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As November draws to a close, we, at Week of Saturdays, are welcoming the holidays early. For us, this week is about celebration, reflections, appreciation, and a flood of positive affirmations, which we’ll carry on through December. Tomorrow, our team begins a month-long digital hiatus while still serving our clients and maintaining in-community activities like the Don’t Break the Streak […]
Editorial note: All Guest Post authors share their views and experiences and do not represent Week of Saturdays. This is one of the submissions of writers participating in a 21-day Don’t Break the Streak Writing Challenge. Details here. . . . I’ve been thinking of what to write about today, and for once, it didn’t come easy. […]
Editorial note: All Guest Post authors share their views and experiences, and do not represent Week of Saturdays. This is one of the submissions of writers participating in a 21-day Don’t Break the Streak Writing Challenge. Details here. . . . Every couple of years, something basic becomes novel and captures everyone’s attention and interest for a while. […]
2020 has been surreal. We are in uncharted waters in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It has disrupted the normal functioning of business and society as we know it and reminded us that humans are not invincible. The most worrisome aspect of the scaling pandemic at this time: 09:28, 25 March 2020 is […]
Hi lovelies, welcome to the new year. Let’s talk about becoming an innovator. This morning, I woke up thinking: You can’t be an innovator and constantly seek validation. You can’t run ahead of the curve and seek direction from bystanders at the same time. Not only will you lose your edge, you will be more […]
In 2017, I moved on from my job as a Head of Communications at a nonprofit and decided to take the bold path of freelancing, consulting, working remotely for as long as I possibly could… for the rest of my life. It’s 2019 and I’m still here. I’ve learned some lessons along the way, and […]
When aspiring or young freelancers come to me eager-eyed and ready to work, one of the first roadblocks we often hit is their limited knowledge of the digital tools they need to do their job effectively within remote teams. Sadly this limitation sometimes sends these new freelancers back to where they came from, without trying. […]
You may have reached a point where you decide to pull a Nikki Haley on your employer or you may have successfully completed your contract. You are now ready to jump into the independent, freelance workforce: You know your skills and have the time to focus on doing the work. A going-away email is the perfect […]
Added to the normal everyday Lagos and Nigeria problems, the country’s youths who are savvy, willing and with access to the Internet still face other challenges to freelance success. As the world moves towards a freelance-first economy (usually called the gig or talent economy), learning new skills, being globally connected and contributing high-quality, consistent value […]