Freelance worker website cheaply scales labor - washingtonpost.com

When you need additional workers but you can't afford to hire employees, you might turn to contract help. If you lack the established connections to find the right person for the job--or you just want to try a new option--turn to an online labor marketplace. These services match companies with skilled freelancers.

One of these marketplaces, Guru.com, combines elements of eBay, Craigslist, and dating sites to give workers and companies ways to connect...