Doing freelance work is becoming a more and more popular way of making extra money without starting your own business. The thing that's attracting people is the fact that one can do freelance assignments anytime. This allows a freedom of scheduling that a traditional part time job just can't match.

There are many kinds of freelance work to be had on the internet. Here are some popular types:

Web Design - many small businesses want a professional website, but don't want to hire their own personnel to set that up.

Graphic Design - Whether it's fancy web effects, or just a snazzy logo, businesses are always looking for good graphics.

Accountants/Bookkeepers - Many small business owners need someone to keep their accounts straight or prepare their taxes for the year.

Event Planners - Weddings, banquets, or corporate retreats. People want someone to make sure their event comes off without a hitch...

Translators/Interpreters - Freelancers in this field can almost always find work translating or interpreting for small business projects. Some are customer service, writing and even transcription work.

Freelance writers - Every website on the internet needs writing of some sort. Not all website owners have time to do this writing, so they outsource to freelance writers to do the work for them. Some will specialize in a type of writing such as grant writing, copywriting and even resume writing. Editing services can also be offered.

Freelance Marketing - Website owners use freelancers who are knowledgeable in the search engine optimization field. They also look for marketers that can help them get their site noticed through different avenues like social media marketing as well as article directories.

Administrative Support - The bidding sites are always posting administrative support projects that the clients need help with. These projects can include transcription, email management, customer service, bookkeeping, writing and website maintenance.

There are many more types of freelance jobs that one could do, but these are a list of the more common ones seen on the freelance bidding sites. Spend some time checking them out and see what kinds of other jobs there are and what kinds of projects that clients post on to give you an idea of what you can expect.