HELLO [FIRST NAME GOES HERE] HAVE YOU CONSIDERED FREELANCING FOR INCOME GENERATION IN 2023?

Published over 3 years ago • 2 min read

The Weekly Dispatch: Monetizing your expertise for improved income in 2023.

We're still buzzing with excitement from our recent Career Kickstart Community event, where we had the opportunity to meet professionals who has monetized their skills on the freelancing platform Upwork.

It was truly inspiring to hear about the numerous opportunities available for professionals to hone their skills and advance their careers.

During the event, we gained key insights on thriving as a freelancer, including:

Identifying your niche
Creating a portfolio to showcase your work
Being reasonable with your charges
Building win-win relationships
The huge potential for income generation through consistency and discipline. Our guests, who have been using the Upwork platform for a number of years, earn a minimum of 30,000 KES per week as a side income.
The importance of managing time effectively
The significance of emotional intelligence as a freelancer

Wondering where to start? Here are some freelancing platforms to consider and explore:

Upwork
Fiverr

If you're interested in joining us for a free workshop where we'll work on building our Upwork profiles together, please reach out to me maryann@careerkickstart.co.ke by 13th February.

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We delved into the possibilities and strength of earning income by utilizing our skills through freelancing and gig-based work.

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