A Way Out: How To Start Freelancing Successfully
Every successful freelancer or independent worker eventually gets to the point where they have learned and discussed enough with bosses, that they become ready to build their own thing. And with the connections you have made doing good freelance work and diversifying your portfolio, you are in the best position to build what you want on your own platform.
Beating Isolation as a Freelancer
One of the perks of being a freelancer is the flexibility of working from home. This perk can, however, turn around to become a huge problem. For me, in the beginning, working alone was quite satisfying. I felt empowered by the possibilities of making decisions without consulting a boss or colleague. I set my work […]
Structuring Your Day For Success As A Freelancer
Structuring your day as a freelancer can be quite tough. You have tons of tasks on your to-do list, several deadlines fast approaching, interruptions here and there and you can’t seem to focus, especially if you work from home. As a freelancer, you are going to have bright sunny days, when everything is just right […]
Ready For Work Sessions with SFAN
It was a pleasure to teach the Content-Writing Session at the ReadyForWork Career Accelerator last Saturday, 28 September 2018. The students were indeed ReadyToLearn, and had great questions and a collaborative team spirit. SFAN was an excellent host, and the other moderators and teachers had so much to share, we, at Week of Saturdays, became […]
5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Freelancing Writing
I was barely eight years old when I developed an interest in writing. As I type these words, the picture of how the young, naïve, and diminutive Jerry took a pen and A4 paper to write his life plan. There were several dreams included on my list. Although these dreams were a little bit impractical, […]
Is freelancing a good option for you (at this time)? Here’s how to tell
Being a successful freelancer takes a lot of work, especially at the initial stages when you are just new and starting out in the market. It takes a lot of effort to produce quality work and build your credibility. For the full-time freelancers, it takes courage and determination to leave a 9-5 and depend solely […]
Nigerian tech twitter outraged by new SARS assault
Yesterday, Toni Astro, a young software developer in Lagos, shared a twitter thread about his unfortunate, undeserved experience with the Nigeria Police. View full thread. Nigeria’s Police department, special anti-robbery squad (SARS) has long been a pain – brute, oppressive, authorized gang of thieves – to the young, hardworking tech professionals in the country, especially the young […]
The State of Kenya’s Gig Economy
According to a recent study on Kenya’s informal sector, the online Kenya economy is valued at around $109 million, employing 36,573 workers!
4 Actionable Tips and Apps to Ensure You Never Go Broke
It takes discipline to master the art of not going broke and it’s our pleasure to bring you 4 actionable tips (and apps) to ensure you never go broke.
Compartmentalizing: So Essential
There’s hardly a clear balance between life and work for most freelancers and self-employed professionals. This is why compartmentalizing is so essential.
Confessions of a Freelancer with Imposter Syndrome
Lots of freelancers often feel imposter syndrome: the feeling that you’re going to get found out, that maybe you’re not as good as you portray yourself, or that somehow you’re inferior to others.
A Workshop in Collaboration with Ghana Innovation Hub
A paraphrased summary of our session at Ghana Innovation Hub’s Founders’ Meetup on August 30, 2019.
What Makes A Good Freelancer?
These ten traits, if applied, will set you apart from the rest.
Schedule an Ask Me Anything session in October?
Ask us anything regarding freelancing in Africa and designing life you desire!