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20 Apr

Freelancers: Practical ways to make the most for business during the low season

  • By Liza Van Biljon
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18 July 2025 As a freelancer, business can get tough when the industry slows down and you are still ready to go, especially when your workflow and your income depend on it. When the low season comes around, odds are good that the perfect email you have spent…

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20 Apr

Freelancers: How to stay focused and get work done during a crisis

  • By Liza Van Biljon
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27 June 2025 Numerous personal or professional crises might affect a person's mental health in a prolonged way. These challenging circumstances make it difficult for many people to focus on anything. Such amounts of uncertainty are difficult to handle and you end up feeling overburdened and preoccupied with…

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20 Apr

Understanding Spec Work: What Every Freelancer Needs to Know

  • By Liza Van Biljon
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13 June 2025 In the freelance world, opportunities often come with strings attached — especially when potential clients request a “test piece” before committing to a project. This common practice is known as speculative work or spec work. While it may seem like a reasonable way to prove…

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20 Apr

Protecting your business against – theft, cyber-attacks or natural disasters

  • By Liza Van Biljon
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30 May 2025 In the business world, companies of all sizes—from large corporations to individual freelancers—face a growing range of threats. Theft, cyber-attacks and natural disasters can strike when least expected, putting everything you gave worked for at risk. While government financial relief plans do exist for small…

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20 Apr

Freelancers: How a Virtual Assistant can streamline your business operations

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16 May 2025 Running a business can be both exciting and overwhelming. Many freelancers dive in with big dreams but little preparation, often trying to do everything themselves; however, that only leads to burnout, missed opportunities, and operational chaos. But there’s a more innovative way to manage your…

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20 Apr

Freelancers and online security – protecting your emails against hackers

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2 May 2025 In today’s cyber connected world, email is more than just a communication tool — it’s the gateway to your digital life. Unfortunately, that also makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. From stolen client data to full-on identity theft, a compromised inbox can wreak havoc…

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20 Apr

Freelancers: Multiple project management – staying productive through the storm

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18 April 2025 For most freelancers, juggling multiple projects and tasks simultaneously is challenging regarding time management. Sometimes, it becomes a hassle to maintain productivity and deliver high-quality work while meeting deadlines. Freelancers need project and time management skills vital for successful turnaround time. UASA IP shares freelancers’…

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