Category Archives for Freelancing
How to Build Your Own Brand as a Freelancer
Freelancing is an exciting career to embark on because it gives you the freedom to work on projects that engage and motivate you. The key to making a success of it is to build a brand whose reputation
Continue readingGetting Direct Clients from Facebook Groups
A lot of people are asking me where do I get my clients. In all honesty, I am a very loyal Upwork user ever since I started freelancing. However, a lot has changed on this platform and getting new clients
Continue reading5 Reasons Why I Don’t Disclose My Earnings as a Freelancer
“Hi po, gusto ko lang malaman magkano po kinikita jan sa online work na yan?” (Hi, I just want to know, how much do you earn from online work?)Sounds familiar? I’m writing this because I’m
Continue readingChoosing a Niche in Freelancing
If you are a freelancer but you can’t seem to get clients, it’s maybe because the services you offer are either broad or vague. There’s nothing wrong with having a wide range of services. The
Continue readingWhy Should You Have a Portfolio Website as a Freelancer
Do I need a website if I want to become a freelancer? Why is it important to have a portfolio website as a freelancer when I already have my Upwork and Linkedin profile? I always receive these
Continue readingAn Open Letter to Upwork in Regard to Job Success Score
Dear Upwork,I’ve been using your platform for more than 6 years already and I witnessed so many changes through the years – from the time it was still oDesk with the blue logo, to oDesk with green
Continue reading4 Signs that Freelancing is Not for You
Working from home has now hit the spotlight and a lot of people are becoming curious about the so-called "freelancing". You can see about freelancing on television shows, news articles and social media
Continue readingThis is How I Won the Case versus a Client on Upwork
Freelancing isn’t always a happy experience. There are times that you will encounter some problems and misunderstanding with your client. This happened to me several times already and the last one
Continue readingDifferent Response When I Say I Work from Home or Online
I've been working from home (or should I say anywhere?) for about 8 years already and I never regret leaving the corporate world. Whenever I was asked by friends, relatives, former officemates,
Continue readingHow I Upgrade Skills from Data Entry All the Way to Web Development
I've been working as an online freelancer for almost 6 years now. But before I became a full-time freelancer, I was once a slave in the BPO industry. I started with data entry and research, and
Continue readingHow to Turn Down a Client Politely?
It can be very difficult to turn down a client who is willing and ready to pay for your work. In most cases, freelancers will fidget in their chairs just trying to think of the best way to tell a client
Continue readingHow to Spot Scammers on Upwork and Other Freelancing Platforms
The internet has come up with numerous benefits with freelancing being a pillar on how professionals can make money while working at home. There are also numerous platforms that have come up with varying
Continue readingPayoneer is the Best Payment Method on Upwork I’ve Ever Used
Are you one of those people who decided to leave corporate job and become a full-time freelancer? If you choose Upwork to work online, there are a lot of payment methods to choose from.
Continue readingCommon Tasks of Virtual Assistants and What They Actually Do
There are quite a number of tasks that you can actually outsource to Virtual Assistants. It all depends on your very business model, and what you think will save you time and money in the long run.
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