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Bracing up to work in tech

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1. But for someone like me who developed a love for tech, tech has made writing for leisure pleasurable because it provides the financial ease that full-time literary writing does not guarantee.

2. But while full-time tech staff have secure salary sources, freelance tech staff can only partially determine how frequently they'll get gigs, influencing how they generate revenue. 

3. Ngozi chose to sign off by inspiring entry-level tech people with a summary of her feelings about exploring her writing passion with one of Africa's foremost tech publications

#biyro #marketing #entrepreneurship #love #design

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/bracing-up-to-work-in-tech/
Staying motivated this winter: tricks from creatives to help your mental health

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1. To mark World Mental Health Day today, we asked the Creative Boom community for their best advice on keeping mental health in check through winter.

2. Exercise has pretty much been the only activity that consistently helps me through mental and emotional slumps, says multidisciplinary artist and documentary photographer Taylor B. Alarcón.

3. And although theory, we all like the idea of snow-laden landscapes and rosy-cheeked carol singers, in practice, winter is not always the happiest time for many creative freelancers

#biyro #love #instagram #life #amazing

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/staying-motivated-this-winter-tricks-from-creatives-to-help-your-mental-health/
Tapping into the gig economy for holiday experience gifts

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1. Whether you want to give unique dining experiences, custom tours or a day of leisure, there's a fun and affordable holiday gift experience that your recipient is sure to love.

2. But the truly unique experiences on Viator are offered by freelance tour guides, who will tour you around in a classic convertible, provide sunset bike tours or help you discover little-known hiking trails.

3. Tastemade is a media company that is all about food for people interested in buying — or getting paid to provide — streaming cooking shows, classes and in-person and online experiences

#biyro #family #love #travelphotography #memories

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/tapping-into-the-gig-economy-for-holiday-experience-gifts/
Kerry Hudson: I've handed in my notice on full-time freelancing after a decade

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1. My days of booking a flight for a few months in Berlin on a whim are now happy memories; our life is here

2. My days of booking a flight for a few months in Berlin on a whim are now happy memories; our life is here.

3. After almost a decade of freelancing as a full-time writer, I'll be taking up my dream role as a lecturer in creative writing at University of Glasgow in the new year

#biyro #family #love #beach #picoftheday

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/kerry-hudson-ive-handed-in-my-notice-on-full-time-freelancing-after-a-decade/
Freelance Social Media Manager: Job Description & Role

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1. A freelance social media manager is in charge of scheduling social media postings for their clients across all their accounts and collaborating with other team members to achieve a company's marketing goal.

2. Many clients will settle for a freelance social media manager with experience using multiple social media platforms.

3. A freelance social media manager develops strategy, publishes, and monitors a client's social media content

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More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelance-social-media-manager-job-description-role/
From inexperienced to freelance Why do serious people gather at the gorilla freelance training camp? We asked participants and instructors why - Japan NEWS

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1. When I was thinking about that, I learned about the video production course of the Gorilla Freelance Training Camp, and thought, If I study here, maybe I can get closer to my dream of selling my own brand of clothes, so I applied. .

2. We interviewed Mr. Takeshita, a participant, and Mr. Morishita, a lecturer, about why the gorilla freelance training camp is held, what can be learned, and what kind of people participate.

3. The Gorilla Freelance Training Camp will be held from February 2023 to learn the skills and ideas necessary for freelancing in one month from inexperienced

#biyro #love #strong #fitspo #fit

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/from-inexperienced-to-freelance-why-do-serious-people-gather-at-the-gorilla-freelance-training-camp-we-asked-participants-and-instructors-why-japan-news/
7 In-Demand Freelance Skills to Land More Gigs

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1. Technical skills make you a hirable applicant, but soft skills help you build good interpersonal relationships with clients and coworkers alike.

2. Apart from mastering specific technical skills, work on developing soft skills like time management, problem-solving, negotiation, and creativity.

