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10 APPS FOR AFRICAN FREELANCERS
Apps are arguably the most practical friends of the average Freelancer, and there are so many apps for freelancers you need to know about. Before I get into the rubric of this assertion, let’s examine what an app means. At the most basic, the term app is the abbreviation for the word “application.” It’s a…
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Reasons Why Networking is Important for Freelancers
As a freelancer, you need to get into the habit of networking; there are no shortcuts to this. Every freelancer needs to have a networking strategy in place. I totally agree that there are a lot of benefits to working remotely, especially if your home office or co-working space is a quiet, calm and comfortable…
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HOW FREELANCERS CAN GET THE MOST FROM LINKEDIN
In contrast to other social media platforms, LinkedIn came into being as a place where professionals can share ideas, generate leads, and make new contacts. In other words, LinkedIn is all about business. The platform boasts of over 500 million users, with about 40% of that number estimated to be active on the platform daily.…
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Opportunities that Exist for Freelance Writers in Africa
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6 Steps To Start A Freelance Writing Career Whilst Working A Full Time Job
Working a full-time job while trying to have a side hustle is going to zap the energy out of you no doubt but being a freelancer is quite different. Hiring freelancers is becoming not only more acceptable, but more attractive for many businesses. This creates an incredible opportunity for people with useful skills to start…
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HOW FREELANCERS CAN PITCH TO EDITORS
Being a freelancer in Africa often means that you’d need to solicit for jobs and other engagements. Earning a regular income from your freelance writing entails having a steady stream of tasks. However, the world of freelancing is cutthroat, and often, only the best get selected. Freelancer Writers receive writing engagements by way of pitches.…
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Your talents and skills can create value to be converted into income – Patricia Akpo Uyeh
Patricia Akpo Uyeh is a freelance writer and blogger by passion and a geographer by training. She has a B.Sc degree in Geography and a Master’s degree in Regional Planning and Development. When she is not writing, she reads, surf the net, listen to music, dance or watch the news. African Freelancers had the honour…
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10 Websites Every Freelancer Needs to Bookmark
While some may argue that offline gigs are still a contributory factor in getting engagements, many others agree that the Internet possesses a much broader spread and reach. Consider websites as the information cavalry of the World Wide Web. These sites deploy fast at a moment’s notice and never go on vacation or take afternoon…
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How To Take care Of Your Finances As A Freelancer
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HOW TO NEGOTIATE YOUR FREELANCE RATES IN 2019
Negotiating freelance rates is one of the integral skills any freelancer must have, especially in this 21st century where a lot of employers do not mind employing the services of freelancers for a token worth nothing compared to the value received. Therefore, freelancers have to be wise, smart and intentional about demanding their worth without…
