The Freelance Collective Podast: Recent Episodes
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Hi Freelancers, welcome! The Freelance Collective podcast is a platform for digital-skilled creative freelancers in Africa. Every week our host, Bokamoso Marema, sits down with individuals we believe can help freelancers gain knowledge about the freelance industry and access opportunities.
Without laws and regulations to protect freelancers, they are at risk of exploitation. In this episode, Bokamoso discusses with Nicci Van Vuuren how freelancers can be protected. LISTEN Permalink
The tax compliance conversation is not easy but very crucial. As income earners, freelancers are to pay taxes as well. This week, Shibu The Tax Lady joins Bokamoso to unpack tax compliance from the freelancing perspective. LISTEN Permalink
Working as a freelancers means constantly negotiating your remuneration rates. Jude Mathurine, Lecturer at the Nelson Mandela University in the Media and Communications Department joins Bokamoso to discuss the latest freelance rates report and how freelancers can rate their services. LISTEN Permalink
The freelance industry can feel like a maze if you don't have the necessary tools and support. Founder and CEO of BeyondMedia, Zola Brunner, joins Bokamoso to discuss the tools needed for a successful freelancing career. LISTEN Permalink
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.