This article summarizes what to look out for when choosing marketplaces to freelance on. — We already know what a freelance marketplace is, but if you’re joining us for the first time, it is a place where buyers and sellers of skills connect. The platform charges a percentage after a gig/job has been completed. …

Why do some freelancers achieve exceptional success and others continue to struggle despite doing everything right? — Freelancers are the new power brokers in business. They’re not just freelancers; they’re business owners. Freelancing is a legitimate way to earn a living and build a business if you have the right skills. What are some habits of successful freelancers? They’re not just freelancers; they’re business owners.

On setting professional boundaries as a freelancer — Recently, I came across a post that talked about setting professional boundaries. And it reminded me of some experiences in my early days. As a freelance professional, boundaries are everything. As someone who made the mistake of not setting clear boundaries, it is important to set them up upfront. I…

Becoming a skilled professional freelancer — Five years ago I embarked on this crazy journey of freelancing. My first job was formatting a document, and it paid $5. I was thrilled — I still consider it to be my first break. Five years later, I’ve come a long way from that. I’ve had the opportunity of…

Sleepless nights, race against time, diaper explosions, countless google searches, wondering if your old self is still somewhere in there, unplanned exercises. Here are 11 things nobody tells you about motherhood. — It’s been 384 days of motherhood… phew. Do I recommend it? If you know of an app where I can send in my reviews, please share. I remember a friend asking me what labor felt like — she wanted to mentally prepare for it. …

Whether you’re looking to abandon office life or searching for a better job opportunity with less commute, many remote jobs are out there. The trick is knowing where to look for them. — As a Freelancer, It’s imperative that I don’t run out of clients. This means always looking out for new and exciting opportunities. Years of research have taught me where to look. I have compiled the 10 best remote job sites to help your remote job searches — regardless of where…

More than a pose — a quest for a diverse, equal and sustainable world — A friend asked me yesterday as I told her about a social impact project I was working on, “what’s in it for you?” U, if you’re reading this, that question made me smile. Anyone who knows me knows just how passionate I am about women’s empowerment and literacy. I want…

In the previous post, we talked about what freelancing is, who can freelance, and the skills you can freelance with. In this post, we will discuss practical steps on how you can start freelancing with the digital skills that you have. — When I started freelancing, I did not have any concrete strategies in place — I had no idea how to land my first client or market my skills. But thank goodness for the internet, right? I started my research right away. Being able to do your research will take you…

So you want to freelance — I started my freelance journey about five years ago, and I have to say, it is one of the best decisions I have made.⠀ I always find it disturbing when I see people with awesome digital skills looking for jobs. These jobs at best will pay you so little yet…