a spreadsheet Verify data accuracy Submit completed work on time We're looking for someone who can produce accurate, well-organized research and communicate effectively throughout the project.
11 days ago44 proposalsRemoteReddit Research Task
I need to conduct marketing research on the Reddit platform (to study the behavioral attitudes of Reddit users within a specific topic). The task will take no more than 3-5 minutes. A mandatory requirement is to have an active Reddit account that is at least 6–7 months old.
13 days ago17 proposalsRemoteRewrite a Research Proposal for More Natural Academic Writing
I am looking for an experienced academic editor or dissertation writer to rewrite my DBA research proposal to improve its natural, human-written flow and academic style. The proposal has already been checked through Turnitin: * AI similarity is below 10%. * However, Turnitin still flags portions of the document for AI-generated writing. I am **not** looking for someone to simply paraphrase using AI tools. Instead, I need a skilled academic writer who can manually rewrite the content while preserving: * The original meaning and research objectives * Academic quality and logical flow * Citations and references (no changes unless required) * Professional DBA/doctoral-level writing style ### Scope of Work * Rewrite a few research proposal section by section. * Improve sentence structure, vocabulary, and transitions so the writing reads naturally. * Maintain all arguments, methodology, hypotheses, and research intent. * Ensure consistency in tone and formatting. * Return the document with Track Changes (preferred) or provide a clean final version. ### Requirements * Strong experience with academic writing, dissertations, or doctoral research. * Excellent English writing skills. * Familiarity with Turnitin reports and academic writing standards. * Ability to deliver high-quality, original writing without altering the research content. The proposal is approximately 36 pages titles, references, images and the content. But updates are very less. Please share: * Examples of similar dissertation or research proposal editing work. * Your estimated turnaround time. * Your fixed price for the project. This project may lead to additional work, including editing future dissertation chapters, if the quality is excellent.
14 hours ago20 proposalsRemoteopportunity
Reddit & Creator Community Research Specialist
We are looking for a Reddit and creator community research specialist to help us find relevant online communities for a new direct fan messaging app for creators. The app helps creators monetize direct fan conversations, manage private fan communication, and keep more control over their audience. This role is NOT for fake reviews, spam, fake testimonials, or rule-breaking promotion. We need someone who understands Reddit and online communities properly. Your task will be to research where adult-friendly creators, OnlyFans creators, Fansly creators, webcam models, and independent online creators discuss their problems, tools, platforms, monetization, fan messaging, and creator business. Main tasks: Find relevant subreddits for creator research Find relevant forums, Discord servers, Telegram groups, Facebook groups, and other creator communities Read and summarize the rules of each community Identify where we can ask for feedback transparently Identify where promotion is not allowed Collect common creator pain points around fan messaging, OnlyFans, agencies, chat operators, bots, fake conversations, and monetization Suggest post ideas that are respectful, transparent, and allowed by the community rules Help us understand how to approach creators without spamming Deliverables for the first test milestone: 50 relevant creator communities, subreddits, forums, groups, or platforms Rules summary for each important community 20 post or comment ideas we could use for feedback/research 20 common creator pain points found from community research Short report explaining which communities are most promising and why Important rules: No fake reviews No fake testimonials No spam No pretending to be an independent user No misleading comments No bot activity No breaking subreddit or group rules No contacting minors or questionable accounts Only adult/18+ creator communities where appropriate Ideal candidate: Strong Reddit knowledge Experience with online community research Familiar with creator communities, OnlyFans/Fansly/Fanvue creators, webcam models, or influencer communities Good English writing skills Able to summarize rules and community culture clearly Able to work independently and provide organized research in a spreadsheet or document When applying, please answer: Have you done Reddit or community research before? Have you worked around adult/NSFW creator communities before? Which platforms would you research besides Reddit? Do you understand that we do not want fake reviews, spam, or fake testimonials? How would you find communities where creators discuss monetization and fan messaging? What is your price for the first test milestone?
