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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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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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Successful Tips For Putting Together A Freelance Portfolio
A portfolio is how your clients can have a feel of your work experience, hence, a portfolio is an essential marketing tool for any successful freelancer. Word of mouth is a great tool for freelancing don’t get me wrong, you can get referrals through getting your name out there. But putting a great portfolio on…
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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…
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WHY EVERY FREELANCER NEEDS A BUSINESS CARD
In this world of cyber-takeover and influence, ever wonder “Business card or not?” Personally, I think one of the most underutilized and underrated tool in business by business owners and some lovers of Entrepreneur is having a business card. Some people think it is unnecessary, some other people think it’s a plain exaggerated tool while…
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How to get high-paying freelance jobs
You may have checked the list of highest paying freelance jobs and saw a lot of tech-related disciplines such as Network Analysis, Cloud computing, Algorithm Development and the like. So, you wonder if the freelance space is only for tech guys. Well don’t despair, the freelance space in Africa is a whole different ball game…
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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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THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BECOMING A FREELANCE DIGITAL MARKETER
Over the years, industries have experienced a digital disruption of how everything used to be and work. This disruption has greatly changed the marketing analytics set up of traditional marketing. As most consumers make their way to the internet and on social platforms, more industries are going digital to connect with a larger community of…
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ALL THE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FREELANCING IN AFRICA
Africa remains a study in the way potential/opportunity lies side by side with the unpleasant realities bedevilling the continent. At the heart of problems confronting many African nations are issues about worsening poverty, increasing unemployment, inadequate infrastructure and rising inflation among others. However, Africa is also fast becoming the destination of choice for investors and…
