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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.…
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BEST WEBSITES FOR FREELANCE JOBS IN AFRICA
As Freelancers in Africa, both new and existing, it is expedient to understand that what makes a Freelancer is really not the name ‘freelancer’, but in the creative output and services rendered that makes the name. Therefore, getting jobs that fit the services your brand provides is one of the many ways a Freelancer in…
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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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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 MAINTAIN YOUR FREELANCE BUSINESS AS A NEW MOM
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FIVE TIPS TO GETTING THE BEST AFRICAN FREELANCE JOBS
Ah, the many joys of being a freelancer, especially in Africa! For starters ( and if you reside in a boisterous city like Lagos, Nigeria), you would have said your goodbyes to bottle-neck traffic commutes to and from work. Then the hours do not seem so gruelling again, because even though you may still engage…
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How to Start a Thriving Freelance Business in School
Being a student is hard. From the examinations and tests to the extra-curricular activities, sleepless nights spent studying and the constant unavailability of money. Enrolling into a university can sometimes be described as signing up for punishment. As hard as it is, many people go through four years or more of university without breaking down, some…
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YOUR FIRST FREELANCE JOB AND EXCITEMENT
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Why You Shouldn’t be Insecure about Your Writing
I happen to know a lot of writers. Some traits can be smelt (detected) a mile away, and one of them is passion. One other “sniffable” trait? Insecurity. I have attempted to piece together reasons for this state of insecurity, and one reason which comes up frequently is rejection. There is something immensely creative about…
