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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. […]
From the definition to getting paid, and every process in between. This article contains all you need to know about freelancing and working independently online. Writers, designers, content creators, course creators, digital marketers, communicators, and creative professionals can all get answers. Have a question not answered below? Please record it here. Want to read this offline? A […]
Table of Contents How to Find Good Clients for Your Freelance Business Imagine having no dating criteria. And so, you date every Joseph and Josephine that comes your way. A disaster in the making, right? The same applies to freelance and independent work or business. As a freelancer, you have the autonomy to work on […]
Our modern career glossary for new freelancers is a handy dictionary for every professional – unconventional or traditional – who actively drives their careers themselves. It doesn’t matter whether you work online or offline, or in technology, non-profits or high fashion, understanding the meaning of these words will improve your business communications and prospects. Think […]
Editorial note: All Guest Post authors share their views and experiences, and do not represent Week of Saturdays. . . . Are you new to the Upwork platform? Starting there as a freelancer can be challenging. You may have the professional skills, talent, good work ethics, and still not get hired because you don’t present yourself […]
Taking on a new role, whether freelance or full-time, can be nerve-racking. You have a lot to assimilate in a short time to get to the point where you are clear enough to thrive and perform as expected. During this time, you may feel anxious, fidgety or too mellow to show your personality and ability. […]
Editorial note: All Guest Post authors share their views and experiences, and do not represent Week of Saturdays. . . . You know those financially independent undergraduates? The ones who can stay months without calling home? I am one of them. I can’t remember the last time I requested for pocket money. I do […]
Editorial note: All Guest Post authors share their views and experiences, and do not represent Week of Saturdays. . . . In the last year, I have attended three job interviews. And in all three, I was asked to share my social media profiles. Yes, people (including your potential employers) want to know who you are […]
Editorial note: All Guest Post authors share their views and experiences, and do not represent Week of Saturdays. . . . 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 […]
These ten traits, if applied, will set you apart as a good freelancer. Working independently is difficult; we all know that. Yet it is also deeply satisfying and life-enriching, and not a lot of people know that. If asked to choose between the stability, benefits and certainty of a good 9-5, and the responsibility, turbulence, […]
When new or aspiring freelancers come to me eager-eyed and ready to work, one of the first roadblocks we hit together is their limited knowledge of the digital tools it takes to do their job effectively or use their skills in global or remote teams settings. Sadly this limitation sometimes sends these new freelancers back […]
As I sat at my desk, thinking up arguments to convince any potential freelancer to start early and plunge into the freelance world, it hit me. Gone are the days when freelancing was considered an alternative career option when you couldn’t find a job. Presently, freelancing is trendy and lucrative. The freelance landscape is expanding […]
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 […]