9 days ago17 proposalsRemoteMachine Learning Research Proposal Specialist
Overview We are looking for a Machine Learning Research Proposal Specialist to create a polished, professional research-style write-up for an ML evaluation task. The submission should propose a machine learning problem within the writer’s domain of expertise and must be directly related to machine learning. The final deliverable should be written in markdown format, follow the provided template exactly, and be no longer than 1–2 pages with a maximum of 8 paragraphs. Project Goal The goal of this project is to design a machine learning benchmark or problem that is complex enough to challenge a strong state-of-the-art LLM. The problem should not be a simple generic ML pipeline task. It should require deep domain expertise, advanced reasoning, and layered technical understanding that would be difficult for a general-purpose model to solve without specialized knowledge. Responsibilities The selected specialist will write a complete research proposal-style submission using the required sections: Domain and Motivation, Task Design, Data and Data Generation, Sources of Difficulty, Reference Solution and Scoring, and Citations. Each section should be concise, polished, and limited to one paragraph. The proposal should clearly explain the ML domain, why the task is meaningful, what is being predicted, how the data would be generated or adapted, why the task requires extrapolation, and why naive approaches would fail. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has strong experience in machine learning, applied AI, data science, or ML research, with expertise in at least one technical or scientific domain such as healthcare, finance, robotics, cybersecurity, biology, materials science, geospatial analysis, NLP, computer vision, or another complex field. They should be able to design a creative ML task that rewards real domain knowledge rather than basic textbook ML skills. Required Skills Strong understanding of machine learning problem formulation, benchmark design, data generation strategies, train/test split methodology, model evaluation, and scoring metrics is required. The candidate should also be comfortable explaining why a task is difficult, what domain-specific insights are needed, and how an expert would approach solving the problem. Clear technical writing and the ability to produce concise markdown-formatted documentation are essential. Deliverable The final deliverable will be a markdown-formatted research proposal following the provided template. It should be professional, concise, and no more than 8 paragraphs total. The proposal must involve machine learning directly and should include citations where applicable, such as relevant research papers, datasets, GitHub repositories, or other credible references that support the proposed task. Important Notes This is a machine learning evaluation project, so proposals that are not directly related to ML will not be accepted. The model output should be ignored during the evaluation process, and once the prompt has been entered and the model generates a response, the evaluator should select “Done Chatting.”
10 days ago35 proposalsRemoteopportunity
Digital Marketing & Outreach Research Specialist Needed
I'm looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Researcher and Outreach Specialist to assist with the implementation phase of an ongoing client project. This is not a strategy project. A marketing roadmap has already been completed, and I now need someone who can carry out high-quality research and produce professional implementation deliverables. Important Before proceeding with the full project, I would like to assess the quality of your research and presentation. As part of your proposal, please complete a small sample task by researching the following: 3 wedding venues 2 wedding photographers 2 boutique hotels 2 TikTok creators (travel, wedding, gifting or home décor niche) For each, include: Name Website or profile link Location (where applicable) Why they are a good fit for this business One or two sentences on how you would approach them for a potential partnership or collaboration This sample should be based on real, publicly available information and should demonstrate your research skills and attention to detail. It does not need to be exhaustive I'm looking at the quality of your work rather than the quantity. The freelancer whose research is the strongest and most relevant will be invited to complete the full implementation project, which includes partnership research, TikTok creator research, Pinterest recommendations, outreach templates, CRM tracking and a 30-day implementation plan. If you have experience with partnership development, influencer outreach or digital marketing implementation, please mention this in your proposal and include any relevant examples of similar work.
7 days ago32 proposalsRemoteLead Researcher — Verified Cross-Border Service Providers
Hi — thank you for your interest. We operate a curated trust platform that helps people find verified services across borders. We need an experienced web researcher to source and verify 100 service providers that serve specific diaspora corridors. What you will do: Identify real businesses in the following categories serving UK ↔ Nigeria or UAE ↔ India corridors: Logistics & Shipping Real Estate / Property Legal / Immigration Financial / Money Transfer Relocation / Removals Business Setup / Consulting Fill our tracking spreadsheet with accurate business data. Verify each business using at least two independent signals (e.g., official registry, active website, public social media, press mention, listed phone answered by the business). Please review the attached specification before sending a proposal. It covers scope (100 verified cross-border listings in one corridor), the 12 required columns, the 3-signal verification standard, and the checkpoint structure. To be considered, please reply with: Two sample rows from a corridor of your choice (UK↔NG, UAE↔IN, or US↔NG), filled to the spec. Your preferred corridor for the full 100. Your turnaround time. Proposals without sample rows won't be reviewed. Sample rows that use templated or undated verification text will be declined.
