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5 ALTERNATIVES TO CANVA IN 2018
Canva is arguably one of the graphic design tools. Founded in January 2012, Canva is a one-stop shop for free graphic-design tools. With handy tools and features, Canva offers you the opportunity to create images in little or no time. Canva provides access to over 1 million stock photos, graphics, and fonts. Loved by amateurs…
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5 Alternatives to Paypal in 2018
Paypal is one of the pioneers in the global online financial services sector. Founded in December 1998 with the pioneer name Confinity, Paypal’s idea centred on providing easier payment options to traditional paper methods like cheques and money orders money orders. Paypal has gained and controls a significant share in the Online payment services sector.…
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Before You Sign that Contract. . .
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Dear Writer: When the Platform is Familiar. . .
Dealing with a familiar platform can be a challenging thing to do in Freelancing because it tends to lead to what can be referred to as a breach of professionalism. What is a familiar platform? A platform is familiar when the founder/curator of the platform is known to you either as a friend, acquaintance or…
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How to get more freelance jobs this month
So you are a Freelancer. You are basking in the euphoria of being in charge of your time, resources and schedule. For the sole aim of providing services to clients at agreed fees and commissions. You are also in the freelance business because aside pursuing your passion with it, you also expect to earn a…
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Who is a freelancer? All your Questions Answered!
Introduction At its most basic, a freelancer is an individual who is self-employed and does not work for any employer in the long term. A common feature with freelancing is that individuals can work with many clients, on different projects within a specific time frame. According to research conducted by Freelancers Union, estimates put the…
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MAKING A DECISION: Factors to Consider When Deciding to go Full Time or Part Time In Freelancing
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“Don’t take up too many jobs than you can handle; you don’t want to ruin your credibility by disappointing your clients” – Lynda Omerekpe
Heyy freelancers! It is another exciting time on our interview session! We had the privilege of speaking with Lynda Omerekpe; a writer, social media consultant, and digital expert. She dished out some very important writing and freelancing tips! Enjoy our interview with her. 1. How long have you been writing? I’ve been writing since I was 10years,…
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Ever Felt a Disconnect between you and your Work? Read this.
The thing, with storytelling- as with other forms of art, is its un-intending effect upon consumers of literature (and other forms of art). In the undecidedly cunning manner of art, people are bound to lower their guards and allow themselves to experience what they perceive to be something exterior; that is, the lives of others…
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A Look at how Freelancers deal with Distractions
We all experience it, that strong desire to take a little pause from your laptop because you just do not have the strength to continue- no not really, because your friends just came over and there’s this really hot gist! And so you discover, 5 hours after, that you didn’t switch off your laptop, yet…
