TORONTO—Self-proclaimed “Toronto’s busiest freelance advertising writer” Rich Cooper has launched Go! Team Freelance. A website designed to make it easier for established freelancers to find work, and for businesses to find them.

The site, Goteamfreelance.com was created to meet the ever-increasing demand for contract workers in the design, communications and web fields, says Cooper. Freelancers who register on the site must have at least five years experience in their respective field and do not pay to join. They are, however asked to give a $100 donation to the site when they land their first big job.

Companies looking for freelancers on the site can register and be able to track freelancers availability through continually updated online calendars. If a company has an existing relationship with a freelancer who has registered with the site, no finders' fee will be charged to the company. If, however, the company finds someone new, hires them on a project and likes their work they then pay a one-time $100 fee to the site, says Cooper. Companies are also charged $1000 if they hire a freelancer from the site full-time.

Those using freelancers on the site must pay them $50 per hour, or at least $400 per day, says Cooper. “The site is not intended for comparison shopping,” he says. Contact: Goteamfreelance.com