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5 Productivity Apps Freelancers need
Consider a farmer and a piece of land designated for some agricultural purpose. The overall objective of the farmer is to obtain maximum productivity (in terms of either food crop and/or livestock output), over a period of time, usually depicted as sowing/harvesting times. For the farmer to achieve maximum output, s/he must work with the…
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Five Secrets Of Successful Freelance Writers
Though it is common knowledge that to be successful as a freelance writer you have to make your clients 200% happy is that right? As you move forward as a professional writer, keep these six secrets of successful freelancers in your mind: Don’t create extra work Your clients are busy people that’s the main…
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How To Make Your Freelancing Business Stand Out From The Crowd
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at ways in which you can stand out in your freelancing business through defining clear business goals, creating a unique brand and lots more. The crowd in the freelancing industry is nothing to write home about. Nevertheless, some individuals are still leading in their various freelancing niche.…
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MY EXPERIENCE SO FAR AS A FREELANCER IN AFRICA
Freelancing in Africa, Nigeria especially is really not a walk in the park. Apart from the stereotypical mentality that passion should be enough compensation for the peanuts Creative Freelancers are often offered which is of course, borne out of the fixated belief and assumption that Art is a senseless struggle any ambitious person shouldn’t have…
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5 ALTERNATIVES TO MAILCHIMP
The advent of the Internet and other related services meant that humanity could communicate at the speed of a click of a mouse. This development gave rise to email marketing; where individuals and businesses advertised goods and services to existing/potential customers, in any part of the word! MailChimp was founded in 2001 as a marketing…
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10 COURSES EVERY FREELANCER NEEDS TO CHECK OUT
As a freelancer, one of the perks of the job is having not to answer to bosses or co-workers; you get to enjoy more freedom over your schedule and the type of work you do. On the flip side, however, you’d miss out on corporate training and other development courses many offices organize for employees.…
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Join our 3-day free WhatsApp Training
Hey guys! How are you doing!? We have heard your questions, and we are providing you with concrete answers in this 3-day free WhatsApp class. We will treat these topics below:1. How to brand your freelance business on social media 2. How to price your freelance business 3. How to receive payments from international clients Click…
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10 CHALLENGES OF FREELANCING AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM
Just like every other career, Freelancing is one that is not devoid of its own challenges, and as Freelancers in Africa, it is important to know how to navigate and overcome these challenges in order to achieve and sustain our long-term career goals and aspirations as African Freelancers. In that light, below are some of…
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5 THINGS THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR FREELANCE CARD
The professionalism business cards add to brands is something that can never be overemphasized. Business cards are a small piece of paper that conveniently reflects the image of your brand and act as the icing on the caking of your freelance company’s brand story. It’s the second most important thing to own as a freelancer,…
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HOW TO WRITE A FREELANCE RESUME
Resumes are like toolboxes. For every job you are applying for or pitching, you have to pick the right tools that perfectly fit the job description. Your resume must have a tissue of numbers and facts and should be simple and flair. The secret to writing a great resume is in knowing your clients or…
