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Some Jobs are Hard!
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How to get more freelance jobs this month
So you are a Freelancer. You are basking in the euphoria of being in charge of your time, resources and schedule. For the sole aim of providing services to clients at agreed fees and commissions. You are also in the freelance business because aside pursuing your passion with it, you also expect to earn a…
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How to deal with uncooperative clients
A couple of months ago, a friend of mine who is a freelance writer paid a visit to me. We exchanged pleasantries and began to talk about various issues. Not too long in the discussion, I asked about his freelance business and his reply was rather surprising. He told me that it wasn’t going smoothly…
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What is Freelance Photography? All you Need to Know
Freelance Photography entails submitting pictures for sale, on a per contract basis. Instead of working for an employer or boss, a freelance photographer can work for many clients on different projects. Photography also functions as a living art. The feeling that comes from capturing moments in time, that would otherwise have been lost…
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BEFORE YOU START THAT WEBSITE/BLOG FREELANCE JOB. . .
Freelancing as a Website/Blog Content Writer is one of the commonest freelancing jobs that come handy in the Freelancesphere and as much as this is true, it is one kind of Freelancing that is hinged on a proper definition. That is, if it’s not properly and well-defined, it can lead to misconceptions on both parties…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Networking for Freelancers
Running a freelance service is fun. It has so many perks attached to it; freedom, flexible working hours, and ability to earn extra money if you’re combining it with another job. As attractive as it may seem, freelancing can also be really frustrating especially if you are not getting any projects. This is the dilemma…
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Who is a freelancer? All your Questions Answered!
Introduction At its most basic, a freelancer is an individual who is self-employed and does not work for any employer in the long term. A common feature with freelancing is that individuals can work with many clients, on different projects within a specific time frame. According to research conducted by Freelancers Union, estimates put the…
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5 Places to Get Freelance Jobs on Social Media
Social media can be such a beautiful place, buzzing with activity (both productive and unproductive). It’s the go-to place for us millennials when we need to get the latest gist and probably just zone out when we’re in a boring conversation, but guess what? It could also be the place for you to land really…
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5 Things Every Freelancer wants to say to clients but…
In business, the client/customer is always king, which means you’ve got to consider their needs and stay calm regardless of what they do. Right? That doesn’t eliminate the fact that sometimes, you just want to say some things back at them but you hold your tongue because…well…there’s money (and hopefully, referrals) involved! The last blog…
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Video: Learn How to Create a Book Design in Canva (Part 3)
Heyyyy! freelancers, here is the third part of the free tutorial by Remi Roy on how to How to Create a Book Design in Canva. If you missed the first part, here is it: https://africanfreelancers.com/2017/06/08/video-learn-how-to-create-a-book-design-in-canva/ Here is the second part: https://africanfreelancers.com/2017/09/26/video-learn-how-to-create-a-book-design-in-canva-part-2/ Enjoy!
