One of the hardest conversations you’ll have as a remote worker happens before you even start working: deciding what to charge. You want to be competitive enough to get hired but not so cheap that you can’t pay your bills or that clients don’t take you seriously. We’ve seen talented Nigerian remote workers charge ₦5,000…
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a few months into freelancing, and assume you have it figured out. Now you have landed four clients, all paying decently, all with interesting work. It feels successful. Then everything starts falling apart. You’re now missing deadlines, mixing up client requests, working until midnight most nights and still feeling…
When many people start remote work, they often assume personal branding is something only influencers and entrepreneurs need to worry about. You’re probably just looking for a job, not trying to become internet famous. Then you notice something: two virtual assistants with identical skills can have completely different career trajectories. One would struggle to find…
You’ve learned the basics of virtual assistance. You can manage calendars, handle emails, schedule meetings, and organize files. You’ve landed your first client or two, and things are going okay. But you’re noticing something: there are dozens of other virtual assistants offering the exact same services at similar rates. How do you stand out? How…
Last month, Ada who recently got into remote work excitedly thought she’d landed a remote customer service job paying $45 per hour. The company seemed professional, had a nice website, and the interviewer was friendly and encouraging. There was just one small thing: she needed to pay $150 upfront for software training and equipment setup….
You’ve landed your first remote job. The excitement is real. Then they send you a contract, and suddenly you’re staring at pages of legal language, payment terms you’ve never heard of, and clauses that make you wonder if you should understand this better before signing. This is one of the most overlooked aspects of starting…
Congratulations! You just landed your first remote role, after tens and hundreds of applications, interviews and rejections. It feels unreal and you’re filled with so much excitement and possibly anxiety about what your first week would look like. Let’s be honest, your first week might not be as smooth and possibly overwhelming, rightly so because…
You’ve spent the last few weeks learning a new skill. Maybe you’ve gone through tutorials on virtual assistance, practiced your customer support responses, or created sample social media content. You feel ready to start applying for jobs, but then you open a blank document to write your resume and suddenly, you’re not sure where to…
Remote work has exploded in popularity in recent times and has gained mass traction and adoption. On the other hand, it has also had its fair share of contradictions, bothering around both hype and fear. These are often fueled by the individual experiences of people, certain job specifications, company work culture and many other factors….
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve decided to take the leap into remote work. Maybe you’ve already started learning that first skill, or perhaps you’re still mapping out your plan. Either way, there’s one thing you absolutely need to sort out: your workspace. The truth is, working remotely requires a proper setup. Not necessarily…