10 days ago19 proposalsRemoteopportunity
Adult Creator Lead Researcher for Direct Fan Messaging App
We are looking for a creator outreach / lead research specialist to help us find adult-friendly content creators for a new direct fan messaging app. The app is built for creators who want to communicate directly with their fans, monetize private conversations, and keep more control over their audience — without fans feeling like they are talking to an agency, bot, or fake operator. We are looking for creators from platforms and communities such as: * OnlyFans * Fansly * Fanvue * Webcam creator communities * Instagram * X/Twitter * TikTok * Reddit creator communities * Link-in-bio creator profiles * Adult-friendly influencer communities Your main task will be to find qualified creators and build a clear lead list. For each creator, we need: * Creator name / handle * Country or language if visible * Platform links * Main social profile * Contact method * Follower count if available * Creator type: OnlyFans, Fansly, webcam, Instagram, etc. * Notes on why they could be a good fit * Whether they seem suitable for direct fan messaging You may also help with outreach using our approved message, but the first priority is high-quality research and lead generation. Important rules: * Only 18+ creators. * No minors or questionable accounts. * No scraping private information. * No fake reviews. * No spam. * No misleading messages. * No pretending to be an independent user. * Respect the rules of every platform, subreddit, group, and community. Ideal candidate: * Experience with influencer research, creator outreach, adult creator recruitment, webcam creator research, or social media lead generation * Comfortable working around adult/NSFW creator communities * Good English * Able to work independently * Able to provide clean daily updates in a spreadsheet * Knowledge of OnlyFans, Fansly, webcam, Reddit, X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, Discord, or Facebook creator groups is a plus First test milestone: Please quote your price for: * 100 qualified creator leads * 20 relevant communities, groups, forums, or subreddits where creators can be found or researched * 20 manually contacted creators using our approved outreach message * A short report explaining which markets look most promising and why When applying, please answer: 1. Have you done creator or influencer outreach before? 2. Have you worked with adult/NSFW creators before? 3. Which platforms would you use to find creators? 4. Which markets do you know best? USA/UK, Latin America, Romania/Eastern Europe, or other? 5. How many qualified creator leads can you find per day? 6. Can you contact creators manually and track everything in a spreadsheet? 7. Do you understand that we do not want spam, fake reviews, fake testimonials, or rule-breaking outreach? 8. What is your price for the first test milestone?
9 days ago20 proposalsRemotePaid UX Research Participants Needed – iOS Mobile App (US Only)
I’m running a usability study for a new iOS mobile platform and need a small group of everyday users — ages 18 to 60+ — to help evaluate the experience from a real user’s perspective. What’s involved: • Install the app and complete the standard onboarding flow • Explore features at your own pace over the study period • Respond to brief UX surveys sent intermittently • Submit a short screen recording at the end confirming feature use Compensation: • $50 flat fee paid upon successful onboarding completion • Up to $200 additional compensation tied to your level of engagement with the platform’s core features • Total potential earnings: $250 Requirements: • US-based • iPhone owner • Comfortable installing and navigating a new app No prior tech experience required. The hands-on portion is fully self-directed — outside of onboarding and occasional questionnaires, your time is your own.
11 days ago9 proposalsRemoteI need an experienced Lead Scraping Expert
I need an experienced Lead Scraper that will work with me on a targeted marketing campaign. This project requires the expertise of a professional scraper who can research deeply and pays attention to details. Lead scraping for this project involves researching companies in the freight forwarding industry with affiliation to IATA and gathering their correct contact information - Company Name, Contact address, Phone Number and Email for a targeted marketing campaign.
