During the pandemic, many businesses have to cut costs in order to survive. Even right now, with Asia slowly recovering towards normalcy, some businesses are barely keeping their heads above the water. Many of them are turning towards freelancers right now to fill up the gaps because you don’t have to spend a lot of…
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Telecommuting is becoming a popular trend for many businesses as many tasks can now be done at home. Several studies have also shown that remote working for some employees is better because they are working in an environment they can easily relax and focus in. However, there are instances where remote working doesn’t work for…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely shifted work for everyone, including freelancers. Since many industries have shut down, clients are now budgeting their resources to prevent their businesses from shutting down during this time and laying off their projects. Some of my clients are suspending my services to tide over this period. The nicer ones did…
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Since the onset of social media, social media influencers have grown in numbers around the globe. Currently, the influencer market is around $10 billion and there doesn’t seem to be a drop in numbers in the near future. You would be surprised to know that influencers are divided into four categories which highlight how large…
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Freelancers are not usually covered by employer and government benefits because they are not affiliated with any company as a permanent employee. If they are to have government benefits, they have to apply for these benefits voluntarily. The same situation can be said for self-employed workers who have their own mini business or company. However,…
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In every workplace across the globe, building the right company culture is key for its success. However, it can be a challenge to do especially now that remote teams are becoming popular for many industries. Since your team mates does not report to a workplace, it can be hard to make them feel like a…
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When you reach your retirement age, you may find it easy to get bored because you don’t have anything to preoccupy yourself with. Some may even prefer to continue working over retirement, especially now that prices of goods and services are increasing. Fortunately, there are several jobs out there that you can do even after…
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The freelancing industry has been growing steadily worldwide as more people opt to stay at home to work rather than commute to offices which can get stressful. Many see freelancing as a better way to earn because they can control how much work they can do and how much they charge. But, while working at…
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With almost everywhere still on a standstill and everyone still stuck indoor, I thought I should share some of my secrets to stay productive when working at home. I have been a freelancer since 2015 and my kid is always with me at home. I always have managed to get my work done before the…
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While working from home sounds bliss to many (no more early hour commute, yay!), it is a different feeling for parents across the globe. It doesn’t matter whether you are based in US, in Europe or in Asia. Being stuck in the same house with your spouse and children for 24 hrs in a month…
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Remote work is now becoming inevitable in many companies and businesses, especially now that the Covid-19 pandemic is calling for social distancing, such arrangements need to be practiced not only for our own safety but also for the safety of our loved ones. However, if you have young kids at home, managing work from home…
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Contrary to popular belief, working from home can be difficult. You have to consider your home environment, what tasks can be done at home, and many others. But, many often find it hard to work at home because they do not have the right gadgets to support their tasks. Besides the bed and playstation calling…
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Planning to get a freelancer for your business? Hiring a freelancer is no easy decision to make because there are a lot of freelancers offering their services in the market. Some of them may not even be in contact with you regularly or have a regular fee for their work. They also have other clients…
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As a freelancer or entrepreneur, you may be used to working remotely, while others were thrust into this dynamic given the current situation. However, it can be agreed that the general atmosphere has shifted and the air is fraught with uncertainty in Asia and all over the world. You may find yourself struggling with everything…
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Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, video conferencing apps such as Zoom and Skype have taken over the business world. These video conferencing apps allow users to talk and discuss whatever it is they wish to talk about. However, Zoom has been getting a lot of criticisms because of privacy concerns. If it haven’t…
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I have done this interview with Bismah a while ago. She is one of the successful freelancer I have met on Upwork. While to many others freelancing may seem to be an easy task, it can be an uphill battle to find your own niche, hunt for clients who pay well and maintain the same…
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Building great relationships with your employees is easier than building relationships with freelancers. Freelancers see you as clients rather than seeing you as their boss, which is the reason why you cannot seem to make a connection with them. That being said, working with a freelancer requires a lot of trust and very minimal micromanaging.…
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Companies and businesses are looking into remote work to save up money. Remote work can be done anywhere and there won’t be any costs to get it set up, such as real estate, security deposits and the like. Teams working on this model can also find more flexibility with their work since they can work…
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Whether you are an influencer, an author promoting his book or a small-time business, with many users now getting their information online, everyone are scrambling to create websites. These websites contain the information you wants to share with your target market, especially getting your message across to consumers. But, even if your website looks brilliant…
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With prices of goods and services increasing, it is no longer enough that we rely only on our 9-to-5 salary. Business is a good way to build up extra money to support your salary. But, many are reluctant to do it because they believe they will need to invest a lot of money to get…
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