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The Benefits of Using Repost and How It Works

by Anneke Steenkamp on June 3, 2013

During one of my frantic blog stalking expeditions I came across a reference to a site that I’ve never heard of. I decided to do some investigation into the subject and find out just what Repost is about. If this is something that can benefit our freelance [Read More…]

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How I Increased Productivity in the Workplace – The 48-hour Productivity Challenge

by Anneke Steenkamp on May 10, 2013

So as it happens my blog has been playing second fiddle to my article writing for other websites and clients. Productivity in the workplace seemed to be as unrealistic as losing 10kgs in a week. As a freelance writer I can never seem to shake the feeling of being lazy or not working enough. [Read More…]

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How I Write My Articles, Step by Step

March 24, 2013

Not everyone can stare at a white screen and compose line after line of compelling sentences. For some the writing process can be more daunting than others. The best way to find your stride is to develop a step by step plan for how you produce your content. When you become familiar with this process [...]

Time Management Tips from an Expert

March 19, 2013

As any freelancer would tell you, establishing a routine is important. For me, however this is a much more daunting task than I initially expected. Some days I wake with a world of ideas and other days drag by as I search of my oasis.

The Journey of a Freelancer Web Designer

March 7, 2013

Freelancing is a career that people have mixed feelings about. On the positive side, your working hours are flexible, you are your own boss, and you can choose your clients. On the other hand, finding work can be a struggle, financials are often tight and when you’re unable to work, there’s no sick leave allowance. [...]

Why Successful Entrepreneurs Communicate Their Failures

January 21, 2013

Failure is a lesson. Quite simply it’s a way to learn how to not do something. The problem with failure is that it fosters fear. And fear inhibits creativity. If you are afraid to fail, then you are unable to be creative- Renée Warren When it comes to the management of business, transparency is the [...]

How to Keep Working When You Don’t Have Any Work

January 11, 2013

If you are a freelance writer or know anyone that does their work on a freelance basis, you will know that the profession is rather unpredictable. There are some days when you can barely take a coffee break and other days where you stare at your inbox for hours on end in the hope of [...]

How to Make Online Eye Contact

January 6, 2013

If your upbringing was anything like mine, you are probably still hearing your mother or father’s voice in your head when it comes to etiquette in social situations. It’s rude to interrupt others, walk away while they are talking, eat before the others received their food, stand up from the dinner table without being excused [...]

Why I’m Setting Smaller Goals for 2013

January 1, 2013

For most people the last week has been filled with family and friend time to celebrate Christmas as well as the New Year. For me, my birthday was subtly nestled in between the two events. Because of these eventful dates I tend to get rather reflective during this time of the year. I fight off [...]

How to Determine the Quality of your Articles

November 25, 2012

If you are anything like me, you have probably had thousands of ideas for articles, but lacked in discipline to bring them all to life. A lot of the time I find myself tempted to write a shorter article with recycled information. But then I have to take a second and think about my reason [...]

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