9 days ago28 proposalsRemoteopportunity
25,000 individuals of Nigerian origin for IT careers
We are looking for an experienced data research and lead generation specialist to build a high-quality database of 25,000 individuals of Nigerian origin currently living in the USA who have publicly expressed an interest in transitioning into IT careers or have engaged with IT-related training, certifications, coding bootcamps, or career-change communities. Our target audience includes professionals from non-IT backgrounds such as: Nurses Uber/Lyft drivers Plumbers Caregivers Warehouse workers Truck drivers Security officers Retail workers Other blue-collar and service professionals seeking IT careers Requirements Ability to research and identify relevant individuals using publicly available and legally obtained information. Strong experience with lead generation and online research. Ability to verify and clean data. Deliver data in Excel or CSV format. Remove duplicates and invalid records. Desired Data Fields Full Name Email Address (where publicly available and legally collectible) LinkedIn Profile Current Occupation State/City Evidence of IT career interest (e.g., public LinkedIn activity, bootcamp participation, certification, public community membership, or similar publicly available indicators) Sample Requirement To demonstrate your research quality, please submit a sample of up to 100 records that follows the format above. The sample will be used solely to evaluate the quality of your work. We are not requesting 100 free records, and applicants who are selected will be paid for the full project. Deliverables 25,000 unique, verified records Excel or CSV format Accurate, well-organized, and deduplicated data Please include: Your experience with similar projects. Your proposed timeline. Your price for completing the project. A brief explanation of your research methodology. Only apply if you have experience with large-scale lead generation and data research using ethical and compliant methods.
7 days ago16 proposalsRemoteOut Reach Marketing On Instagram
Hello I am a commercial product photographer. I would like someone to use my Instagram account to directly approach potential clients. You will need to research suitable potential clients. I can create the wording for the email. Thanks
9 days ago31 proposalsRemoteBuild a Secure Live AI Research Data Processing Prototype
Rapid Low-Code AI Document-Parsing Web Prototype (Secure Cloud Tenant) in Microsoft Copilot Studio / Azure OpenAI Project Overview: I need a highly concise, working prototype of a secure web application interface. The sole purpose of this app is to demonstrate a secure, live text-processing pipeline during a brief stakeholder review. It must ingest a raw text document/dataset, simulate a structured evaluation process against a pre-set compliance rubric, and dynamically display an optimization analytics page. Key Requirements to Implement: 1. Secure File Upload Interface A minimal, clean user interface with a file drop zone labeled: "Secure Sandbox: Upload Manuscript / Dataset Draft (PDF, DOCX, or CSV)". A secondary text field labeled: "Alternative Manual Input: Paste Methodology / Text Details". A dropdown parameter selector: [Parameter Group A / Baseline Metrics Checklist]. 2. Localized Governance Engine Setup Connect this frontend interface securely to an LLM endpoint (via Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI Studio template, or a standard private API pipeline). Define system prompts to parse the document's sections (checking for structural clarity, data mapping consistency, and alignment with baseline formatting rules). 3. Dynamic Output & Accountability Dashboard Upon document submission, the UI must refresh dynamically to show: Maturity / Verification Score: A clean progress gauge (e.g., Ecosystem Readiness Level: 84%). Compliance Rules Checklist: Visual indicators displaying: [Passed] Citation & Data Anonymization Check [Passed] Methodological Parameter Scope [Warning] Formatting Ambiguity Detected in Section 3 Actionable Next Steps: A generated text box detailing exactly what parameters need optimization. Technical Constraints: Must be deployed on a functional, live preview web URL so I can interact with it live during the meeting. Data privacy configuration must be explicitly set to ensure no data processed is utilized for public model training datasets. Important Fail-Safe: Hardcode a single specific fallback template path into the interface so that if the live internet connection fluctuates during the review, the target upload file will immediately trigger the exact correct completed dashboard layout cleanly.
13 days ago26 proposalsRemoteAmazon KDP Mentor Needed – Step-by-Step Coaching
I am looking for an experienced Amazon KDP expert who can mentor me through the entire KDP process. I want practical guidance on niche research, keyword research, book creation, listing optimization, and PPC advertising. I am not looking for a done-for-you service. I want to learn and understand the process.
22 days ago13 proposalsRemoteDominican based Assistant
Looking for a assistant who is based in the Dominican Republic, the bulk work of the job is remote/online however some parts of the job will require leg work for certain task . Preferably someone living in or near the capital or who is willing to commute . English is preferred but not necessary, research and du diligence is extremely important , being able to use technology and being computer literate . Being able to work independently without asking us a million questions everyday is mandatory. Having access to a American phone number is mandatory.