3. While launching complex programs like social media sites and instant messaging platforms requires world-class programmers, starting simple apps isn't nearly as demanding

#biyro #bball #fun #art #love

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/7-in-demand-freelance-skills-to-land-more-gigs/
Worried about recession? Here are 5 side gigs for technologists - Technical.ly

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1. If you start collecting unemployment benefits payments after a job loss (or when your severance runs out), you'll need to disclose any money you're bringing in on a weekly basis, which means that you might forfeit those payments if you make more than a designated amount.

2. While starting a new business is risky and making money takes time, it's not uncommon in the field: Something like a quarter of laid-off tech workers start their own business, according to one recent survey

#biyro #coaching #marketing #entrepreneurlife #love

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/worried-about-recession-here-are-5-side-gigs-for-technologists-technically/
Hitman World Of Assassination: 10 Tips & Tricks For Freelancer Mode

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1. The keys to these exits will always be in the same spot each time you are on the map, so learning how to access as many exits as possible — especially ones close to your target and easy to access — will help you in every mission you do on that map.

2. Hitman World Of Assassination added a new game mode called Freelancer that reuses the various maps from the story mode morphed into a highly repeatable roguelike experience that tasks you with hunting down randomly selected targets while being encouraged to take on side objectives to make extra money for better gear

#biyro #blogger #love #instagood #shopping

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/hitman-world-of-assassination-10-tips-tricks-for-freelancer-mode/
Meet The Inside Press Contributing Team

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1. Vicki is a local freelance writer/editor and a former adjunct Associate Professor of English (Pace University), Editorial Director for a Manhattan marketing agency, and in-house magazine and book editor for several companies.

2. Christine is a freelance writer, wife and mom of two who makes her home in Hawthorne, NY. She has worked in the marketing and public relations fields.

3. Pia is a long-time performer/director and artistic director of academic, community, and regional theatres, including The Theatre Connection at Westchester Community College and The Armonk Players

#biyro #love #canada #news #media

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/meet-the-inside-press-contributing-team/
7 Tools to Help You Thrive as a Digital Nomad

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1. Schengen Visa Calculator is a free tool offered by the website Schengen Visa Info, which allows you to calculate how long you've been in the Schengen Area.

2. Preparing for the digital nomad lifestyle will make it much easier to actually enjoy your time traveling, rather than needing to worry about several stressors.

3. Workspace by Fiverr also allows you to set income goals, add frequent clients, and set up recurring expenses for subscriptions you may have

#biyro #love #instaart #digitalpainting #illustration

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/7-tools-to-help-you-thrive-as-a-digital-nomad/
Journalist Enquiry Service: The First Quarter - ResponseSource

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1. The journalists sending the requests come from a variety of media types but consumer media, as it was in 2022, is the most popular.

2. The Retail & Fashion category has grown by 5% with journalists looking to cover the fashion trends for the year ahead and this category is also frequently selected for days like Valentines Day and Mother's Day. 

3. Overall, it's been an intriguing first quarter on the Journalist Enquiry Service with more broadcast journalists using the service (and getting a good average number of replies too!) and less bloggers and PRs

#biyro #entrepreneur #film #love #press

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/journalist-enquiry-service-the-first-quarter-responsesource/
Council Post: When And How To Take The Leap Into Freelancing

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1. In this article, I'll explore the pros and cons of freelancing, how to know when it's the right time to start and how to kickstart your freelance career if and when you're ready.

2. According to Upwork's 2021 Freelance Forward survey, 36% of the U.S. workforce is doing some kind of freelance work, and the total number will likely only grow—with some sources predicting that over 50% of the U.S. workforce will be freelancing by 2027.

3. If you're not ready to fully commit to freelancing, you can start by taking on freelance projects on the side of your full-time job

#biyro #socialmediacoach #freelancingfemales #love #freelancingprojects

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/council-post-when-and-how-to-take-the-leap-into-freelancing/