Category: freelancing

  • Why you should get a freelancer in Africa for your project

    Why you should get a freelancer in Africa for your project

    Freelancers are becoming the go to people for any type of work. In fact a study by Upwork and Freelancers Union pegs the number of freelancers at 57 million and predicts they will make up a majority of the U.S workforce by 2027. Freelancing has a number of things that makes it appealing to clients…

  • Who is a freelancer?

    Who is a freelancer?

    As popular as freelancing has become in this current century, many people still find it hard to grasp the idea behind freelancing and who a freelancer is. While some people think it is a fairy tale type of career where you can do anything you want at any time, others think it is a non-rewarding…

  • Platforms like Upwork where freelancers can get jobs

    Platforms like Upwork where freelancers can get jobs

    One of the most constant problems freelancers face is the need to constantly search for clients. Luckily, due to the developments in technology, many platforms have been designed to help solve this problem by connecting freelancers to clients who are looking for their services. Many freelancers today have enrolled into various platforms to further their…

  • How to get freelance jobs in Africa

    How to get freelance jobs in Africa

    Freelancing is on the rise in Africa as many people are now offering their services out to freelancers instead of the companies. There are many advantages of freelancing both to clients and freelancers. Here are some tips on how to get freelance jobs in Africa.   Freelance platforms Today, there are many freelance platforms where…

  • Top 5 Tips to Convince Businesses to Hire you as a Freelancer

    Top 5 Tips to Convince Businesses to Hire you as a Freelancer

    The need to outsource work to freelancers has been on the rise for a couple of years now, and more laid-off or part-time workers are freelancing on the side for extra bucks. Outsourcing is something a lot of big companies do today. It can help businesses grow in many ways: saving time and money and…

  • BEST WEBSITES FOR FREELANCE JOBS IN SOUTH AFRICA

    BEST WEBSITES FOR FREELANCE JOBS IN SOUTH AFRICA

    As a new Freelancer in Africa with a zeal and burning desire to start working and putting your name out there, I like to think that there is a level of anxiety that comes with thinking about how to build your freelance career. Often times, it is easy to become preoccupied with what could go…

  • High Demand Jobs in 2019 for the African Freelancer

    High Demand Jobs in 2019 for the African Freelancer

    Introduction The African freelancer works as a part of the online gig economy. The online gig economy is growing by leaps and bounds. More and more businesses are outsourcing certain aspects of their operations to freelancers. The overall of this strategy is to cut costs and have access to quality work from skilled freelancers. In…

  • Tips for African Freelancers Who Are Students

    Tips for African Freelancers Who Are Students

    Succeeding as an undergraduate and freelancer requires a smart approach, you don’t need to be through with school to grow your client list. Here are a few tips for African Freelancers who are still students; Think about what you are selling:Consider the type of skills you have to offer as a freelancer because of your…

  • How to Find a Coder in Africa

    How to Find a Coder in Africa

    The continent of Africa is making giant strides in the global digital economy. Countries like Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa are leading the way in the creation of value chains and solutions for the financial, health and educational sectors, among others. Many of these solutions ride on the back of mobile applications and database systems.…

  • Meet Navshika Beeharry, an African Freelancer

    Meet Navshika Beeharry, an African Freelancer

    Hello African Freelancers! Navshika Beeharry- but fondly known as Shika – a Blogger, TEDx Speaker and the Founder of BecomingAfricquainted. We had a chat with her and here is what she had to share with us! What services/products do you offer? In no preferential order: (1) Providing bespoke sustainability strategies to African NGOs that are…

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