7 days ago3 proposalsRemoteSocial Talent Sourcing Expert
We are looking for a Social Talent Sourcing Expert who can help us find and collect potential candidates from social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Reddit, and other online communities. The main task is to search for people who match our target profile. We will provide the full details of the type of people we need after we contact you. Responsibilities: * Search for relevant people on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social platforms * Find profiles based on job title, skills, industry, location, experience, and online activity * Collect candidate information in a clear format, such as name, profile link, current role, location, and contact info if available * Identify active and real profiles, not fake or low-quality accounts * Use keywords, hashtags, groups, communities, and advanced search methods to find strong leads * Organize all sourced leads in Google Sheets or Excel * Provide regular updates on progress and sourcing results Requirements: * Experience with social media sourcing or talent sourcing * Strong research skills across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms * Good understanding of how to find people through keywords, groups, hashtags, and public profiles * Ability to judge whether a profile is relevant and high quality * Good attention to detail * Ability to work independently and follow instructions * Experience with recruiting, lead generation, or online research is a plus Preferred Skills: * LinkedIn Boolean search * Facebook group research * Instagram hashtag and profile research * Contact finding tools * Google Sheets or Excel * Talent sourcing for contractors, freelancers, or niche roles What We Provide: We will provide clear details about the target people we need to find, including industry, skills, location, job titles, and other requirements after initial contact. To Apply: Please share your previous experience with social talent sourcing and mention which platforms you are strongest at using.
14 days ago19 proposalsRemoteRegular personal life admin assistance needed
Hey, I'm looking for someone to help me out with general personal life admin, online shopping, organising contractors, email/task triage, bills, calendar organisation, etc. I am an AI researcher at a startup and an amateur pianist and am looking to reclaim some time for my work, hobby and social/personal life. I'm hoping we can do an initial trial and if we're a good fit then go for 5-10hrs a month at first. I'm not 100% sure how this will work but hopefully we can work it out together!
11 days ago48 proposalsRemoteCrypto Website, X and Discord Content Plan
I need a one-time content strategy review for CryptoPeeker, a crypto market activity research feed. CryptoPeeker helps users discover unusual crypto market activity and investigate it for themselves. This is research, positioning and content planning work only. Deliverables: 1. Review the CryptoPeeker website and X/Twitter profile. 2. Suggest clearer positioning for crypto users. 3. Create a 14-day X/Twitter content plan. 4. Write 10 X/Twitter post drafts. 5. Suggest 5 Discord onboarding or retention improvements. 6. Suggest improvements to the website and Discord journey to help interested visitors understand the product and decide whether to join. 7. Provide a short written summary of the strongest messaging angles. Important: CryptoPeeker is research only. It is not financial advice, not a buy/sell signal group, not a pump group, and not a guaranteed-profit project. No bots, fake followers, mass DMs, spam, artificial engagement, paid reviews, posting on my behalf, account access, or platform manipulation. This is a one-time strategy/content project. If the work is strong, there may be more content strategy work later.
18 days ago24 proposalsRemoteopportunity
RMG Licence for Facebook Meta Approval UK only
Before reading this, you must post your SRA number so I can check the register and verify you are actually a solicitor. And must have some form of online visibility which i can verify. Any messages without an SRA number and some form of identifiable information to research will be ignored. Looking for a solicitor to produce an RMG Opinion licence letter which is used to get approved by Facebook / Meta for advertising for UK competition websites. Please provide price, UK solicitors who have provided other competition websites with the same only please. PS. I DO NOT Need help in prep, if you are not a solicitor......do not apply.
11 days ago11 proposalsRemoteurgent
Video Product Review Project – Ireland
We are looking for people living in Ireland to participate in a consumer research project about snack and yogurt products that they already have at home. Task: • Record 7 short videos (up to 5 minutes each). • Show and discuss snack and yogurt products available in your home. • Share your honest opinions about taste, packaging, brand perception, usage habits, and purchase preferences. • Answer a few simple research questions during the videos. Requirements: • Must currently live in Ireland. • Comfortable speaking on camera in English (no face) • Have access to snack and/or yogurt products at home. • Smartphone recording is sufficient. Deliverables: • 7 videos (up to 5 minutes each). • Genuine consumer feedback based on your own experience. This is a market research project. We are looking for authentic opinions from real consumers regarding products they already use or purchas
a month ago2 proposalsRemoteExpires in 1