Defending the Freelancer – 3 Myths on Remote Working Debunked At AlwaysOn, we’re picking apart burgeoning concepts in professionalism and working in the digital age. As purveyors of Internet connectivity and the leading Wi-Fi presence in South Africa, we’re particularly interested in the rise and rise of what is known now as remote working. It’s…
Category: Freelance
How do you protect yourself from bad clients
I am always talking about putting yourself out there, pushing yourself forward to meet your clients’ needs, while there are plenty of great clients out there, there are nasty ones as well, right down to scammers who would, without a blink of an eye, take your work and not pay you. Worst case, they blacklist…
Advice For Increasing Your Freelance Income In 2016
Working as a freelancer probably means you don’t know how much you will earn from one week to the next. That is just the reality everyone faces when they choose to avoid traditional employment. Thankfully, there are lots of techniques you could use to boost your income. You just have to take some advice from…
Jobs that can be replaced by a Freelancer
As the world is evolving and relying heavily on the digital world and technology, it is no wonder many companies especially the start-ups and small businesses are open to hiring freelancers to run their operations. This is actually a pretty smart move, considering that the companies get to keep the costs down with the option…
Staying Productive as a Freelancer
Previously, I have posted articles and tips on Time Management and how apps increase my productivity. However, being a freelancer, time is pretty much controlled by yourself. Unless, of course, your clients dictate on the time you need to work, otherwise, it is pretty much left to individuals to manage their time as long as…
How to Write an Attractive Profile
As a freelancer, you are selling yourself to the whole world who are looking to engage your services or buy your products. Writing a good profile gives people an insight on who you are, what you stand for and of course, your experiences. However, don’t put up a profile on freelancing platforms as if you…
What I Learned from Private Drivers
Talking about being a freelancer, I must point out that I truly enjoy chatting up private drivers. I don’t have a license to drive yet hence my only form of transportation is through these private drivers. Through the conversations I have with these private drivers, I learned a few life and business lessons. Clarify if…
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