Freelance Career

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Easy Guide to Becoming a Coder as an African Freelancer

Byadmin
30/08/2025

Tech is booming in Africa, and more freelancers are going into coding to develop sustainable freelance careers. The great thing about coding is that you don’t need a traditional computer science degree to succeed in it. Follow our guide to becoming a coder.

Strategic Client Retention: Turn One-Time Projects Into Ongoing Deals

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Freelance Career

Strategic Client Retention: Turn One-Time Projects Into Ongoing Deals

ByOlajumoke Okunade
26/08/2025

Landing a client often feels like the biggest victory. Hours of pitching, sending proposals, and waiting for replies…

Storytelling for Freelancers: Using Storytelling to Sell Your Freelance Services

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Freelance Career

Storytelling for Freelancers: Using Storytelling to Sell Your Freelance Services

ByOlajumoke Okunade
25/08/2025

Every freelancer has a list of services they offer, but bullet points and technical jargon don’t always move…

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Freelance Career

Client Negotiations: When and How to Talk Pricing With Potential Clients

ByOlajumoke Okunade
24/08/2025

For many freelancers, the mere thought of discussing money with a potential client during client negotiations can trigger…

Communication Skills: Why Confidence and Clarity Are Essential in Freelancing

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Freelance Career

Communication Skills: Why Confidence and Clarity Are Essential in Freelancing

ByOlajumoke Okunade
24/08/2025

If you have been a freelancer for a while, you know that technical expertise is important. However, technical…

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Build Your Personal Brand Through Content: A Guide for African Freelancers

ByOlajumoke Okunade
23/08/2025

For many African freelancers, the challenge isn’t just finding work; it’s proving to potential clients that you’re worth…

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Fractional Freelancing: Everything You Need to Know

Byadmin
08/08/2025

The corporate world is changing just as much as technology is changing. We have more freelancers rising up across Africa, but there’s a new shift: fractional freelancing.

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Freelance Career

Developing Soft Skills as an African Freelancer

ByOlajumoke Okunade
31/07/2025

When most African freelancers think about building a successful career, their focus usually centres on technical proficiency, e.g,…

Common Sales and Marketing Mistakes African Freelancers Should Avoid

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Freelance Career

Common Sales and Marketing Mistakes African Freelancers Should Avoid

ByOlajumoke Okunade
30/07/2025

Sales and marketing are often the missing pieces in the puzzle for many African freelancers. You might be…

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Video Pitching: An African Freelancer’s Guide

Byadmin
29/07/2025

First impressions are key when it comes to freelancing. Whether you are attempting to get hired on Upwork, responding to a job posting on LinkedIn, or making a cold pitch, video pitching is a great way to impress.