Category: Tools

  • 5 BOOKS EVERY FREELANCER SHOULD READ 

    5 BOOKS EVERY FREELANCER SHOULD READ 

    Reading…that great almost lost art which opens us to so many possibilities! We all know the thing about great individuals, and leaders in almost every sphere of life, being great readers. In other words, if you would be great at something, you would be greatly benefited by taking a peek view into the lives of those who…

  • Hey, Freelancers! Create your Simple Business Card after Watching this Video!

    Hey, Freelancers! Create your Simple Business Card after Watching this Video!

    Heyyy, freelancers! It is no longer news that you need an effective business card to network! Do you know that you can create a simple business card on canva.com? Watch this very explanatory video by Remi Roy on how to create a simple business card using Canva. Drop your thoughts below!  

  • “Do not send out substandard work.” – Mimi Osakwe

    “Do not send out substandard work.” – Mimi Osakwe

    Heyyy Freelancers! Here is another exciting interview we are bringing to you. We had the privilege of speaking with Mimi Osakwe. Mimi (Miriam) Osakwe is a Nigerian/British PR, Communications & Events Professional, Writer and Lifestyle Blogger. She is also a huge foodie, she loves travelling, She is an amateur photographer, an avid reader and a…

  • How to Brand your Freelance Business Like a Pro

    How to Brand your Freelance Business Like a Pro

    When we think of branding, some of the things that come to our mind are branding for business owners, entrepreneurs, companies, and so on. However, we don’t usually think of branding for freelancers. Sometimes, this is attributed to the fact that some people don’t consider freelancing as a business. This is wrong. Freelancing is a…

  • “Stretch your limits, but don’t promise what you cannot deliver” – Olamide Aturu

    “Stretch your limits, but don’t promise what you cannot deliver” – Olamide Aturu

    Olamide Aturu, who likes to call herself Pietrina is a part shrink and part Hr Practitioner. She loves to write, in fact, she once told someone that she has no idea where her mind goes to when she writes, but wherever that is, she is grateful.  Olamide sees writing as a means to create, excite, and build…

  • 7 Things Only Freelancers will Understand!

    7 Things Only Freelancers will Understand!

    Now, freelancing is not a typical 9-5 job, for some; it’s indeed an 8-hour job, while for others, it might take less or more time. But indeed, it has some peculiarities which would have freelancers all around the globe nod in unison. Here are some of these job-related stresses of freelancing:   1.     That you…

  • “Don’t go into freelancing when it is not your calling” – Tamaratokoni Okpewho

    “Don’t go into freelancing when it is not your calling” – Tamaratokoni Okpewho

    Hello, freelancers! Here is another interview session and today we had the privilege of speaking with Tamaratokoni Okpewho, and she gave us insights into her career journey as a Computer scientist and a writer! Enjoy our interview with her. Princess Tamaratokoni Okpewho; also known as Toks David is an indigene of Delta state. She’s a writer…

  • Why you Need Editorial Calendar Tools

    Why you Need Editorial Calendar Tools

    Editorial Calendars will help you effectively plan your content

  • You should always ask yourself whether you’re working to live or living to work – Jerlyn Thomas

    You should always ask yourself whether you’re working to live or living to work – Jerlyn Thomas

    Jerlyn Thomas is a Digital Creative Director, UX Designer, Published Illustrator, Strategist, Triathlete and Ultramarathoner. She is originally from the Commonwealth of Dominica, a tiny Caribbean Island located in the Lesser Antilles. She is a talented artist, and she manages the renowned Instagram art page @commuteartist (www.commuteartist.com) How long have you been an artist? I picked up…

  • 6 things that Happen when you don’t Manage your Time

    6 things that Happen when you don’t Manage your Time

    Time management is something that we all want to learn one or two things about.  I think one of the most asked questions when it comes to issues concerning productivity is ‘how can one simply manage one’s time more effectively’? We are all concerned about making the best use of our time and making sure we…

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