EBAY THE SMART WAY As you can see,

As you can see, Elance continues to attempt to identify categories that
will work. But the categories are anything but open ended. Of all the
services and consulting available, the Elance categories represent but a
small percentage.
You might also wonder what the term “professional services” means.
To eBay it means whatever they can fit into Elance. A more descriptive
term might be “white collar” services. Clearly, Elance does not include
“blue collar” services.
Seller’s Cost
You are skilled and want to provide services working from home or in
an office with a small staff. You understand that to keep busy you have
to spend half your time marketing your services. Is there any other
way?
I doubt that Elance will solve your marketing dilemma. There just
isn’t enough work available on Elance to keep most freelancers busy.
But if you can pick up some work with a minimum amount of marketing
activity, you’re further ahead. Elance can help you get that
additional work.
Elance Fees
Elance fees aren’t cheap. To be listed as a professional services provider,
the listing costs about $75-$250 per month or $360-$1,200 per
year. In addition, there is a transaction fee of 8.75 percent of the project
amount.
On the other hand, if a listing on Elance is repeatedly successful, the
Elance fees start to look like smart inexpensive marketing.
Overhead
The Elance fees are not the only cost. For Elance, you must be ready
to bid on projects quickly, accurately, and efficiently. This means you